Description
Irresistible Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cookies combine the warm spices of carrot cake with a creamy cheesecake center, creating a delightful treat that will please any dessert lover.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Baking soda
- Ground cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Shredded carrots
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until creamy.
- Fold in shredded carrots into the wet mixture.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients using a spatula until just mixed.
- In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Scoop cookie dough onto prepared sheets, creating an indent for the filling, then fill each cookie with the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use fresh grated carrots for optimal flavor and texture. For added variety, consider mixing in chopped nuts or raisins for extra crunch. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to five days.