Description
If you’re on the hunt for a unique cookie recipe that combines the warmth of carrot cake with the indulgence of cheesecake, look no further. These Irresistible Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cookies are a delicious fusion of flavors and textures that will wow your taste buds. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to become a new favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups grated carrots
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup white chocolate chips
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, beating until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in grated carrots, chopped pecans, and white chocolate chips.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten slightly, place a small dollop of cream cheese mixture in the center, and cover with another tablespoon of cookie dough, sealing the edges.
- Place stuffed cookies on prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are golden brown. Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for best results.
For a more intense flavor, add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to the cream cheese filling.
If the dough is too soft to handle, refrigerate it for a few minutes before assembling the cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24 cookies
- Calories: 250 kcal per cookie
