Description
These Carrot Cake Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional carrot cake, featuring a creamy cheesecake filling and topped with a luscious cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
6 oz Cream cheese
room temperature
3 TBSP White granulated sugar
1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
3 cups All-purpose flour
1 tsp Baking soda
1 tsp Salt
2 tsp Ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp Ground nutmeg
1 cup Unsalted butter
melted and cooled
1 cup Brown sugar
packed light or dark
1/2 cup White granulated sugar
1 cup Finely grated carrots
1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
2 Large egg yolks
room temperature
2 oz Cream cheese
room temperature
2 TBSP Unsalted butter
room temperature
3/4 cup Powdered sugar
sifted
1 tsp Pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 6 oz of cream cheese, 3 TBSP of sugar, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract to make the cheesecake filling. Mix until smooth and set aside.
- In another bowl, whisk together 3 cups of flour, 1 tsp of baking soda, 1 tsp of salt, 2 tsp of ground cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp of ground nutmeg.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the melted butter, 1 cup of brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 1 cup of finely grated carrots, 1 tsp of vanilla extract, and 2 large egg yolks to the butter mixture, mixing well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and create a small well in the center of each cookie.
- Fill each well with the cheesecake filling.
- Bake for about 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool completely before frosting.
- For the frosting, beat together 2 oz of cream cheese, 2 TBSP of butter, 3/4 cup of powdered sugar, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Frost the cooled cookies and enjoy your delicious Carrot Cake Cookies!
Notes
Ensure you grate the carrots fresh for the best texture and flavor. Adjust the sweetness of the frosting to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
Keywords: Carrot Cake Cookies, Cheesecake Filling, Dessert Cookies, American Cookies