Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Carrot Cake Cookies, a unique twist on the beloved classic dessert! These chewy cookies are infused with warm spices and packed with freshly grated carrots, ensuring each bite is bursting with flavor. The creamy filling adds an irresistible richness that makes these treats perfect for any occasion, from festive gatherings to cozy afternoons at home. Easy to make and sure to impress, these cookies offer a delicious way to enjoy a blend of wholesome ingredients while satisfying your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (Make sure to grate them fresh. Don't use pre-shredded)
- 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).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and white granulated sugar. Mix until well blended.
- Add in the egg yolks and pure vanilla extract; beat until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until combined.
- Fold in finely grated carrots.
- In a separate bowl, beat together room temperature cream cheese and unsalted butter until creamy.
- Gradually mix in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Add pure vanilla extract for flavor; mix until fully incorporated.
- Scoop out dough portions onto prepared baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
- Create an indentation in each dough ball using your thumb or the back of a spoon; fill it with about one teaspoon of cream cheese filling.
- Pinch the dough around the filling to seal it inside.
- Bake in preheated oven for about 15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers appear soft. Allow cooling on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg