Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Carrot Cake Cookies, where chewy texture meets flavorful spices and a luscious cream cheese filling. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies will impress with their unique blend of warm cinnamon and nutmeg, reminiscent of classic carrot cake. Easy to prepare and irresistibly delicious, they are ideal for celebrations or simply enjoying at home. With a rich creamy center and a comforting aroma wafting through your kitchen, these treats are sure to become a favorite among friends and family.
Ingredients
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- 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
- 2 Large egg yolks (room temperature)
- 2 oz Cream cheese (room temperature)
- 2 TBSP Unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup Powdered sugar (sifted)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth. Mix in egg yolks and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually add this to the wet mixture and fold in grated carrots.
- For the cream cheese filling, beat together room temperature cream cheese, unsalted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Scoop about two tablespoons of dough, flatten it slightly, place a teaspoon of filling in the center, then fold the dough over to encase it fully.
- Bake for 15 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center. Allow cooling before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg