Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Carrot Cake Cookies, where the classic flavors of carrot cake meet the chewy goodness of cookies. These treats are not only perfect for holiday gatherings but also great as everyday snacks. With a scrumptious cream cheese filling nestled inside, each bite offers a warm blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and fresh carrots. Easy to make and incredibly versatile, these cookies are destined to become a staple in your dessert rotation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- 1 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large egg yolks (room temperature)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- For cream cheese filling: 2 oz cream cheese, 2 TBSP unsalted butter, 3/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Make the cream cheese filling by mixing cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Refrigerate while preparing cookie dough.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, white sugar, egg yolks, grated carrots, and vanilla. Blend well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gradually combine with wet ingredients until a thick dough forms.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Shape cookie dough around a spoonful of cream cheese filling to form balls and place on baking sheet.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around edges but soft in center. Cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg