Description
Carrot Cake Cookies Stuffed with Cheesecake Filling are a delightful treat that combines the warm, spiced flavors of carrot cake with a luscious cheesecake surprise. Each soft and chewy cookie is baked to perfection, offering a sweet escape into dessert heaven. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy afternoon snack, these cookies promise smiles with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat butter with brown and granulated sugars until fluffy. Mix in egg and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and fold in grated carrots until well combined.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling by mixing cream cheese, sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Drop half of the cookie dough onto baking sheets, create indentations, fill with cheesecake mixture, then top with remaining dough.
- Bake for about 10 minutes until edges are golden; cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg