Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert mashup with these Irresistible Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cookies! A delightful combination of soft carrot cake cookies filled with a creamy cheesecake center, these treats are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the cookies:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
For the cheesecake filling:
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare cheesecake filling: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Freeze in mounds.
- Prepare cookie dough: Whisk dry ingredients in one bowl. In another bowl, beat butter and sugars, add egg and vanilla. Stir in carrots, oats, nuts, and dry ingredients to form a dough.
- Assemble and bake: Flatten cookie dough, place frozen cheesecake center, wrap dough around it, and roll into a ball. Bake until set. Cool and serve.
Notes
- Keep cheesecake centers frozen for easier handling.
- Store cookies in the fridge for up to 5 days for best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
