Description
Indulgent Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cookies blend classic dessert flavors into one extraordinary treat. Creamy cheesecake notes and warm spices mingle perfectly, offering you a delightful twist on traditional baking that promises pure comfort in every delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Ingredients:
- 1 cup (226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (220 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Additions and Mix-ins:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120 grams) powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary workspace by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and lining baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Create a velvety base by thoroughly blending softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture achieves a light, airy consistency.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, whisking until perfectly integrated and smooth.
- Craft a dry ingredient blend by combining flour, baking soda, aromatic spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger), and salt in a separate mixing vessel.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Introduce grated carrots, chopped pecans, and white chocolate chips into the dough, distributing evenly for maximum flavor complexity.
- Whip the cream cheese filling to silky perfection by beating with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until completely smooth and luxurious.
- Construct each cookie by flattening a tablespoon of dough and creating a small crater for the cream cheese center.
- Delicately place a teaspoon of cream cheese filling in the cookie’s center, then carefully seal with another layer of dough, ensuring complete enclosure.
- Arrange stuffed cookies on prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow proper expansion during baking.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges that indicate perfect doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack, enabling complete cooling and setting of the delicate filling.
Notes
- Grate carrots finely to ensure even distribution and prevent large chunks disrupting cookie texture.
- Soften cream cheese and butter at room temperature for smoother, creamier filling and easier mixing.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before assembling cookies to prevent spreading and maintain shape during baking.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure easy cookie removal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg