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Carrot Cake Cookies

Soft Chewy Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Delight

Delightful Carrot Cake Cookies filled with creamy goodness, perfect for any festive occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cream Cheese Filling
  • 6 oz Cream Cheese Use room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 3 TBSP White Granulated Sugar Substitute with powdered sugar for smoother texture.
  • 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract Use high-quality extract for the best taste.
For the Cookie Dough
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour Ensure it is spooned and leveled.
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda Acts as a leavening agent.
  • 1 tsp Salt Balances sweetness; do not omit.
  • 2 tsp Ground Cinnamon Provides warm spice flavor.
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg Freshly grated nutmeg is preferable.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Melted and cooled.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Packed; light or dark works.
  • 1/2 cup White Granulated Sugar Sweetens cookie dough.
  • 1 cup Finely Grated Carrots Freshly grated is recommended.
  • 2 Large Egg Yolks Room temperature.
For the Frosting
  • 3/4 cup Powdered Sugar Sifted to prevent clumps.
  • 2 TBSP Unsalted Butter Room temperature.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy, mix in sugar and vanilla, drop dollops onto a baking sheet and freeze for 30 mins.
  2. Finely grate fresh carrots and sift together the dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
  3. Combine melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar with an electric mixer until fluffy, then mix in egg yolks and vanilla followed by carrots.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and fold gently until just combined.
  5. Chill the cookie dough for 10 minutes at room temperature while the cream cheese filling sets.
  6. Portion the dough into balls, insert frozen cream cheese dollops, cover with dough, and freeze for another 15 minutes.
  7. Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake cookies for 13-15 minutes until golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
  8. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 10-15 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and avoid overmixing the dough.

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