Description
Soft, spiced carrot cake meets creamy cheesecake in these indulgent cookies! With warm cinnamon, crunchy walnuts, and a luscious cream cheese center, these treats are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Dough:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ginger
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup (100g) grated carrots
- ½ cup (75g) chopped walnuts (optional)
- ½ cup (75g) raisins (optional)
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (30g) powdered sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
2️⃣ Make the Cookie Dough:
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
- Stir in grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until fully combined.
3️⃣ Assemble the Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop 1 tbsp of dough, flatten it slightly, and place a small amount of cheesecake filling in the center.
- Cover with another tbsp of dough, sealing the edges.
- Repeat for all cookies and place on the baking sheet.
4️⃣ Bake:
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges turn golden brown.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
1️⃣ Chill the Cheesecake Filling: Keeping the filling cold helps it stay firm and prevents it from leaking out while baking.
2️⃣ Seal the Cookies Well: Make sure to fully enclose the cheesecake filling with dough to avoid any spills in the oven.
3️⃣ Don’t Overbake: The cookies should be slightly soft when removed from the oven; they will firm up as they cool.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 12-15 min