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Irresistible Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cookies

A delightful fusion of carrot cake and cheesecake in cookie form, packed with warm spices and creamy filling.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, mixing well.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in carrots and walnuts.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  6. Drop tablespoonfuls of cookie dough onto baking sheets. Make an indentation in each and fill with 1 tsp cream cheese mixture. Cover with more cookie dough.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog