Description
These Irresistible Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cookies are the perfect blend of soft, spiced carrot cake and creamy cheesecake filling. With a delightful crunch from pecans and a hint of white chocolate, they’re a unique treat that’s hard to resist!
Ingredients
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- For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Cookie Dough:
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, beating until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, chopped pecans, and white chocolate chips.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Cookies:
- Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it slightly in your hand.
- Place a small dollop (about 1 teaspoon) of the cream cheese mixture in the center of the flattened dough.
- Cover the cream cheese filling with another tablespoon of cookie dough, sealing the edges to enclose the filling.
- Place the stuffed cookies on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using toasted pecans.
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
