Irresistible Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cookie
Ingredients:
– 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 cup packed brown sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
– ½ teaspoon ground ginger
– ½ teaspoon salt
– 1 ½ cups grated carrots
– 1 cup chopped pecans
– 1 cup white chocolate chips
– 8 oz cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
1. Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for these *Irresistible Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cookies.
2. Cream the Base: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step is crucial for creating the perfect cookie texture.
3. Add the Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined, ensuring that your dough for these *Carrot Cake Cookies* is smooth and consistent.
4. Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. These spices give the cookies their classic carrot cake flavor.
5. Combine the Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Overmixing can result in tough cookies, so stir just until the flour disappears.
6. Fold in the Goodies: Gently fold in the grated carrots, chopped pecans, and white chocolate chips, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
7. Prepare the Filling: In another bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy. This creamy cheesecake filling is the star of the Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cookies.
8. Assemble the Cookies: Scoop about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it slightly in your hand. Place a small dollop of the cream cheese mixture in the center, then top with another tablespoon of cookie dough, sealing the edges to encase the filling.
9. Bake to Perfection: Arrange the stuffed cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each one. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
10. Cool and Enjoy: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy the perfect blend of carrot cake and cheesecake flavors in every bite!
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes |Total Time: 35 minutes
Calories: 250 kcal | Servings: 24 cookies
These Irresistible Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cookies are the ultimate treat, combining the best of two beloved desserts into one mouthwatering cookie.
