✨ Experience the delightful blend of two favorite desserts with these Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cookies! Bursting with warm spices, freshly grated carrots, and a luscious cheesecake filling, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any gathering!
Ingredients:
- For the Cookies:
- 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 🍫
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened 🧀
- 1 cup powdered sugar 🍭
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍨
Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. 📄
2️⃣ Cream Butter & Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter 🧈, granulated sugar 🍬, and brown sugar 🍂 until light and fluffy.
3️⃣ Add Eggs & Vanilla: Beat in the eggs 🥚 one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract 🍨.
4️⃣ Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour 🌾, baking soda 🥄, cinnamon 🍂, nutmeg 🌰, ginger 🍂, and salt 🧂.
5️⃣ Combine Wet & Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
6️⃣ Fold in Additions: Gently fold in the grated carrots 🥕, chopped pecans 🌰, and white chocolate chips 🍫.
7️⃣ Prepare Cheesecake Filling: In another bowl, beat together the cream cheese 🧀, powdered sugar 🍭, and vanilla extract 🍨 until smooth and creamy.
8️⃣ Assemble Cookies: Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough, flatten it slightly, and place a small spoonful of cheesecake filling in the center. Top with another tablespoon of cookie dough and seal the edges.
9️⃣ Bake: Arrange the assembled cookies on the baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
🔟 Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Variations:
- Raisins: Add ½ cup of raisins for a classic carrot cake twist. 🍇
- Coconut: Stir in ½ cup of shredded coconut for extra texture. 🥥
- Glaze: Drizzle with a simple cream cheese glaze for added sweetness. 🍯
Storage:
- Refrigerate: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freeze: Store in the freezer for up to 2 months, thawing in the fridge before serving.
These Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cookies are a perfect treat for any occasion, combining the rich flavors of carrot cake with the creamy goodness of cheesecake—all in one delicious bite! 🥕🍰🍪