Description

Experience a delightful twist on a classic dessert with these Carrot Cake Cookies! Chewy and flavorful, these cookies are filled with fresh carrots, fragrant spices, and a luscious cream cheese filling. Perfect for any occasion—whether you’re hosting a family gathering or celebrating a special event—these cookies offer an irresistible blend of textures and tastes. Bake a batch today and enjoy the comforting flavors of carrot cake in cookie form!

Ingredients

Scale

6 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup white granulated sugar
1 cup finely grated carrots
2 large egg yolks (room temperature)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
3 TBSP white granulated sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
2 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
2 TBSP unsalted butter (room temperature)
3/4 cup powdered sugar (sifted)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix the cream cheese filling by combining 6 oz cream cheese, 3 TBSP white sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla in a bowl until smooth; set aside.
In another bowl, whisk together 3 cups flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 1 tsp salt, 2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp nutmeg.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup melted butter, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup white sugar, 2 large egg yolks, 1 cup grated carrots, and an additional 1 tsp vanilla until well mixed.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets and create indentations for the filling.
Add about a teaspoon of cream cheese filling into each indentation.
Bake for 15 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
Cool on wire racks before serving.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 180
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 35mg

Keywords: For added texture, consider folding in chopped walnuts or raisins into the cookie dough before baking. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to enhance chewiness.