Irresistible Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cookie Recipe for Easy Indulgence
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This Irresistible Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cookie Recipe combines the flavors of carrot cake and cheesecake in an easy-to-make cookie.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups grated carrots
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins (optional)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture and blend well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until fully combined.
- Fold in the grated carrots, walnuts, and raisins if using.
- In a separate bowl, beat together the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto a baking sheet and make a small indentation in the center of each.
- Fill each indentation with the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add more spices or a dash of vanilla to the cream cheese filling.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg