Irresistible Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cookies
Ingredients:
Cookie Dough:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon ginger
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups grated carrots
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup white chocolate chips
Cheesecake Filling:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions:
Prep the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract, beating well after each addition.
Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Ensure the spices are evenly distributed for maximum flavor.
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Gently fold in the grated carrots, chopped pecans, and white chocolate chips.
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. This will be the luscious center of your cookies!
Assemble the Cookies: Using a cookie scoop, form a ball of cookie dough and flatten it slightly. Add a spoonful of the cream cheese filling in the center, then top with another flattened scoop of dough, sealing the edges carefully to enclose the filling.
Bake to Perfection: Place the filled cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each one. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the tops are set.
Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy the delightful combination of carrot cake and cheesecake in every bite!
Prep Time: 20 min | Total Time: 35 min | Servings: 24 cookies