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Carrot Cake Cookies

These delightful carrot cake cookies blend the comfort of traditional carrot cake with the convenience of a bite-sized treat, featuring a soft texture and a luscious cream cheese filling.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Sifted for fluffiness
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure fully softened for creamy consistency
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar Packed
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Other Ingredients
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped Choose your preference for flavor
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional) Adjust based on sweetness preference

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg until well combined.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly.
  5. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until combined, then fold in grated carrots, nuts, and raisins if using.
Cream Cheese Filling
  1. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth.
Baking
  1. Take a tablespoon of cookie dough and place it on the baking sheet.
  2. Add a small dollop of cream cheese filling on top, then seal it with another tablespoon of dough.
  3. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges turn golden brown.
  4. Allow cookies to cool on the sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for best taste. Adjust ingredients based on dietary needs.

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