Ingredients
Cream Cheese Filling: 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature, 1 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Carrot Cake Cookie Dough: 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, ½ cup unsalted butter, softened, ½ cup light brown sugar, packed, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, room temperature, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, ½ cup finely shredded carrots (squeeze out excess water from carrots with a paper towel)
Instructions
- Make the cream cheese filling: In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat with an electric mixer or whisk until smooth and fluffy. Set aside.
- Prepare the cookie dough: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and nutmeg. Set aside. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until combined. Stir in the finely shredded carrots. The dough will be thick.
- Assemble the cookies: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Take a small amount of dough, flatten it into a disk on the baking sheet, and place a teaspoon of cream cheese filling in the center. Flatten another small piece of dough and place it on top, sealing the edges. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the cookies are slightly firm to the touch. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra crunch, add chopped walnuts or pecans to the dough.
Raisins or currants can be added for a more traditional carrot cake flavor.
For extra flavor, add spices like ginger or cloves.
Top with a light dusting of powdered sugar or extra cream cheese frosting for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
