Description
Carrot cake cheesecake cookies merge two beloved desserts into one heavenly bite. Creamy cheesecake swirls and warm spices dance through each cookie, inviting you to savor a delightful fusion of classic flavors that comfort and delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
Sweeteners and Flavors:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Nuts:
- 1/4 cup crushed walnuts
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the middle for even heating.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and cream cheese until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform texture.
- Gently incorporate freshly shredded carrots and aromatic vanilla extract, stirring until evenly distributed throughout the batter.
- Gradually sift in all-purpose flour, sprinkle ground cinnamon, and fold in chopped walnuts, mixing until a cohesive cookie dough forms.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for edges to turn a delicate golden brown and centers to appear set.
- Remove from the oven and allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack to reach room temperature.
Notes
- Swap walnuts with pecans or almonds for a different nutty crunch and to accommodate nut allergies.
- Add a pinch of ground ginger or nutmeg to enhance the warm, spicy flavor profile of the cookies.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and maintain a thicker, chewier texture.
- For a lighter version, replace half the butter with Greek yogurt to reduce fat content while keeping the cookies moist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 183 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg