Description
These Carrot Cake Cookies combine the warm, spiced flavors of classic carrot cake with the chewy goodness of cookies. Stuffed with a rich cream cheese filling, these cookies are perfect for Easter, spring gatherings, or any occasion that calls for a sweet indulgence.
Ingredients
Cream Cheese Filling
- Cream cheese – 6 oz, room temperature
- Granulated sugar – 3 tablespoons
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
Cookie Dough
- All-purpose flour – 3 cups
- Baking soda – 1 teaspoon
- Salt – 1 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon – 2 teaspoons
- Ground nutmeg – ¼ teaspoon
- Unsalted butter – 1 cup, melted and cooled
- Light brown sugar – 1 cup, packed
- Granulated sugar – ½ cup
- Fresh carrots – 1 cup, finely grated
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
- Egg yolks – 2 large, room temperature
Notes
✅ Nutty Crunch – Add chopped walnuts or pecans to the dough.
✅ Raisin Twist – Fold in raisins or dried cranberries for extra chewiness.
✅ Extra Spice – Enhance flavors with a pinch of ground ginger or cloves.
✅ Gluten-Free – Use a gluten-free flour blend for a GF version.
✅ Dairy-Free – Substitute with dairy-free cream cheese and butter.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
