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Carrot Cake Cookies

Indulge in the perfect fusion of classic carrot cake and cookies with our Carrot Cake Cookies. Packed with the goodness of shredded carrots, walnuts, and white chocolate, these cookies surprise with a creamy cream cheese center. A delectable treat that combines tradition with a twist! 🥕🍪
Servings 12 cookies
Cook Time 14 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 44 minutes

Ingredients

Cream Cheese Frosting Center:

  • 76 g / 1/3 cup cream cheese room temp
  • 13 g 1 tbsp powdered sugar

Cookie Dough:

  • 120 g / 1/2 cup butter soft
  • 50 g / 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 100 g / 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 5 g / 1 tsp corn starch
  • 2.5 g / 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • A pinch of salt
  • 2-3 g / 1 tsp. pumpkin spice optional
  • 187.5 g / 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 55 g shredded carrots about 1 pc
  • 50 g / 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
  • 50 g / 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
  • 35 g / 1/4 cup dried cranberries or raisins

Instructions

Cream Cheese Filling:

  • In a medium mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag and pipe small dollops onto a parchment-lined tray. Freeze for at least an hour.

Cookie Dough:

  • Cream butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat in eggs, followed by corn starch, baking powder, salt, and pumpkin spice. Add flour gradually and fold in carrots, chocolate chips, walnuts, and dried fruits.

Assembly:

  • Place cookie dough portions on a parchment-lined sheet, make a small well, and add a frozen cream cheese dollop. Freeze for 30 minutes.

Baking:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for 14-18 minutes. Cool and dust with cinnamon.

Notes

Chef's Tips to Perfect Your Carrot Cake Cookies:
  1. Use Room Temperature Ingredients: This ensures even mixing and better texture.
  2. Don't Overmix: Mix just until combined to keep the cookies soft.
  3. Regularly Rotate the Baking Sheet: This helps in even baking.
  4. Allow Proper Cooling: Before transferring, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet to maintain shape.
  5. Storage: Store in an airtight container to retain freshness. If stacking, use parchment paper in between.
Keyword: beginner dessert recipes, cookies