Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert mashup with these Carrot Cake Cheesecake Cookies. A soft and chewy oatmeal cookie filled with a creamy cheesecake center, these treats are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
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For the cookie dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
For the cheesecake filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Scoop heaping teaspoons of the mixture onto a parchment-lined plate and freeze for 30 minutes.
- Cookie Dough: In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Fold in oats, carrots, and optional nuts or raisins.
- Assemble cookies by placing a frozen cheesecake ball in the center of flattened cookie dough, sealing edges, and rolling into a ball. Chill assembled cookies for 15–20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake cookies for 13–15 minutes, or until golden brown and set. Cool on pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For easier handling, freeze the cheesecake centers well in advance.
- These cookies can be made ahead and stored in the fridge or freezer.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
