Description
Delight in the unique combination of creamy cheesecake flavor and sweet carrots with these delicious carrot cheesecake cookies. Perfect for any gathering or a cozy snack at home.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup finely grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in the grated carrots until evenly distributed.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden around the edges but soft in the center. Let cool slightly before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- For added crunch, consider mixing in chopped walnuts or pecans.
- You can substitute half of the flour with oats for an interesting texture variation.
- To maintain moisture, be careful not to over-grate your carrots; they should be finely grated but not mushy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg