Description
Carrot Cake Stuffed Cookies are a delightful fusion of two beloved desserts, offering a soft cookie exterior filled with a luscious cream cheese frosting center. These cookies burst with the warm spices and vibrant flavors reminiscent of classic carrot cake, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or as a delightful snack later, these cookies are sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 8 oz full-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; gradually mix into wet ingredients until combined.
- Stir in grated carrots.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until fluffy; chill.
- Scoop about two tablespoons of dough, flatten it, add a teaspoon of frosting in the center, and wrap the dough around it.
- Place on parchment-lined baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown and soft in the center.
- Cool on wire racks before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg