Description
Indulgent Carrot Cheesecake Cookies blend classic dessert comfort with unexpected charm, creating a delightful treat that surprises and satisfies. Creamy cheesecake notes intertwine with spiced carrot cake essence, promising a memorable bite you won’t forget.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely grated carrots
- 4 ounces (113 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F (175°C) and arranging a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Combine cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar in a mixing bowl, whipping until achieving a silky, uniform texture.
- Incorporate egg and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly into the creamy mixture.
- In a separate container, blend flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt using a whisk.
- Gradually integrate dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Delicately introduce grated carrots, folding gently to ensure even distribution throughout the dough.
- Using a tablespoon, portion rounded dollops of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, maintaining adequate spacing between each cookie.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges while preserving a soft, tender center.
- Allow cookies to rest briefly on the baking sheet before transferring to wire cooling racks to complete the cooling process.
Notes
- Experiment with different sugar alternatives like coconut sugar or monk fruit sweetener for a lower glycemic index option.
- Swap out some flour with almond or oat flour to create a gluten-free version of these tender cookies.
- Enhance the moisture and nutrition by adding finely chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts to the dough for extra crunch and depth of flavor.
- Consider using reduced-fat cream cheese to lighten up the recipe without compromising the rich, creamy texture of the cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 123 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 97 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg