Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Filling

Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Filling

Ingredients

For the Cookies:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 1/2 cups grated carrots (about 2-3 medium carrots)
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

For the Cream Cheese Filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Cream Cheese Filling:
   • In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
   • Using a spoon or small scoop, drop small dollops of the cream cheese mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze for about 30 minutes until firm.
2. Make the Cookie Dough:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
   • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
   • In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
   • Stir in the oats, grated carrots, and nuts until evenly distributed.
3. Assemble the Cookies:
   • Scoop about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough and flatten it slightly. Place a frozen cream cheese dollop in the center, then top with another 1-2 tablespoons of dough. Seal the edges to enclose the cream cheese completely.
   • Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving enough space between them to allow for spreading.
4. Bake:
   • Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown and set around the edges.
   • Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Enjoy these delicious carrot cake cookies with a surprise cream cheese filling!

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