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Carrot Cake Stuffed Cookies

Delicious cookies filled with a spiced carrot cake filling, perfect for dessert or a sweet treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Carrot Cake Filling
  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Method
 

Prepare Cookie Dough
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Prepare Carrot Cake Filling
  1. In a separate bowl, combine the grated carrots, cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix until smooth.
Assemble Cookies
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Scoop a tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it in your hand. Place a teaspoon of the carrot cake filling in the center and fold the dough around it, sealing it completely.
  3. Place the stuffed cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  4. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

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