Here's a simple recipe for carrot cake cookies stuffed with cream cheese filling:
Ingredients:
For the cookies:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup finely grated carrots
- 1/2 cup raisins or chopped nuts (optional)
For the cream cheese filling:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Fold in the grated carrots and raisins or nuts, if using.
5. In a separate bowl, prepare the cream cheese filling by mixing together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
6. Scoop about a tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it slightly in your hand. Place a small amount of the cream cheese filling in the center of the dough, then fold the edges of the dough around the filling, forming a ball. Place the stuffed cookie dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7. Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
8. Enjoy your delicious carrot cake cookies stuffed with cream cheese filling.
