Description
Indulgent cookies that marry the comforting spices of carrot cake with a silky cheesecake filling. Lightly crisp on the outside, luxuriously creamy on the inside, they’re an everyday dessert treat.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded carrots
- 1/4 cup nuts (optional)
- 1/2 cup condensed milk
- 1 cup softened cream cheese
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time and blend until just combined.
- Fold in dry mixture, carrots, and optional nuts.
- Drop tablespoon-sized scoops onto the sheet, bake 12-14 minutes, and cool on a rack.