Description
These Carrot Cake Cheesecake Sandwich Cookies are the perfect fusion of soft, spiced carrot cookies and a luscious cheesecake filling. Each bite is packed with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, while the creamy, tangy filling balances the sweetness beautifully. Perfect for Easter, fall gatherings, or as a special homemade treat, these cookies are guaranteed to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- ⅔ cup brick cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 ½ tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
For the Carrot Cookies:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup grated carrots, blotted to remove moisture
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Chill the filling while preparing the cookies.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg.
- In a separate large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in the grated carrots, vanilla, and egg until combined.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden.
- Cool completely before assembling the sandwiches.
- Spread or pipe the cheesecake filling onto one cookie and top with another to create a sandwich.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes before serving for the best texture.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Let cookies sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for the best flavor.
- You can add chopped nuts or raisins for extra texture.
- Freeze unassembled cookies for up to 2 months and thaw before adding the filling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American