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Carrot Cake Thumbprint Cookies: Effortless Delight

Carrot Cake Thumbprint Cookies
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These Carrot Cake Thumbprint Cookies capture the cozy flavors of carrot cake in a delightful cookie form. A sweet cream cheese filling nestled in the center makes them a perfect treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown 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
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 cup finely grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • For the Cream Cheese Filling:
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in the grated carrots and chopped nuts (if using).
  7. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  8. Using your thumb or the back of a small spoon, make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. While the cookies are baking, prepare the cream cheese filling. In a small bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  11. Once the cookies are out of the oven, let them cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Once cooled, spoon or pipe the cream cheese filling into the indentations of the cookies.
  13. Chill the cookies for at least 30 minutes to allow the filling to set before serving.

Notes

  • For best results, use finely grated carrots.
  • If you don’t have cream cheese, a simple glaze made with powdered sugar and a little milk or lemon juice can be used.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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