Crumbl Carrot Cake Cookies (Printable)
Soft, spiced cookies topped with creamy frosting for a perfect carrot cake experience.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cookie Dough
01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
05 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
06 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
12 - 2 cups finely grated carrots
13 - 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
→ Cream Cheese Frosting
14 - 6 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
15 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
16 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
17 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
18 - Pinch of salt
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
03 - Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Mix in vanilla extract.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well blended.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Gently fold in grated carrots and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Scoop dough using a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop, placing mounds 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
08 - Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers are set. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack.
09 - Beat softened cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, followed by vanilla and salt. Beat until fluffy and well combined.
10 - Once cookies are completely cool, generously spread cream cheese frosting over each cookie. Garnish with additional chopped nuts if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- They taste exactly like spring in cookie form with all the cozy spices you love
- The texture is somehow both cakey and chewy in the most perfect way
- That thick cream cheese frosting makes everything better
02 -
- Cookies must be completely cool before frosting or it will melt right off
- Grating carrots finely prevents them from creating pockets of moisture in the dough
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes prevents excessive spreading if your kitchen is warm
03 -
- Use fresh carrots rather than pre-shredded bagged carrots for better moisture content
- Sift the powdered sugar twice to prevent lumps in your frosting