Crumbl Carrot Cake Cookies (Printable Version)
Soft, spiced cookies with grated carrots and creamy frosting for a cozy dessert treat.
# 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, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, mixing until combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing just until combined.
06 - Fold in grated carrots and nuts until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop 3-tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing at least 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are set. Cool cookies on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, followed by vanilla and salt, beating until fluffy.
10 - Once cookies are completely cool, generously frost each with cream cheese frosting. Garnish with chopped nuts if desired.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- They taste like someone hugged you with carrot cake and frosting
- The texture is somehow both cakey and chewy in the best way
02 -
- Overgrating your carrots makes them mushy, so aim for fine shreds that still have some texture
- Warm cookies melt frosting into a sad puddle, so patience during cooling is absolutely required
03 -
- Press a few extra walnut pieces into the top before baking for that bakery look
- Add a tiny pinch of ginger to your spice mix if you want extra warmth