Description
Indulge in the delightful world of Crumbl carrot cake cookies, where the comforting flavors of classic carrot cake are transformed into soft, chewy cookies topped with velvety cream cheese frosting. These cookies boast a medley of warm spices and shredded carrots that create a unique flavor profile, perfect for any occasion—from festive gatherings to simple family nights. Easy to make and fun to personalize with your favorite nuts or dried fruits, these cookies are sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup shredded carrots
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 & 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp allspice
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- pinch cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 4 oz softened cream cheese
- 3 tbsp softened butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- Pecans (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Stir in shredded carrots.
- Add vanilla extract, egg yolk, and heavy cream; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and spices. Gradually add to the wet mixture until fully incorporated.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough portions onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 12 minutes or until lightly golden.
- For frosting, beat together cream cheese and butter until creamy; mix in vanilla and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost cooled cookies generously with cream cheese frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg