Crumbl Carrot Cake Cookies (Print View)

Soft, spiced cookies with fresh carrots, warm spices, and creamy frosting. A bakery-style treat that's moist, chewy, and full of cozy comfort.

# What You Need:

→ Cookie Dough

01 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
02 - ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
03 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
04 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
05 - 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
06 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
07 - 1 tsp baking powder
08 - ½ tsp baking soda
09 - ½ tsp salt
10 - 1½ tsp ground cinnamon
11 - ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
12 - 2 cups finely grated carrots (about 3 medium carrots)
13 - ½ cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans

→ Cream Cheese Frosting

14 - 6 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
15 - 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
16 - 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
17 - 1 tsp 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.
03 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract until fully combined.
04 - In separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
06 - Fold in grated carrots and chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout dough.
07 - Scoop 3-tablespoon-sized mounds onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 12-14 minutes until edges are golden and centers set. Cool on sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
09 - Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until fluffy.
10 - Once completely cool, generously frost each cookie with cream cheese frosting. Garnish with chopped nuts if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • These cookies capture everything wonderful about carrot cake but in handheld form, no fork required
  • The cream cheese frosting ratio is generous without overwhelming the spiced cookie beneath
02 -
  • Warm cookies will melt the frosting right off, so patience during cooling is non-negotiable
  • Sift your powdered sugar before making frosting to avoid any gritty texture in the final product
03 -
  • Grate carrots by hand rather than using a food processor—smaller shreds incorporate more evenly into the dough
  • Chill the frosted cookies for 15 minutes before serving to let the frosting set slightly for cleaner eating

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