Description

Experience the joy of baking with this Spiced Crumbl Carrot Cake Cookies Copycat Recipe. These delightful cookies capture the essence of traditional carrot cake in a fun, handheld treat. Each cookie features a soft, moist texture infused with warm spices like cinnamon and ginger, complemented by crunchy pecans and topped with rich cream cheese frosting. Perfect for any occasion—from cozy evenings at home to festive gatherings—these cookies are sure to impress your friends and family. Indulge in the nostalgic flavors of carrot cake while enjoying the convenience of easy-to-make cookies that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup freshly shredded carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
4 ounces full fat cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1/4 cup pecans, chopped

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Mix in the egg yolk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet ingredients without overmixing.
Fold in freshly shredded carrots.
Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet; flatten slightly.
Bake for 12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft.
Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese mixture topped with chopped pecans.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 35g)
Calories: 158
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 85mg
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 22g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg