Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of these Spiced Crumbl Carrot Cake Cookies, a copycat recipe that captures the essence of classic carrot cake in cookie form. Soft and moist, each cookie is infused with warm spices like cinnamon and ginger, complemented by freshly shredded carrots. Topped with creamy cream cheese frosting and sprinkled with crunchy pecans, these cookies are perfect for any occasion—be it family gatherings, bake sales, or simply a cozy afternoon treat at home. With easy-to-follow instructions and common ingredients, baking these cookies is a breeze. Prepare to impress your friends and family with this delightful dessert!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 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
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in egg yolk, heavy cream, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Fold in shredded carrots evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for about 12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool before frosting them with a mixture of cream cheese and powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg