Crumbl Carrot Cake Cookies (Printable)
Soft, spiced carrot cookies with creamy frosting, inspired by Crumbl bakery's famous treat.
# What You 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 (about 3 medium)
13 - 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
→ 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 Steps:
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 using an electric mixer.
03 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
04 - In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well blended.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Fold in grated carrots and chopped nuts (if using) until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Scoop 3-tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing at least 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
08 - Bake for 12 to 14 minutes, or until edges are golden brown and centers are set. Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to 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 and well combined.
10 - Once cookies are completely cool, generously frost each with cream cheese frosting. Garnish with additional chopped nuts if desired.
# Helpful Tips:
01 -
- These cookies capture everything you love about carrot cake but in a handheld portion that feels like eating dessert for breakfast
- The cream cheese frosting ratio is generous enough that you will not need to choose between having enough frosting and having enough cookie
- They stay perfectly soft for days thanks to all those freshly grated carrots working their moisture magic
02 -
- Letting the cookies cool completely before frosting is non-negotiable, or your beautiful cream cheese frosting will melt right off the top
- Room temperature ingredients prevent your cookie dough from separating and ensure your frosting whips up smooth without any grainy bits
03 -
- Use the finest holes on your box grater for the carrots, because larger shreds create weird texture pockets and can make cookies fall apart
- Sift your powdered sugar before making the frosting to prevent those tiny lumps that never seem to disappear no matter how long you beat