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Crumbl Carrot Cake Cookies

Deliciously moist cookies that combine the flavors of classic carrot cake with a cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 2 sticks
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (see gluten-free alternative below)
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups finely shredded carrots (about 2–3 medium carrots)
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
For the cream cheese frosting
  • 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature (1 block)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (adjust for sweetness)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • zest of 1 orange (optional, for brightness)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Mix until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing until just combined. Fold in shredded carrots, nuts, and raisins if using.
  6. Optional chill: Refrigerate dough for 15–30 minutes for thicker cookies and cleaner edges.
  7. Scoop 2–3 tablespoon-sized portions onto parchment, leaving 2 inches between cookies. Flatten slightly.
Baking
  1. Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges set and centers look slightly underbaked.
  2. Remove from oven, cool for 5 minutes on the pan, then transfer to rack to finish cooling.
Frosting
  1. Prepare frosting: beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, add vanilla, then powdered sugar until desired sweetness. Pipe or spread atop cooled cookies.

Notes

For a tangy twist, add orange zest to the frosting. For a lighter frosting, reduce powdered sugar and add a splash of Greek yogurt.