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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Spiced Crumbl Carrot Cake Cookies Copycat Recipe! These soft, moist cookies are infused with warm spices like cinnamon and ginger, complemented by freshly shredded carrots for a unique twist on classic carrot cake. Topped with creamy cream cheese frosting and a sprinkle of crunchy pecans, these cookies make for a perfect treat at any gathering or as a cozy snack. With simple steps and accessible ingredients, you can bring the joy of homemade cookies to your kitchen. Whether you’re hosting friends or enjoying an afternoon pick-me-up, these cookies are sure to impress!

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 (for topping)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, cream together butter and sugars until fluffy.
Mix in egg yolk, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients without overmixing.
Fold in shredded carrots evenly.
Portion dough onto a lined baking sheet, flatten slightly.
Bake for about 12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting.
Top with chopped pecans.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 150
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 20mg