Carrot Cake Nest Cookies

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For the Cookies:

1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

Pinch of ground cloves

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar

1 large egg yolk, at room temperature 

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

3/4 cup finely grated carrots (about 2)

1/4 cup finely chopped toasted walnuts

1 3/4 cups shredded sweetened coconut

For the Filling:

2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature

1/8 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Blue and white jelly beans, for topping