Name: Vegan Carrot Cake Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 28 min
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar; 3/4 cup vegan butter (room temperature); 3/4 cup finely shredded carrots (about 1 medium carrot); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose plain flour; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 teaspoon baking soda; Pinch of salt (or to taste); 1 tablespoon dairy-free milk (if needed); 1/4 cup vegan block butter (room temperature); 4 oz vegan cream cheese (room temperature); 2 cups powdered sugar / icing sugar (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Orange and green food coloring (optional); 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts (or pecans, optional)

Vegan Carrot Cake Cookies

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Indulge in the delightful taste of Vegan Carrot Cake Cookies, a scrumptious twist on the beloved classic dessert. These cookies encapsulate the rich flavors of traditional carrot cake in a convenient, bite-sized format that’s perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy afternoon tea or a festive gathering. Soft and chewy with warm spices and natural sweetness from fresh carrots, these cookies are bound to impress friends and family alike. Plus, with easy preparation in just one bowl and simple ingredients, they’re as enjoyable to make as they are to eat. Experience the joy of homemade vegan treats that everyone will love!

Author: Madelyn
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Vegan

Ingredients

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1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
3/4 cup vegan butter (room temperature)
3/4 cup finely shredded carrots (about 1 medium carrot)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose plain flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt (or to taste)
1 tablespoon dairy-free milk (if needed)
1/4 cup vegan block butter (room temperature)
4 oz vegan cream cheese (room temperature)
2 cups powdered sugar / icing sugar (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Orange and green food coloring (optional)
3 tablespoons chopped walnuts (or pecans, optional)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar and vegan butter until creamy. Mix in shredded carrots and vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients until fully combined.
Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them apart.
Bake for about 13 minutes or until golden around the edges. Let cool before transferring to wire racks.
For the frosting: Combine vegan butter and vegan cream cheese until smooth; gradually mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 120
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg

Find it online: https://simplytastes.com/vegan-carrot-cake-cookies/