Description
Dive into the delightful world of Vegan Carrot Cake Cookies, where classic flavors meet modern convenience. These scrumptious cookies capture the essence of traditional carrot cake in a portable form, making them perfect for any occasion. With a warm blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and finely shredded carrots, each bite offers a cozy taste that reminds you of home baking. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite nuts or toppings, these cookies are not only delicious but also cater to various dietary preferences. Enjoy them fresh out of the oven or topped with creamy vegan frosting for an indulgent treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup vegan butter (room temperature)
- 3/4 cup finely shredded carrots
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- Pinch of salt
- 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 (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- orange and green food coloring (optional)
- 3 tablespoons chopped walnuts (or pecans, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together brown sugar and vegan butter until light and fluffy. Stir in shredded carrots and vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for approximately 13 minutes until golden around the edges. Allow cooling on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- While cookies are cooling, prepare the frosting by beating together vegan block butter, vegan cream cheese, powdered sugar, dairy-free milk if needed, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Once cooled completely, frost each cookie with your prepared frosting. Optionally use food coloring for decoration or top with chopped walnuts or pecans for added texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg