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; 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 (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 sweet, spiced goodness of Vegan Carrot Cake Cookies! These delightful treats capture all the classic flavors of carrot cake in a convenient cookie form, perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy afternoon snack or a festive gathering. Made with wholesome ingredients and topped with creamy vegan frosting, these cookies promise to satisfy your sweet cravings without compromising on taste. Plus, they come together in just one bowl, making them an easy and enjoyable baking project. Treat yourself and your loved ones to these moist, flavorful cookies that are sure to impress everyone!

Author: Evelyn Avery
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes
Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 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
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 (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 large mixing bowl, cream together brown sugar and vegan butter. Mix in shredded carrots and vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until just combined.
Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets and flatten slightly. Bake for about 13 minutes or until golden at the edges.
Cool cookies before frosting with a mix of vegan butter and cream cheese.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
Calories: 120
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 70mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 16g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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