Description

These Vegan Carrot Cake Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional carrot cake, combining all the flavors you love in a convenient cookie form. Soft, spiced cookies filled with shredded carrots and topped with a creamy vegan frosting, these treats are perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the cookies:

1 1/4 cups (240g) packed brown sugar
3/4 cup (170g) vegan butter (room temperature)
3/4 cup (75g) finely shredded carrots (about 1 medium carrot)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups (315g) 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 (15g) dairy-free milk (if needed)

For the frosting:

1/4 cup (60g) vegan block butter (room temperature)
4 oz (120g) vegan cream cheese (room temperature)
2 cups (200g) powdered sugar/icing sugar (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Orange and green food coloring (optional)
3 tablespoons (20g) chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line 2-3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Make the vegan carrot cake cookies: Add the vegan butter and sugar to a large mixing bowl. Beat until combined. Add the carrots and vanilla and beat until well combined. Add the flour, spices, baking soda, and salt and mix until just combined. Shape the dough into balls.
Shape and bake the cookies: Roll the cookie dough into balls and arrange on baking sheets. Bake for 13-14 minutes until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.
Make the frosting and decorate: Beat the butter until fluffy. Add cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Spread frosting on cooled cookies. Optionally, use colored frosting to pipe carrots and sprinkle with nuts.
Storage: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days, in the fridge for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 1 month.

Notes

You can customize the frosting color and decorations to suit different occasions.
Ensure the cookies are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
Feel free to add raisins or shredded coconut to the cookie dough for extra texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 240 kcal
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 180mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 0mg