Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Vegan Carrot Cake Cookies, a delectable twist on the beloved classic dessert. These cookies combine the warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger with finely shredded carrots for a sweet treat everyone will adore. Perfect for any occasion—from family gatherings to cozy afternoon snacks—these easy-to-make cookies come together in just one bowl. Customize them with your favorite nuts or dried fruits for an extra personal touch. Enjoy the guilt-free pleasure of these plant-based wonders that are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
- 3/4 cup vegan butter
- 3/4 cup finely shredded carrots
- 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
- 1 tablespoon dairy-free milk (if needed)
- 1/4 cup vegan block butter
- 4 oz vegan cream cheese
- 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)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together brown sugar and vegan butter until smooth. Stir in shredded carrots and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for about 13 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; allow cooling before serving.
- For frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat together vegan cream cheese and vegan block butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix until creamy.
- Spread frosting on each cookie and decorate with food coloring or chopped walnuts/pecans if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg