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Vegan Carrot Cake Cookies

Vegan Carrot Cake Cookies with Creamy Frosting Bliss

These Vegan Carrot Cake Cookies blend the beloved flavors of classic carrot cake into delightful, chewy bites, perfect for everyone to enjoy.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 18 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Vegan Cream Cheese Feel free to use any vegan cream cheese alternative.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar For a low-sugar option, use powdered erythritol.
  • 1/4 cup Vegan Butter Can substitute with coconut oil but will slightly change the flavor.
For the Cookies
  • 1 tablespoon Flax Egg Made from 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal mixed with 3 tablespoons of water.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Almond extract can be used for an interesting twist.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be a substitution.
  • 1 cup Shredded Carrots No substitutions recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Softened Vegan Butter or Coconut Oil Interchangeable as preferred.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Can use baking soda with adjustments.
  • 1 cup Almond Flour Any gluten-free flour blend can work but may change texture.
  • 1 cup Quick Oats Ensure gluten-free certified if necessary.
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts or Pecan Nuts Other chopped nuts can also be used.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Hand mixer
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Frosting Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, combine the vegan cream cheese, powdered sugar, and softened vegan butter. Beat the ingredients together using a hand mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Once well blended, cover the bowl and chill the frosting in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to enhance its spreadability.
Prepare Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while you prepare the cookie dough.
  2. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of flaxseed meal with 3 tablespoons of water to create your flax egg. Stir the mixture well, then let it sit for about 5 minutes until it thickens.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the prepared flax egg, brown sugar, softened vegan butter (or coconut oil), and vanilla extract. Stir in the shredded carrots until evenly incorporated.
  4. Add baking powder, almond flour, and ground oats to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Fold in the chopped walnuts.
  5. Use a cookie scoop to drop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flattening each slightly. Bake for 15-18 minutes or until golden.
  6. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before frosting half of them with the chilled vegan cream cheese frosting.
  7. Sandwich the remaining cookies on top, creating delightful treats.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure vegan cream cheese frosting is chilled for easy spreading. Monitor baking time for preferred texture.

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