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Vegan Carrot Cake Cookies topped with an indulgent vegan cream cheese frosting
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Vegan Carrot Cake Cookies

These Vegan Carrot Cake Cookies are a perfect treat with just the right amount of sweetness without overpowering your sweet-tooth. A perfect spring-time cookie or can be enjoyed all year long!

Course Vegan Dessert Recipes
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings 20 -24 cookies
Calories 419kcal
Author Holly Waterfall

Ingredients

  • 1 cup quick cooking oats
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 cup grated carrots
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/2 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup raisins optional
  • 1/2 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Vegan Cream Cheese Frosting

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the quick oats, whole wheat flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and ginger until combined.
  • Add the grated carrots, chopped walnuts, coconut, and raisins if using. Stir until combined.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the syrup, melted coconut oil, and vanilla. Stir combined liquid into the dry ingredients until it all comes together.
  • Using a 1/4 cup, scoop dough out onto the prepared baking sheet. Arrange scoops about 2 inches apart. With your fingers, slightly flatten the mounds. Note that these will not spread much, so the way you put them in the oven is how they will look coming out.
  • Bake for 15-17 minutes or until set and becoming golden. Allow to rest about 5 minutes on the baking sheet before transferring to wire rack. Cool completely before frosting, if desired.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until completely smooth. Add vanilla and mix through.
  • Add 2 cups of powdered sugar and slowly mix in. Once combined, add more powdered sugar, 1/2 cup at a time, until you've reached your desired consistency. Frost cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Serving: 1c | Calories: 419kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 119mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 61g