March 31, 2023

Vegan Carrot Cake Cookies

Carrot cake is one of the best ways to celebrate all things spring, but have you ever had carrot cake in the form of cookies? I made these Carrot Cake Cookies, but wanted to make a vegan version so that vegans can enjoy them too. These Vegan Carrot Cake Cookies are packed with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of cloves and have freshly grated carrots in them. They're firm around the edges but still soft and almost cake like in the center, and they have the most delicious spice filled flavor.

These Vegan Carrot Cake Cookies are really easy to make and come together quickly. You'll need to make sure you have flaxseed on hand so you can make a flax egg by mixing it with water which will help bind together the dough.

You'll also want to make sure you use whole carrots instead of baby carrots and that you wash, peel, and grate them until they are fine. Do not use pre-shredded carrots as they'll be too large. You’ll need about 2-3 large carrots.

A FEW NOTES BEFORE WE GET STARTED.

Now let's bake! Preheat your oven to 350° F. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and spices and set aside.

In a small bowl, combine the flaxseed and water and mix together. Let that sit for 5 minutes. In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter and both sugars on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.

With the mixer on low, slowly add in the flax egg followed by the flour mixture. Add in the carrots and scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure it is fully incorporated, being careful not to over mix.

Using a 2 tablespoon scoop, form cookies into balls and place them a few inches apart on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Bake for 12 minutes. Round cookies out with a round cookie cutter or glass and then continue to let them bake for another 6 minutes until they are slightly firm around the edges but still a little soft in the middle.

Let cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 10 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack. Enjoy!

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Vegan Carrot Cake Cookies

These Vegan Carrot Cake Cookies are packed with cinnamon, nutmeg, and a hint of cloves and have freshly grated carrots in them. They're firm around the edges but still soft and almost cake like in the center, and they have the most delicious spice filled flavor.

  • Author: Marisa Guerra
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Total Time: 33 minutes
  • Yield: 15 servings
  • Category: Dessert

Ingredients

  • 240 grams (2 cups) flour
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ⅛ tsp cloves
  • 1 tbsp flaxseed
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 4 oz (½ cup) vegan butter
  • 99 grams (½ cup) sugar
  • 106 grams (½ cup) brown sugar
  • 148 grams (1 ½ cups) carrots, finely shredded

Instructions

Carrot Cake Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and spices and set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, combine the flaxseed and water and mix together. Let that sit for 5 minutes.
  4. In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, cream together the butter and both sugars on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  5. With the mixer on low, slowly add in the flax egg followed by the flour mixture.
  6. Add in the carrots and scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure it is fully incorporated, being careful not to over mix.
  7. Using a 2 tablespoon scoop, form cookies into balls and place them a few inches apart on a parchment lined cookie sheet.
  8. Bake for 12 minutes. Round cookies out with a round cookie cutter or glass and then continue to let them bake for another 6 minutes until they are slightly firm around the edges but still a little soft in the middle.
  9. Let cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 10 minutes before moving them to a cooling rack.
  10. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Any leftover cookies can be stored in an airtight container for several days.
  • Make sure you use whole carrots and wash, peel, and grate them until they are fine. Do not use baby carrots or pre-shredded carrots. You’ll need about 2-3 large carrots.

Keywords: vegan, carrot, cookies

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