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A tray of freshly baked Vegan Carrot Cake Cookies with a white cream cheese drizzle on top.
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Vegan Carrot Cake Cookies

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Total Time32 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 185kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all -purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon sal t
  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 flax egg (1 tablespoon ground flaxseed meal mixed with 3 tablespoons water)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup finely grated carrots
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup raisin s
  • 4 ounces vegan cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Prepare the flax egg by combining ground flaxseed and water in a small bowl; allow to sit for 5 minutes until thickened.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and salt.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk the melted coconut oil, brown sugar, prepared flax egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no dry streaks remain.
  • Stir in the grated carrots, chopped walnuts, and raisins until evenly distributed.
  • Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until the edges are firm and lightly browned.
  • Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For the frosting, whisk together softened vegan cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cookies.