So Much More Than Carrot Cake Cookies Recipe

Get ready for a flavor explosion! These aren't your average carrot cake cookies. Adapted from the wildly popular Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar, these dense, chewy bites capture all the best elements of carrot cake in every single bite. Imagine the warm spices, the moist texture, and the irresistible sweetness of carrots – all packed into a perfectly portable cookie. Nuts are optional (we often omit them, or add toasted sunflower seeds for a delightful twist!). Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests, these cookies are a must-try for carrot cake lovers and vegan bakers alike!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 159.3 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for So Much More Than Carrot Cake Cookies

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How to Make So Much More Than Carrot Cake Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine grated carrots, oil, sugar, applesauce, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Stir in nuts (or sunflower seeds) and raisins (if using).
  6. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

47g

Fat

5g

Carbs

8g

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60 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American For Large Groups Drop Cookies Desserts Fruit Vegetables Canadian Oven Picnic Vegan Vegetarian Cookies And Brownies Grains Dietary Brown Bag Ontario Berries Pasta Rice And Grains Carrots To Go Equipment Number Of Servings Baking