This collection of 20 Vegan Christmas Cookie Recipes has everything you need for a festive holiday spread. From Sugar Cookies to Snickerdoodles, Snowballs to Speculaas, all your favorites are here. There are even a few healthier options for people looking to watch their sugar intake this winter.
Baking Christmas Cookies is one of my favorite holiday traditions--and I doubt I'm alone in this! So if you're looking to veganize your holiday treats or you just want to try something different, then you've come to the right place.
In this collection of Vegan Christmas Cookies, you'll find all of your favorite Christmas Cookie classics, along with some bonus cookies that can be served year-round but also deserve a spot here, as well as a few healthier options for anyone wanting to cut back on refined sugar or flour.
So check out the cookies recipes below and see if you can find a new favorite!
Classic Christmas Cookies
Some Cookies just scream Christmas! So get out your festive platters and get baking!
These Vegan Christmas Cookies are soft and chewy on the inside, with a satisfyingly crunchy exterior. Swap out different types of sprinkles for a versatile and delicious winter treat. Perfect for adding to your holiday table or giving out as an edible gift!
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These Vegan Snickerdoodles are soft, chewy, and have that hint of telltale tanginess that makes them oh-so special and delicious! These easy vegan cookies come together quickly and are perfect for Christmas or any holiday treat!
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No Christmas Cookie platter is complete without gingerbread cookies! These vegan gingerbread cookies are perfectly spiced with a hint of molasses.
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These Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies are both vegan and gluten-free. They're fudgy, delicious, easy to make, and perfect for your holiday spread!
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These Vegan Snowball Cookies are a must-have for any holiday party. They are buttery, nutty, and dusted with powdered sugar.
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These festive Speculaas cookies are crispy, chewy, and perfectly spiced for Christmas! As a bonus, this recipe does not require any special tools or forms. Be sure to check out the recipe for tips.
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These soft and chewy vegan sugar cookies are perfect for decorating. They're sure to be a crowd-pleaser at your next holiday party.
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Lebkuchen are a traditional German gingerbread cookie and Christmas Market favorite. These vegan Lebkuchen are full of wintery spices and can be decorated however you like.
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These Vegan Peanut Butter Blossoms are a crowd favorite at any holiday gathering. The chocolate and peanut butter are a perfect match!
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Bonus Cookies
These cookies might not be limited to the holiday season, but they still make a happy addition to any party or cookie platter.
These Vegan Lemon Cookies are uber lemony, tart, and sweet! They have a soft, chewy interior with a lightly crisped shell of crinkled powdered sugar. Made with just a handful of ingredients, they're perfect for birthdays, holidays, or any time you want a delicious vegan treat!
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These Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Cookies are rich, chewy, and oozing with chocolatey goodness! This quick and easy vegan cookie recipe is the perfect treat for birthday parties or Valentine's Day!
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These soft and chewy vegan ginger cookies have a crunchy sugar coating and tons of ginger flavor. They're a perfect addition to your festive cookie platter.
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These chewy, rich, and decadent Vegan Red Velvet Cookies are filled with vegan white chocolate chips. They come together quickly with just a handful of ingredients and make a perfect special treat for Christmas or Valentine's Day.
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These Brown Sugar Cookies are both vegan and gluten-free. The brown sugar makes them extra chewy with notes of caramel and a crispy exterior.
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Healthier Options
If you want to enjoy sweet treats this holiday season, but you want to keep things on the healthier side, these cookies are for you!
Soft, chewy, and full of flavor, these Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies make a delicious dessert--or a healthy breakfast. Since they're oil and refined sugar-free you can feel good about eating them any time of day!
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These Easy Vegan Pistachio Cookies are crispy on the outside, chewy on the inside, and bursting with nutty flavor. With just 5 ingredients, they have no eggs or flour, and they're low in sugar.
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These Vegan Thumbprint Cookies are also gluten-free and sweetened with maple syrup. Add a dollop of your favorite jam, and you have a healthy and delicious treat!
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These Bliss Balls are inspired by three of my favorite Girl Scout Cookies: Caramel deLites, Lemonades, and Thin Mints. You just need a food processor and a handful of simple ingredients for a delicious, vegan, WFPB version of these nostalgic treats!
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These Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, are chewy and delicious! You just need 1 bowl and a few minutes to make this healthier version of your favorite childhood treat. Not only are they a perfect weeknight dessert, but they make a great after-school or post-workout snack!
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These no-bake brownie bites are quick, easy, and sugar-free! The dates add sweetness, the walnuts and pecans offer depth, while the Dutch-process cocoa gives a rich chocolatey flavor. But the real surprise is the pretzels, which both bind the mixture and add the perfect salty crunch.
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Joanne maher says
Great vegan recipes
Julianne Lynch says
Thanks!