Get out your cookie cutters and have some holiday baking fun with these gorgeous vegan Christmas cookies-top 50 recipes. With gingersnaps, sugar cookies, snowballs, linzer cookies, thumbprints, spritz and more, you'll find them all here. This wide variety of vegan holiday recipes are all dairy free and many are also gluten free! You'll even find a vegan Crumbl copycat cookie!
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Cookies For Decorating
Break out your cookie cutters or spritz cookie press for these classic cutout cookies! Simple sugar cookie dough, choose from plain or flavored, makes cute shapes to decorate in festive designs and colors. Christmas tree, angel, candy cane and mitten shapes are all reminiscent of happy holidays.
Cut Out Cookies That Do Not Spread
These are the cut out cookies that do not spread! A foolproof sugar cookie recipe that tastes great and rolls easily.
The Best Vegan Sugar Cookies (Perfect for Christmas)
These are the best vegan cut out sugar cookies! Easy to make, fun for kids, and perfect for Christmas! Make memories this year!
Vegan Christmas Cookies
Super crisp and easy vegan Christmas cookies - perfect vegan sugar cookies with a hint of almond, topped with festive almond buttercream.
Soft + Buttery Vegan Vanilla Spritz Cookies
Delicious holiday cookies! Easy vegan vanilla spritz cookies are light and buttery. The perfect treat for a cookie exchange or holiday party.
Vegan Holiday Cookies From Around The World
These classic Christmas cookie recipes from around the world will bring back childhood memories or take you on a culinary adventure!
Vegan Kolaczki (Polish Cookies)
Vegan Kolaczki ~ These tasty little cookies are light and flaky and filled with an easy homemade almond apricot jam. Fancy, yet so easy!
Vegan Speculaas Cookies (Dutch Spiced Cookies)
These spiced fragrant cookies known as Speculaas cookies are perfect for the Christmas holiday season with a cup of tea, coffee, or hot chocolate. Your house will smell like a big warm hug!
Speculaas cookies are a very popular spiced cookie in the Netherlands and this vegan version is the perfect recipe for them.
Melomakarona Recipe (Greek Christmas Cookie Recipe)
Greek melomakarona cookies are traditionally made for Christmas but great any time of year! Vegan and gluten free , these Greek cookies are made with simple whole food ingredients!
A melomakarona recipe perfect for the holiday season. You’d never know these Greek Christmas cookies are gluten-free and vegan!
Vegan Lebkuchen Gingerbread Cookies
I just adore Christmas baking, and these Vegan Lebkuchen (German Gingerbread Cookies) are not only one of my favorite’s to make, but to eat too! They make
Zimtsterne Vegan (Cinnamon Star) Cookies
Zimtsterne Vegan version: rich aromatic cookies with a delightful crunch and soft, chewy center. Just 4 ingredients for delicious cookies.
Christmas Cookie Classics Made Vegan
Bake up these classic Christmas cookies for the holidays parties, cookie exchange and for Santa's snack of cookies and almond milk of course! With simple ingredients, these classic cookies are always a hit. Lots of gluten-free cookies in this list too.
Vegan Linzer Cookies with Almond and Hazelnut
Bake up a batch of vegan Linzer cookies this holiday season! These traditional Austrian treats are spiced with cloves and cinnamon, and have a sweet apricot jam filling with a touch of Amaretto.
Almond flour Thumbprint Cookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
Enjoy this vegan version of the Christmas classic. Vegan thumbprint cookies are easy, ultra soft and so flavorful. Use your favorite jam to customize the flavor. With just 7 ingredients, these soft and tender cookies are a family favorite recipe.
Gluten-Free Iced Thumbprint Cookies
Easy Gluten-Free Iced Thumbprint Cookies made with a 6 ingredient shortbread dough, rolled in sugar, filled with icing! Vegan & allergy-free!
Vegan Ginger Snap Cookies
These vegan ginger snaps are super easy to make. They're soft and chewy and using real minced ginger which is key to any tasty ginger cookies.
These gingerbread cookies are a family favorite Christmas cookie recipe that can be baked up soft or leave them in longer to get crispy edges.
Vegan Pecan Snowball Cookies
Often also known as Mexican wedding cookies, this is a classic cookie. Vegan pecan snowball cookies are made with vegan butter for a rich and tasty cookie that will melt in your mouth.
Best Vegan Snickerdoodle Cookies - Soft & Chewy + Oil Free!
These vegan snickerdoodles are slightly crispy on the outside but soft and chewy on the inside—just the way classic snickerdoodles should be!
Vegan Lemon Crinkle Cookies (Gluten Free)
Crispy outsides, soft middles, & a big dose of fresh lemon flavor. These Lemon Crinkle Cookies are gluten free, egg free, dairy free, and vegan. Delicious!
Easy Cranberry Shortbread Crumble Bars
These easy to make Cranberry Shortbread Crumble Bars are a delicious treat for the Holidays. You can choose to make your own yummy tart cranberry filling
Guilt-Free Pecan Pie Cookies (Paleo & Vegan)
Guilt-Free Pecan Pie Cookies (Paleo & vegan)
Vegan Almond Crescent Cookies
These Vegan Almond Crescent Cookies are crispy, buttery, and made with almond flour for a delicious gluten-free cookie!
Vegan Eggnog Cookies
These soft, cake-like cookies are easy to make and perfect for the Christmas season!
Ginger Snaps + Gingerbread
What Christmas cookie box would be complete without ginger snaps? And don't forget about a vegan gingerbread house! Whip up a simple icing to decorate it or dust it in a snowy shower of icing sugar for a holiday centerpiece.
Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies
Santa is going to love these gingerbread cookies! They’re rich with classic gingerbread flavor, pillowy soft, perfectly spiced, and taste like Christmas!
Vegan Gingerbread Recipe
Bake up a vegan gingerbread house with this delicious vegan gingerbread recipe. I based this eggless gingerbread recipe on the amazing gingerbread house recipe my family has been using for decades, and for baking thousands of gingerbread houses.
Gingerbread Sandwich Cookies
Jump right into the holiday spirit with these gingerbread sandwich cookies! The best part? They’re stuffed with a velvety vanilla buttercream. Yum!
No-Bake Gingerbread Date Balls
Gingerbread Date Balls are easy no-bake treats you can make in minutes, and can even be frozen ahead (for holiday DIY gifts)! Great for desserts or snacks!
The Best Vegan Gingerbread Cookies
These Vegan Gingerbread Cookies are a delicious Christmas treat and are easy to make! Be sure to bring these fun gingerbread men to your next holiday gathering.
Candy Canes + Peppermint
If you love peppermint and candy canes, these are the best vegan Christmas cookies! Fun, playful and so pretty to look at, these make a great centerpiece to any platter of sweet treats.
Christmas Candy Cane Macarons (Vegan)
These vegan candy cane macarons are perfect for Christmas! Filled with peppermint buttercream with crushed candy cane pieces…
Vegan White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)
A perfect holiday cookie recipe that tastes just like Christmas! These Vegan White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are gluten-free, allergy-free, and easy!
Peppermint Bark Cookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
These Peppermint Bark Cookies are gluten-free, vegan, & allergy-free! Soft chocolate cookies, dairy-free white chocolate, & peppermint candy!
Cookies With Chocolate
Holiday cookies with chocolate chips? Yes please! With cocoa powder, chocolate chips or white chocolate these decadent treats are always a welcome treat for chocolate lovers. Perfect for a cozy Christmas movie night.
Easy Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Super soft, thick, chewy, and fudgy vegan chocolate crinkle cookies with double chocolate and made extra sweet with the powdered sugar.
Vegan Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies (easy one bowl recipe!)
Calling all chocolate chip cookie lovers! This is the perfect, chewy chocolate chip cookie recipe and it only requires one bowl. Easy and delicious and just the thing to plate up beside a big glass of vegan milk for Santa!
Raspberry White Chocolate Cookies
I’ve tested and retested these Raspberry White Chocolate Cookies and I have to tell you, these babies are seriously good. They are made with fresh or
Vegan Twix Copycat Recipe
Not technically a holiday traditions but such a delicious treat that everyone will be glad you made them! Vegan Twix are so crazy delicious and simple to make. This is the treat your kids will love but you will love even more! Vegan twix bar recipe with NO DATES and the closest you’ll get to the original! Crunchy cookie base, gooey caramel and crisp chocolate.
Easy Tahini Choc Chip Cookies
These super yummy and easy Tahini Choc Chip Cookies have been made over and over at my house. They’re Gluten-Free, Vegan (obviously) and utterly addictive
Chewy Gluten Free Chocolate Molasses Cookies
Crispy edges with a wonderful chewy bite throughout, these gluten free, vegan chocolate molasses cookies are so addictive! Perfect for the holiday season!
Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Cookies
No wheat, no dairy, insanely decadent! These vegan gluten-free chocolate cookies are crispy on the outside and chewy in the middle.
Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Thick, chewy and wonderful, these Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are so, so simple to make. They are 100% vegan and 1000% addictive.
Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies
Deep, dark, insanely rich and chocolate-y Chocolate Marshmallow Cookies with perfect crackly tops. They are soft, chewy and crispy all at the same time and naturally gluten-free. These are cookies for people who are serious about cookies ... And chocolate ... And marshmallows…
Vegan White Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies (Gluten-Free, Allergy-Free)
A sweet and salty treat to fill up the cookie jar! Loaded Vegan White Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies that are gluten-free, allergy-free, and great for kids and adults! These soft cookies are a perfect balance between sweet dairy-free white chocolate and salty, crunchy gluten-free pretzels! This recipe is a cookie platter must!
A sweet and salty treat! Loaded Vegan White Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies that are gluten-free, allergy-free, and great for kids and adults!
Cookie Fries
These dippable cookie fries are a fun twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie. Dip them into the easy chocolate peanut butter dip and serve them up for your next party or get-together or just when you have a cookie craving!
The best cookie fries, perfect for dipping! Great for parties and special occasions!
Funfetti Chocolate Chip Cookies
The only way a chocolate chip cookie can improve is when it’s vegan and filled with rainbow sprinkles. Elevate your chocolate chip cookies to celebrate life.
Vegan Cookie Dough Bites
These Vegan Cookie Dough Bites require only 8 ingredients and can be made in just 5 minutes. Easy, no-bake, GF option + video!
Pumpkin Spice + Everything Nice
Warm spices and wholesome ingredients make up these vegan Christmas cookies (and with their pumpkin spice flavors, they are great at Thanksgiving too).
Pumpkin Spice Latte Cookies (Grainless, Vegan)
Soft and pillowy cookies, healthier (and better) than a pumpkin spice latte. These pumpkin spice latte cookies are, gluten-free, vegan, and paleo.
Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Vegan pumpkin chocolate chip cookies that are chewy rather than cakey! One bowl, 7 ingredients and no chilling is needed.
Vegan Pumpkin Cookies
This recipe makes BEST Pumpkin cookies that are vegan, gluten free and full of fall comfort vibes. These soft and moist pumpkin spiced cookies are perfect for holiday season.
Breakfast Cookies
Not technically Christmas cookies, these are the healthy snacks that will keep you going through a busy day. Pair them up with coffee for breakfast or keep them on hand for healthy treats for days spent skiing or walking in the snow.
Vegan Gluten-Free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
These vegan oatmeal raisin cookies are made with whole food ingredients, are gluten-free and taste like decadence. They will win over any cookie lover!
Tasty Hemp Seed Breakfast Cookies
These tasty hemp seed breakfast cookies are the perfect morning pick-me-up when you’re rushing out the door.
Healthy Vegan Carrot Cake Protein Bars (Raw/No-Bake)
This no-bake recipe for carrot cake protein bars is vegan and easy to make. They’re the perfect snack for an energy boost in the afternoon.
Vegan Banana Cookies, So Good You Can’t Eat Just One!
Banana Cookies with Pecans are egg-free and dairy-free. They are made with coconut butter, tahini, and pecans. Top with caramel date iciing for a treat!
Banana Steel Cut Oats Breakfast Cookies
Chewy, soft and lightly sweetened, these banana breakfast steel cut oats cookies are vegan and gluten-free. Easy to make and only 10 ingredients required.
Coffee Bean Cookies (Eggless & Gluten-Free)
These coffee bean cookies are a coffee lover’s dream snacking cookie! Healthy and completely egg-free, gluten-free and refined sugar-free.
There are many options for egg free baking! Flaxseed (or premade flax egg substitute) tends to be the best for baking but depending on your recipe, there are a lot of options. If you are trying to adapt your favorite traditional cookie to a vegan version, try one of these ideas.
So many delicious cookies with no eggs and dairy! I hope this list of vegan Christmas cookies helps make your holidays merry and bright.
Let me know which ones you like best in the comments below or on socials.(Looking for another tasty vegan treat? Try Vegan Lemon Poppyseed Muffins or mix up some Homemade Hazelnut Butter to bake into cookies or drizzle over bananas and dark chocolate.) Happy baking!
What is an easy vegan frosting for cookies?
A simple margarine frosting is fast, easy and vegan.
Start with ½ cup (one stick) of hard, vegan margarine that is at room temperature so it is soft. Start beating it with a mixer and slowly add 2 ½ cups of powdered sugar.
Add ½ teaspoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon of vanilla and beat until frosting becomes smooth. Add 1 teaspoon of water at a time (or juice: lemon or orange) if you want the frosting thinner or place in fridge to firm it up if it's a bit too soft.
This will frost one 9x13 cake, a dozen muffins or 2-3 dozen cookies depending on their size.
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