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    25 Amazing Vegan Christmas Cookies

    Published: Nov 27, 2018 · Modified: Dec 18, 2020 by Sina · This post may contain affiliate links · 6 Comments

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    Vegan Christmas Cookies

    Are you getting ready for Christmas yet? Surprise your family and friends with some of these vegan Christmas cookies! They’re all pretty easy to make and some of them are even low in sugar and gluten-free!

    25 Amazing Vegan Christmas Cookies

    I absolutely LOVE Christmas baking! It reminds me so much of my childhood. And this year my Christmas mood actually started pretty early! So I teamed up with some fellow foodies and put together a huge roundup of vegan Christmas cookies.

    I just wanna try all of these vegan cookies at once! Don’t they look absolutely delicious?!

    We’ve got you covered with all kinds of vegan Christmas cookies.

    Here are some examples:

    • vegan sugar cookies
    • gingerbread cookies
    • cinnamon cookies
    • vegan thumbprint cookies
    • gingerbread men
    • shortbread cookies
    • vegan snickerdoodles
    • and sooo many more!!

    And if that’s not enough you can check out the virtual Holiday cookie party I had with some fellow vegan food bloggers three years ago.

    If you’re looking for more vegan Christmas recipes, I’ve got you covered with festive vegan mains, appetizers, desserts, and even Christmas drinks! It’s the most magical time of the year and vegans definitely don’t have to miss out on the delicious Christmas feast.

    As always, click on the heading above each photo to see the recipe. 

    So let’s get the vegan baking started!

    25 Amazing Vegan Christmas Cookies You Have to Try This Year!

    1. Vegan Orange Cinnamon Christmas Cookies 

    20 Amazing Vegan Christmas Cookies

    These vegan orange cinnamon Christmas cookies have been one of my favorites for years!  They’re extremely easy to make, packed with flavor and nutrients, and sooo delicious! Oh, and let me tell you there is a lot of cinnamon involved.

    2. The Best Vegan Sugar Cookies

    a stack of vegan sugar cookies on a wooden board with a mug and star-shaped cookie cutters in the background

    These vegan sugar cookies by Marina from Yummy Mummy Kitchen made with coconut oil. They’re are perfect for cut-outs and the recipe couldn’t be easier!

    3. Vegan Coconut Butter Ginger Snaps

    a hand holding a vegan ginger snap cookie over more cookies on a white dish cloth

    These vegan gingersnaps by Brandi from The Vegan 8 are perfectly sweetened and spicy! Brandi used coconut butter to give them an extra dose of sweetness, flavor and buttery-ness.

    4. Vegan Gingerbread Cookies

    vegan gingerbread cookies in star and squirrel shape with icing on top and two cinnamon sticks, a bowl of powdered sugar, and chocolate chips on the side

    Don’t these perfect vegan gingerbread cookies by Marina from Yummy Mummy Kitchen look super cute? They’re perfect for decorating! Marina used coconut oil and wholesome ingredients for these cookies.

    5. Alfajores (Caramel Sandwich Cookies)

    a stack of two vegan alfajores cookies dusted with powdered sugar on a dark plate

    I just want to grab one of these melt-in-your-mouth Alfajores cookies by Audrey from Unconventional Baker from the screen. This soft gluten-free cookie sandwich is filled with gooey vegan caramel. And don’t forget to dust them with powdered white sugar.

    6. Vegan Sugar Cookies

    a hand holding a vegan sugar cookie with red and green food coloring with a stack of cookies in the background

    These vegan sugar cookies by Natasha from Salt and Lavender are super soft, easy to make, and require no chilling! Natasha included several fun ideas on how to customize your vegan sugar cookies.

    7. Gluten-Free Holiday Thumbprint Cookies

    three thumbprint cookies on a white plate on a white surface with cookie crumbles on the side

    These thumbprint cookies by Ashley from Blissful Basil are the perfect vegan Christmas cookies. They’re made with oat and coconut flour and they’re filled with fruit spread. And they’re not only vegan but also gluten-free!

    8. Vegan and Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies

    a stack of vegan sugar cookies on a white surface with more cookies and Christmas decoration in the background

    Don’t these vegan sugar cookies by Brandi from The Vegan look super delicious? They’re gluten-free and Brandi didn’t use any butter or oil for this recipe. Soft, chewy, and perfectly sweet!

    9. Almond Crescent Cookies

    almond crescent cookies with powdered sugar on a serving plate on a dark surface with evergreens in the background

    These almond crescent cookies by Audrey from Unconventional Baker are super simple and come together in just minutes. Audrey provided you with a gluten and dairy-free recipe for traditional holiday almond crescent cookies.

    10. Apple Pie Vegan Protein Cookies

    20 Amazing Vegan Christmas Cookies

    These vegan apple pie protein cookies by Gabriel from One Clever Chef are super healthy and refined sugar-free. And their intense caramel apple pie taste is just perfect for Christmas! Besides, they’re also gluten-free and nut-free.

    11. Cherry Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

    cherry chocolate thumbprint cookies on a baking sheet with extra chocolate drizzled on top

    These chocolate cookies with a pool of cherry pie filling by Megan from Allergy Awesomeness look so delicious! They’re vegan and gluten-free and just look a that extra chocolate drizzled on top! BIG yum!

    12. Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies

    a stack of chocolate peppermint crinkle cookies on a wooden board

    Rebecca from Strength and Sunshine added a minty twist on the holiday crinkle cookie with this recipe. The cookies are vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for kids!

    13. Chewy Vegan and Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies

    vegan gingerbread cookies in a box on a dark board with Christmas decoration on the side

    These vegan gingerbread cookies by Gwen from Delightful Adventures are chewy, perfectly spiced, and covered with sparkly sugar. A great addition to your baking list of vegan Christmas cookies!

    14. No Bake Marzipan Rum Balls

    marzipan rum balls in a wooden bowl with a golden ribbon in the background

    These vegan and gluten-free no-bake marzipan rum balls by Bianca from Elephantastic Vegan are perfect for the holidays. They’re super easy to make you don’t even need an oven for them. And the best thing is that they’re ready in just 10 minutes!

    15. Chewy Gluten-Free Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies

    a stack of vegan chocolate gingerbread cookies on white parchment paper with more cookies and a glass of milk in the background

    These chocolate gingerbread cookies by Jenn from Veggie Inspired are crispy on the outside and perfectly chewy on the inside. And the best thing is that they’re healthy! So you can go ahead and eat more than one!

    16. Cookie Butter Pinwheel Cookies

    vegan cookie butter pinwheels on a glass cookie platter

    These cookie butter pinwheel cookies by Alisa from Go Dairy Free are made with Speculoos spread. It’s also know as “cookie butter” and it’s super yummy. If you haven’t tried it, you should really give it a try!

    17. Vegan Gingerbread Men

    a vegan gingerbread man on a marble counter top with red, green, and white confetti on the side

    Don’t these vegan gingerbread men by Sara from Beaming Banana look super cute? They recipe is a healthy and gluten-free twist on the most classic Christmas cookies. Instead of icing, Sara used unsweetened coconut cream to decorate her gingerbread men.

    18. Chocolate Dipped Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

    six vegan chocolate-dipped shortbread cookies on parchment paper on a black surface with fresh rosemary on the side

    These vegan shortbread cookies by Sarah from My Darling Vegan are super buttery and flaky. They’re dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with Himalayan sea salt. What a great twist on this classic cookie!

    19. German Spiced Cookies

    vegan lebkuchen drizzled with chocolate on a white dish cloth with Christmas decoration on the side and a black background

    Lebkuchen, traditional German spice cookies, are very common around Christmas. They are a bit like gingerbread and Alexandra from Occasionally Eggs made a delicious vegan version. And she drizzled some extra chocolate on top. Perfect for the holidays!

    20. Pine Needle Shortbread Cookies

    six vegan pine needle shortbread on a wooden counter top with powdered sugar on top and a cooling rack with more cookies in the background

    These vegan pine needle shortbread cookies by Melanie from A Virtual Vegan will melt in your mouth. They have just a hint of piney and citrusy flavor. Delicate and delicious!

    21. Oatmeal Date and Pecan Cookies

    three oatmeal date and pecan cookies on a cookie tray with a bottle of milk and a fir branch in the background

    These oatmeal date and pecan cookies by Amanda from My Goodness Kitchen make healthy and delicious vegan Christmas cookies! Top them with some melted chocolate if you’d like!

    22. Perfect Vegan Snickerdoodles

    a stack of four vegan snickerdoodle cookies on a white wooden board with cinnamon sticks and more cookies in the background

     

    These vegan snickerdoodles by Melanie from A Virtual Vegan require just a few simple ingredients and no oil. They come together in under 25 minutes are soft-baked and buttery.

    23. Vegan Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti

    20 Amazing Vegan Christmas Cookies

    These crispy and chewy biscotti cookies by Linda from Veganosity are perfect for the holidays! Linda added cranberries and pistachios to her biscotti cookies, which is the perfect combination for Christmas!

    24. Almond Flour Sugar Cookies 

    Christmas-tree shaped sugar cookies on a baking sheet with a glass of milk

    These almond flour sugar cookies by Shelby from Fit As A Mama Bear are thin, tasty and easy to make. Besides, they’re also gluten-free and vegan and you only need minimal ingredients. They’re perfect to make with kids!

    25. No Bake Chocolate Date Cookies 

    no bake chocolate date cookies on a cooling rack with a bowl of dried fruits and nuts in the background

    You don’t even need an oven for these chewy chocolate date cookies by Anjali from Vegetarian Gastronomy. Anjali used dried fruits and seeds for these cookies, so they’re a natural energy booster!

    I LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU GUYS!

    I hope you enjoy these vegan Christmas cookies as much as I do! Don’t forget to pin or share this post so you have these vegan cookie recipes ready when you need them! Happy baking! 

    If you give any of these vegan Christmas cookies a try, I’d love to know what you think about it. Just leave me a comment below. Your comments really make my day!

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    Sina – xx

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    Comments

    1. SKCW

      December 18, 2018 at 7:05 pm

      This list is sooooo impressive! Great job and thank you

      Reply
    2. Gwen

      December 08, 2017 at 11:02 pm

      I haven’t started my cookie baking for this year yet, but soon! And now I have a few more ideas to add to my regular list, thank you! And thanks for including my chewy gingerbread cookies in your list :)

      Reply
    3. Sara

      November 28, 2017 at 1:28 pm

      What a great list!! I’m so ready for all things Christmas baking. Thanks for including my gingerbread cookies, too! :)

      Reply
    4. Linda from Veganosity

      November 27, 2017 at 4:30 pm

      This gorgeous collection of Christmas cookies totally put me in the mood to bake! Thank you for including our Biscotti!

      Reply
    5. Natasha @ Salt & Lavender

      November 26, 2017 at 3:55 am

      Thanks so much for including my sugar cookies, Sina! <3

      Reply
    6. Jenn

      November 25, 2017 at 11:26 pm

      Bring on the Christmas Cookies! My kids and I have already been discussing which ones we are going to make for Santa this year. They all want something different of course – three batches of yummy cookies coming right up!

      These all look so delicious! Thank you for including my Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies!

      Reply

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