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    Vegan Cookies – 21 Delicious Vegan Cookie Recipes

    Published: Nov 19, 2018 · Modified: Jul 14, 2020 by Sina · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

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    Vegan Cookie Recipes

    These 21 vegan cookies make the perfect snack! Making vegan cookies is so much easier than you might think! They’re all super delicious, easy to make, and perfectly sweet. Besides, many of the vegan cookie recipes in this post are also gluten-free!

    a collage of four vegan cookies

    This roundup of vegan cookies is perfect for all cookie monsters! Whether you’re looking for breakfast cookies or sweet afternoon treats, we’ve got some great recipes for you!

    I’ve got some delicious vegan cookies on the blog and I absolutely LOVE making cookies. But I wanted to provide you with even more delicious vegan cookie recipes. So I teamed up with some fellow food bloggers. So many delicious vegan cookies in just one place!

    We’ve got a cookie for every taste. Here are some examples:

    • vegan chocolate chip cookies
    • pumpkin cookies
    • vegan peanut butter cookies
    • ginger cookies
    • Italian pignoli cookies
    • vegan raisin cookies
    • chunky monkey cookies
    • and sooo many more!

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

    If you’re looking for cookies for the holiday season, check out my roundup of 25 amazing vegan Christmas cookies.

    a collage of four vegan cookie recipes

    Vegan Cookies – FAQs:

    1. How Can You Replace Eggs and Milk in Vegan Cookies?

    It’s really easy to replace eggs and milk in vegan cookies.

    Instead of cow’s milk you can use a plant-based milk alternative such as almond milk or soy milk. You can find them in basically every supermarket these days.

    Replacing eggs is a bit more difficult, but it’s still very easy.

    Instead of eggs you could use:

    • bananans
    • applesauce
    • flaxseeds or chia seeds
    • store-bought vegan egg replacers
    • or even aquafaba (the liquid from canned chickpeas)

    All of these egg replacements work similar to eggs in baked goods. Bananas for example add moisture while flaxseeds work really well for binding. Check out this helpful article on vegan egg replacement for even more information.

    a collage of four vegan cookie recipes

    2. Can You Freeze Vegan Cookies?

    Yes, freezing vegan cookies works really well. However, you should pay attention not to make some common mistakes when freezing cookies.

    Baked Cookies will keep in the freezer for about a month. It’s important to let the cookies cool down completely before freezing them.

    Besides, it’s best to freeze them individually on a baking sheet first and then transfer them to a freezer bag after. Otherwise they might stick together. This is especially the case with peanut butter cookies and other sticky kinds of cookies.

    When defrosting baked cookies, make sure to take them out of the freezer bag or container, so they don’t become soggy because of condensation.

    However, you could also freeze cookie dough. It will last in the freezer up to 3 months. When freezing cookie dough, shape the dough into balls. Just like you normally would when you’re making cookies.

    Freeze them on a baking sheet for about an hour and then transfer them to freezer bags. Remember to write the date and the name of the cookies on the outside of your freezer bag. Maybe it’s also a good idea to add the baking instructions on the outside of the freezer bag.

    a collage of four vegan cookie recipes

    3. Can You Make Vegan Cookies without Sugar?

    Yes, making vegan cookies without sugar is possible. If you’re looking for healthy cookies, this is definitely the right place!

    A great way to make sugar-free cookies is by using bananas or dates as a sweetener. My chocolate banana cookies are a great example. I used two mashed bananas to sweeten them, which worked really well. They make a great and healthy snack.

    So let’s get started with all the delicious cookies!!

    Vegan Cookies – 20 Delicious Vegan Cookie Recipes

    1. Vegan Pumpkin Cookies with Chocolate Chunks

    a hand holding a vegan pumpkin cookie over a blue mug with almond milk with more cookies in the background

    These vegan pumpkin cookies with huge chocolate chunks are the perfect treat for cold fall days! They’re super easy to make and they’re so incredibly delicious! But attention: These vegan pumpkin cookies are super addictive! Haha! They’re usually gone SO fast in our house!

    2. Vegan Old-Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies 

    vegan oatmeal cookies with icing on a cooling rack

    You need only 8 ingredients for these vegan old-fashioned iced oatmeal cookies by Brandi from The Vegan 8. They’re made with oats, cashew butter, and maple syrup. And the best thing is that they’re gluten-free and oil-free as well!

    3. Ultimate Peanut Butter Cookies 

    three vegan peanut butter cookies on a baking tray with parchment paper

    These peanut butter cookies by Alexandra from Occasionally Eggs are made with coconut flour and maple syrup. They taste just like standard peanut butter cookies while being much healthier! And the best thing is that they’re super easy to make!

    4. No Bake Oatmeal Cookies with Chocolate and Peanut Butter 

    a hand holding a no bake cookie over a marble counter top with more cookies in the background

    These chocolate peanut butter no bake cookies are perfect when you feel like having a little treat and don’t have enough time for real baking! 10 minutes is all you need!

    5. Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls 

    a stack of Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies with a bottle of plant-based milk with two straws on the side

    These oatmeal chocolate chip cookie dough balls by Sophia from Veggies Don’t Bite are the perfect sweet treat or snack! They’re backed on the outside, while they have a soft cookie dough center. Yummy!

    6. Vegan Chocolate Chip Salted Caramel Cookies 

    Vegan Chocolate Chip Salted Caramel Cookies on a baking tray lined with parchment paper

    Don’t these vegan chocolate chip salted caramel cookies by Tasmin from Cupful of Cake look super decadent? They come together in just 25 minutes. They’re best eaten fresh out the oven when the chocolate is still warm and melty!

    7. Pignoli Cookies 

    a hand holding a pignoli Cookie with more cookies in the background

    Matt and Steph from Pasta-Based veganized a traditional Italian pignoli cookie recipe from Steph’s grandma to make these delicious vegan cookies. They’re made with almond paste and studded with mild pine nuts.

    8. Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies 

    a stack of Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies with a glass of plant-based milk in the background

    These vegan chocolate chip pretzel cookies are just irresistible!! I think it’s the combination of salty and sweet that always gets me…They’re ready in just 25 minutes!

    9. Whoopie Pie Ginger Cookies 

    a stack of Whoopie Pie Ginger Cookies on a blue plate

    This whoopie pie ginger cookies by Florian from Contentedness Cooking are super rich and indulgent! They’re filled with a dairy-free cream filling based on coconut milk. The recipe is vegan, gluten-free, and pretty easy to make! Almost hard to believe that they’re entirely vegan!

    10. Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies 

    Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies on a white plate with a glass of milk and two straws on the side

    These soft-baked peanut butter oatmeal chocolate chip cookies by Gwen from Delightful Adventures call for just a few simple ingredients. And only 10 minutes baking time. And the best thing is that they’re vegan and gluten-free!

    11. Alfajores

    a stack of Alfajores cookies on a black plate with powdered sugar on top

    These alfajores are definitely a cookie dream come true! Audrey from Unconventional Baker filled her alfajores with gooey vegan caramel and she dusted them with powdered white sugar. BIG yum! Could you say no to this melt-in-your-mouth, soft, gluten-free cookie sandwich?

    12. Chocolate Banana Cookies

    a hand holding a chocolate banana cookie with more cookies and a banana in the background

    These chocolate banana cookies are incredibly easy and sooo delicious! You need only four ingredients to make them and they’re completely sugar-free. One of my favorite snacks!

    13. Vegan Ginger Goji Cookies 

    two stacks of Vegan Ginger Goji Cookies on a white surface with some goji berries on the side

    These vegan ginger goji cookies by Bianca from Elephantastic Vegan make a great Christmas treat. They’re super easy to make and so delicious! So they’re just perfect for afternoon tea.

    14. Chocolate Dipped Ginger Cookies

    Three . Chocolate Dipped Ginger Cookies on a white plate with a red dish cloth in the background

    Maybe you are looking for vegan Christmas cookies? Then these chocolate dipped ginger cookies by Linda and Alex from Veganosity are perfect for you! They’re easy to make and so warm and savory.

    15. Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies 

    Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies on a white plate with flowers

    Don’t these gluten-free cinnamon roll sugar cookies by Alisa from Go Dairy Free look amazing? They’re a real crowd-pleaser and they’re very easy to make! And they’re super delicious!

    16. Gluten-Free Maple Almond Cookies

    Gluten-Free Maple Almond Cookies in a dark bowl with parchment paper on marble counter top

    These gluten-free maple almond cookies by Heidi from The Simple Green are made with oats, almond flour, and maple syrup. And don’t forget to sprinkle some maple almonds on top!

    17. Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies 

    . Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies on a white plate with two candy canes on the side

    These chocolate peppermint crinkle cookies by Rebecca from Strength and Sunshine are gluten-free and vegan. And they make such a great treat for the holiday season!

    18. Chunky Monkey Cookies 

    two chunky monkey cookies on a cooling rack on a white wooden board with a blue dish cloth

    While traditional chunky monkey cookies are loaded with sugar, this version by Bianca from Elephantastic Vegan is not only vegan, but also oil-free and sugar-free. And they’re super fudgy and perfectly sweet!

    19. Oatmeal Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies 

    a hand dipping an oatmeal raisin cookie into a small bowl of milk with more cookies on the side

    These oatmeal raisin chocolate chip cookies by Melissa from Vegan Huggs are tender and chewy.  Besides, they’re super chocolatey and deliciously sweet. So they make such a great snack!

    20. Perfect Vegan Snickerdoodles 

    a stack of four vegan snickerdoodle cookies on a white board with more snickerdoodles in the background

    These vegan snickerdoodles by Melanie from A Virtual Vegan require just a few simple ingredients and no oil. Besides, they came together in under 25 minutes. And they’re so puffy, buttery, and cinnamony!

    21. Orange Cinnamon Cookies 

    a stack of star-shaped vegan cinnamon orange cookies on a white plate with dried orange slices and cinnamon sticks on the side

     These vegan orange cinnamon cookies have been one of my favorites for years!  They’re extremely easy to make, packed with flavor and nutrients, and sooo delicious! And they’re perfect for the holiday season!

    I LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU GUYS!

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

    If you give any of these recipes 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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    1. Linda from Veganosity

      November 19, 2018 at 6:34 pm

      Yummy roundup, Sina! Thank you for including our Chocolate Dipped Ginger Cookies. :)

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