Festive and Easy Vegan Christmas Cookie Recipes That Are Santa Approved
This post is all about the best vegan Christmas cookie recipes to enjoy this holiday season.
Is it even the holiday season if your kitchen doesn’t smell like freshly baked cookies? Whether you’re vegan, want to include vegan cookies in your holiday bake sale, or are baking for a vegan friend, these vegan Christmas cookie recipes are the perfect way to sweeten up your season!
I love a simple sugar cookie that’s decorated with fun and festive icing colors. But if you want vegan holiday cookies with a little more flair, this list will be essential in your holiday baking plans! From eggnog to peppermint, these Christmas cookies have the perfect festive touch that you know and love, but with a vegan twist.
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Easy vegan Christmas cookies
Vegan dessert recipes are great because they can include so many people’s different dietary needs. If your loved one, neighbor, or coworker can’t have eggs or dairy, this list will be super helpful as you put together your cookie box or Christmas treat bags. Also, a lot of these recipes happen to be gluten-free as well!
These Christmas cookie recipes are perfect for:
- Cookie swap parties
- Cookie decorating parties
- Christmas potlucks
- Holiday parties
- Cookie boxes as gifts
Best Vegan Christmas Cookies
Peppermint bark Oreo cookies
If you’re not much of a baker, these white chocolate-dipped Oreo cookies should be your go-to Christmas cookies!
I love that Oreos are accidentally vegan. The green adds a fun pop of color when you take a bite as well. For a bit more mint flavor, don’t forget to top them with some crushed peppermint!
These are the types of cookies that are incredibly quick to make, but they look perfectly festive when complete!
Get this peppermint bark Oreo cookie recipe here.
Vegan eggnog cookies
Scoot over simple sugar cookies and enjoy these perfectly festive eggnog cookies! Not everyone loves a super sugar-filled holiday cookie, and these are the perfect option for them. They have just enough sweetness without being covered with sprinkles and tons of frosting, if that isn’t your gift recipient’s thing! A warm cup of tea or even a glass of vegan eggnog would be the perfect pair for these cookies!
Get this vegan eggnog cookie recipe here.
Vegan snowball cookies
If you don’t get a white Christmas where you live, these snowball cookies are the perfect way to enjoy the snowy fun without even leaving your house! These cookies mimic the airy, dusty, and light feel of a snowflake perfectly and are a wonderful option to serve post Christmas dinner.
I originally learned about these as Mexican wedding cookies, but imagining them as mini snowballs is fun as well! These would be super cute to serve at a classroom party with a simple sign to display the festive name!
Get this vegan snowball recipe here.
Vegan Gluten-Free Whipped Shortbread Cookie Recipe
You can never go wrong with a plate of shortbread cookies with simple sprinkles on top! I couldn’t find these exact sprinkles in a vegan version, but you could use food coloring to keep the festive look to them. Just create the cookies in separate batches and add in your green and red dye to separate bowls.
Get this vegan gluten-free whipped shortbread cookie recipe here.
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Vegan peppermint bark cookies
Chocolate and peppermint are the perfect flavor combo for the holidays! These cookies could possibly pass as brownies, but either way, they’re delicious. Similar to the cookies above, you could dip them entirely in white chocolate or just leave some of the cookie exposed. If you’re a chocolate lover or have friends who are, they will obsess over these during the holidays!
Get this vegan peppermint bark cookie recipe here.
Vegan gingerbread Christmas cookie recipe
You simply can’t have a vegan Christmas dessert list without the classic gingerbread cookies! Keep them simple or add on buttons and frosting for some personality.
These gingerbread cookies are a great option for a cookie decorating party since they’re dairy-free and egg-free, so more people can join regardless of dietary concerns.
Get this vegan gingerbread recipe here.
Vegan Gingerbread Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
If you want a bit of extra sweetness, skip the classic gingerbread cookies and opt for these chocolate chip ones! These gingerbread and chocolate chip cookies blend the two classics flavors for something new. Don’t forget to add a sprinkle of sea salt to really draw out both of the flavors!
Get this vegan gingerbread chocolate chip cookie recipe here.
Vegan chocolate crinkle cookie recipe
These cookies remind me of snow-capped mountains! Aside from being beautiful and perfectly festive with your winter holiday party or cookie swap, these simple beauties are delicious too. If you’re looking for chewy cookies that melt in your mouth, these are the ones you’re looking for.
Get this vegan chocolate crinkle cookie recipe here.
Vegan white chocolate peppermint cookies
If you’re not a chocolate lover, you’ll be glad you tried these white chocolate and peppermint cookies. A simple base of vanilla cookie and white chocolate is the perfect background to the stars of the show, peppermint! I love that this recipe includes just a hint of mint rather than being fully peppermint. The bright candy red peppermint even adds a pop of color!
Get this vegan white chocolate peppermint cookie recipe here.
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Vegan Christmas sugar cookie recipe
These vegan Christmas sugar cookies are soft, sweet, and perfect for decorating with festive icing. These sugar cookies are made without dairy or eggs, so they’re a holiday treat everyone can enjoy. Add your favorite holiday and Christmas characters like gingerbread people, wreaths, snowmen, Santa, and more! It’s always good to have a simple sugar cookie recipe in your back pocket for all of your holiday parties!
Get this vegan sugar cookie recipe here.
FAQ’s about vegan Christmas cookies
Christmas cookie box ideas
Holiday cookie boxes are such an easy gift, and the cookies on this list are perfect for a wide group of people!
I love thrifting pretty festive plates, but if you don’t have time for that or need a larger supply of cookie containers, these cookie boxes are perfect! They come with a simple lid and a see-through section where your recipient can see the beautiful cookies you created!
I also love that since the boxes are blank, you can add festive decorations or personalized messages right on the box!
What ingredients do you need for vegan Christmas cookies?
A lot of vegan Christmas cookie recipes use plant-based swaps for butter, milk, and eggs. The most common swaps are vegan butter or coconut oil, plant-based milks like oat milk or almond milk, and then for faux eggs you can use things like flax eggs, and even apple sauce. Just like regular cookies, you’ll still need things like flour, sugar, baking powder, and whatever festive add-ins you prefer! Think dairy-free chocolate chips, sprinkles, or holiday spices.
How do I decorate vegan cookies without royal icing?
To skip the dairy in royal icing, you can simply use a mixture of powdered sugar and plant-based milk. For a bit of color, you can use your regular food coloring. Dairy-free chocolate, whether regular or white chocolate, is another great option for drizzling and dipping your cookies.
Vegan holiday cookies
You don’t have to miss out on the holiday fun just because you’re vegan! There are plenty of easy ingredient swaps that you can use to turn classic holiday cookies into perfectly vegan ones. Get your mixing bowls ready to whip up some perfectly chewy and sweet cookies to enjoy this holiday season! Merry Christmas!
What are some of your favorite vegan Christmas cookie recipes? Let us know in the comments below! It’s always nice to have new holiday baking recipes.
Stay well,
Maggie
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