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    50 Delicious Vegan Christmas Cookies Everyone Will Love!

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    Hey dessert fans! We've got some truly awesome vegan Christmas cookie recipes for you. Keep scrolling for all the inspiration you need to make this year's Christmas cookie box the best yet!

    A collage of different types of cookies "50 Festive Vegan Christmas Cookies".

    There's nothing like the smell of fresh cookies in the oven to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas holidays! We gathered 50 of the best vegan Christmas cookies to inspire you to get baking this year.

    If you are doing a cookie exchange you'll find tons of great inspiration for new and exciting vegan recipes to share with your friends and family.

    For each recipe, you'll find helpful at a glance info to decide if the recipe is for you.

    We've also organized this list of vegan Christmas cookies into three sections, so you can find the perfect holiday cookies to suit your dietary needs!

    Happy holidays!

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    Vegan Cookies

    Star and christmas tree shaped lebkuchen with lemon icing or chocolate coating.

    Vegan Lebkuchen Cookies

    These vegan German style gingerbread cookies are a delight for all the family! Delicious covered in lemon glaze or dipped in chocolate.
    At a glance: Soft, rich, fun to make
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 30 minutes + decorating time
    Recipe by: veganonboard.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A pile of vegan snickerdoodle cookies on a white plate.

    Vegan Snickerdoodles

    These classic cookies are a holiday must-have! The cookie dough is rolled in cinnamon sugar before baking to create a delicious coating!
    At a glance: Chewy, soft, perfectly spiced
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 50 minutes
    Recipe by: vegandessertideas.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Dark chocolate cookies with crushed candy canes on top.

    Vegan Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

    These delicious cookies are doubly chocolatey, with both chocolate chips and cocoa powder in the dough. They're extra fun decorated with crushed candy canes.
    At a glance: Fudgy, minty, festive
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 22 minutes
    Recipe by: runningonrealfood.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A tin full of crescent shaped cookies topped in icing sugar.

    Vegan Vanillekipferl Crescent Cookies

    These vegan vanilla crescent cookies are my personal favorite cookies for the holidays! They're just so delicious!
    At a glance: Buttery, melt-in-your-mouth, nutty
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 32 minutes + chilling
    Recipe by: veganonboard.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Red colored cookies topped with a thick layer of white frosting.

    Vegan Red Velvet Cookies with Cream Cheese Icing

    The red velvet cookies are so festive in red and white! If you are looking for a soft and sweet holiday cookie, this recipe is for you!
    At a glance: Soft, cakey, tangy
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 40 minutes + chilling
    Recipe by: berrybaker.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A pile of folded cookies filled with apricot jam.

    Vegan Kolaczki

    These cute cookies are a popular holiday cookie in Poland. They're delicious filled with an easy homemade almond apricot jam.
    At a glance: Flaky, light, fruity
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 40 minutes + cooling
    Recipe by: www.veggieinspired.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Small cookies topped with hazelnuts in a rectangular tin.

    Vegan Hazelnut Cookies

    These moreish vegan hazelnut cookies are perfect for the holidays! Inspired by German Nusstaler Christmas cookies. The recipe also includes chocolatey variations!
    At a glance: Crunchy, nutty, perfect for sharing
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 35 minutes + chilling
    Recipe by: veganonboard.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Golden brown cookies with white chocolate and cranberries in.

    Vegan White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

    White chocolate and cranberry are a beloved Christmas flavor combo! Enjoy them together in these delicious vegan cookies!
    At a glance: Crunchy outside, chewy soft inside
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 45 minutes
    Recipe by: www.rainbownourishments.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Peanut butter cookies with fork marks on top.

    Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

    These classic American cookies are always a hit on a cookie platter. This popular recipe is simple and quick.
    At a glance: 1 bowl, soft, chewy
    Diet*: Gluten-free option
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 25 minutes
    Recipe by: simple-veganista.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A pile of cookies studded with chocolate chips.

    Easy Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

    If you are still craving pumpkin bakes, these vegan chocolate chip cookies are a great alternative to more traditional Christmas cookies.
    At a glance: Chewy, warmly spiced, chocolatey
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 30 minutes + chilling
    Recipe by: www.gastronotherapy.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A tin full of almond biscotti.

    Vegan Almond Biscotti

    Biscotti are a traditional Italian cookie that's double baked. This vegan version is perfect for dunking in your holiday drinks!
    At a glance: Crunchy, nutty, sweet
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 46 minutes
    Recipe by: bakedbyclo.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Heart shaped vegan palmiers cookies in a tin.

    Cinnamon Palmiers

    These cinnamon palmiers are vegan and wonderfully tasty! They are French inspired puff pastry cookies. Just a few simple ingredients and fun to make!
    At a glance: Flaky, crunchy, nutty
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 25 minutes
    Recipe by: veganonboard.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Cookies with red and green swirl patterns on.

    Vegan Slice & Bake Cookies

    This recipe is inspired by Pillsbury slice-and-bake cookies. You can have fun customizing them with your own patterns and colors!
    At a glance: Fun, creative, colorful
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 35 minutes + chilling
    Recipe by: earthtoveg.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Green Christmas tree cookies decorated with white wavy lines.

    Vegan Matcha Cookies

    These vegan matcha cookies make the cutest Christmas trees!
    At a glance: Delicious, caffeinated, cute
    Diet*: Oil free option
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 30 minutes
    Recipe by: zardyplants.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A stack of three chewy ginger cookies, the top one with a bite out.

    Vegan Ginger Cookies

    These cozy ginger cookies are generously sized, thick and chewy. The crunchy sugar coating finishes them perfectly!
    At a glance: Chewy, warmly spiced, easy
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 50 minutes
    Time: 50 minutes
    Recipe by: vegandessertideas.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Golden brown oatmeal cookies studded with chocolate chips.

    Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

    These irresistible vegan oatmeal cookies are loaded with chocolate chips for extra deliciousness.
    At a glance: Chewy, buttery, gooey
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 30 minutes
    Recipe by: veganonboard.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Mitten and stocking shaped cookies decorated with white icing.

    Coconut Sugar Cookies

    These easy cookies are sweetened with coconut sugar. They're fun to make in Christmassy shapes.
    At a glance: Soft, chewy, fun
    Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free (without frosting), oil-free option
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 50 minutes
    Recipe by: www.breesveganlife.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A pile of snowball cookies dusted in powdered sugar.

    Vegan Snowball Cookies

    Snowball cookies are a Christmas classic and are also known as Mexican wedding cookies. This vegan recipe is easy and delicious!
    At a glance: Buttery, nutty, melt-in-your-mouth
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 28 minutes
    Recipe by: lovingitvegan.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A tin of piped butter cookies.

    Vegan Danish Butter Cookies

    These festive cookies are so adorable and delicious. You can either pipe them or have fun making festive shapes with a cookie press.
    At a glance: Buttery, melt in your mouth, fun
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 35 minutes
    Recipe by: wallflowerkitchen.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A plates of cookies covered in red and green sprinkles.

    Vegan Christmas Sprinkle Cookies

    These vegan cookies are soft & chewy on the inside, with a crunchy and colorful coating of sprinkles!
    At a glance: Simple, kid-friendly, fun
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 1 hour
    Recipe by: nosweatvegan.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Star shaped cookie with red jam centers on a wire rack.

    Vegan Linzer Cookies

    Vegan Linzer cookies are a holiday favorite. You'll love these light almond shortbreads sandwiched with jam. And they’re so much fun to cut out and assemble!
    At a glance: Simple, buttery, fruity
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 40 minutes
    Recipe by: veganonboard.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A pile of walnut shortbread cookies on a plate next to a yellow napkin.

    Walnut Shortbread Cookies

    These slice and bake cookies are packed with walnut flavor for a delicious and beautiful-looking holiday treat. Made with brown sugar for an irresistible caramelly flavor!
    At a glance: Rich, crumbly, crunchy
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 35 minutes
    Recipe by: vegandessertideas.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A pile of cranberry almond cookies on a white plate.

    Vegan Cranberry Almond Cookies

    These easy vegan cookies are flavored with almond extract and loaded with delicious cranberries.
    At a glance: Simple, fruity, buttery
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 27 minutes
    Recipe by: hasslefreevegan.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A stack of three piped chocolate cookies, some decoarted with red and green cherries.

    Festive Vegan Chocolate Butter Cookies

    These vegan chocolate cookies are a fun twist on Danish butter cookies. Made extra festive with a cherry on top!
    At a glance: Simple, buttery, fun to make
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 32 minutes
    Recipe by: berrybaker.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Gingerbread men in a loaf tin.

    Vegan Gingerbread Cookies

    Every holiday cookie platter needs some gingerbread men and women! These cute cookies are fun to decorate with vegan aquafaba royal icing.
    At a glance: Zesty, soft, chewy
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
    Recipe by: addictedtodates.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Shortbreads decorated in pink Christmas trees and sprinkles.

    Easy Vegan Shortbread Cookies

    Shortbread are a classic cookie for the holidays! This vegan recipe has just 5 simple ingredients.
    At a glance: Buttery, crisp, sweet
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 17 minutes + chilling
    Recipe by: thebananadiaries.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Star shaped shortbread cookies hipped in chocolate and coated in sugar and candy canes.

    Vegan Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

    These adorable star shaped cookies are perfect for a cookie exchange. They are made with olive oil, so no vegan butter required!
    At a glance: Simple, festive, fun
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 30 minutes
    Recipe by: www.lavenderandmacarons.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Christmas tree shaped cookies with white icing.

    Vegan Ginger Spice Cookies

    These spiced cookies will fill your kitchen with the wonderful scent of Christmas - cinnamon, ginger and cloves!
    At a glance: Warmly spiced, cut-out, simple
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 30 minutes + chilling time
    Recipe by: www.lavenderandmacarons.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A stack of five no bake chocolate cookies.

    Incredibly Easy No Bake Chocolate Cookies

    You only need 3 ingredients to make these wonderfully chocolatey vegan no-bake cookies! A great holiday cookie to make when the oven is already full.
    At a glance: Simple, chewy, rich
    Diet*: Gluten-free if using GF-certified oats, oil-free
    Effort: Low
    Time: 10 minutes + chilling
    Recipe by: veganonboard.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE

    Top tip! We like to use reusable baking mats to line our baking sheets to cut down on waste. These compostable pre-cut parchment baking sheets are also super handy.

    Vegan & Gluten-Free Cookies

    Eight Christmas tree shaped sugar cookies decorated with green icing and sprinkles.

    Gluten-Free Vegan Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies

    The kids will love decorating these cute Christmas tree cookies with green icing and sprinkles!
    At a glance: Kid-friendly, fun, festive
    Diet*: Gluten-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 40 minutes
    Recipe by: strengthandsunshine.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A pile of cookies coated in sliced almonds on a plate.

    Vegan Almond Cookies

    These easy almond cookies have just 5 ingredients. Simple but oh so tasty!
    At a glance: Crunchy, chewy, rich
    Diet*: Oil-free, gluten-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 30 minutes
    Recipe by: itsnotcomplicatedrecipes.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A stack of sugar-dusted ball-shaped cookies on a black plate.

    Easy Vegan Gluten-Free Snowball Cookies

    Looking for a delicious vegan and gluten-free holiday cookie that everyone can enjoy? These snowball cookies are perfect!
    At a glance: Nutty, buttery, fun
    Diet*: Gluten-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 25 minutes
    Recipe by: mypureplants.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Thumprint cookies filled with cranberry sauce.

    Vegan Thumbprint Cookies

    These colorful cookies are filled with tangy cranberry sauce for a fun and festive twist.
    At a glance: Nutty, buttery, jammy
    Diet*: Gluten-free, contains nuts
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 24 minutes + resting
    Recipe by: www.aimadeitforyou.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A stack of shortbreads with lemon zest on top.

    Easy Lemon Cookies

    These zesty bite-size cookies are a refeshing addition to a plate of vegan holiday cookies.
    At a glance: Tender, sweet, buttery
    Diet*: Gluten-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 30 minutes
    Recipe by: minimalistbaker.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Ginger cookies wth a cracked sugar coating on a wire rack.

    Easy Vegan Ginger Cookies

    These simple ginger cookies are wonderfully spicy and rich. Made with oat flour and apple sauce for a healthier option.
    At a glance: Soft, chewy, quick
    Diet*: Gluten-free (if using GF-certified oats), oil-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 20 minutes
    Recipe by: thishealthykitchen.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A stack of four brown cookies with the edges dipped in chocolate and candy canes.

    Chewy Gluten Free Chocolate Molasses Cookies

    These cookies combine two popular holiday flavors into one cookie! Warm spices and molasses together with a chocolate and peppermint twist.
    At a glance: Cozy, gingerbread, chewy
    Diet*: Gluten-free, oil-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 18 minutes
    Recipe by: www.veggieinspired.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Two pink decorated gingerbread houses.

    Cardamom Cookie Gingerbread House

    This gorgeous vegan gingerbread house will inspire you to throw your own holiday decorating party! This gluten-free recipe has pureed lentils in the cookie dough, to make a strong and sturdy house.
    At a glance: Cute, high-protein, fun
    Diet*: Gluten-free, oil-free
    Effort: High
    Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
    Recipe by: www.spabettie.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A hand picks up a jam sandwich cookie.

    Gluten-free Vegan Lemon Cookies

    These adorable gluten-free sandwich cookies are made with vegan lemon shortbread and delicious blueberry jam filling.
    At a glance: Tangy, crispy, buttery
    Diet*: Gluten-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 25 minutes
    Recipe by: mypureplants.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Four sugar cookies on a tiny plate topped with icing and sprinkles.

    Vegan Gluten-Free Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

    Get your decorating hats on and have fun making these easy vegan sugar cookies! They can be soft or crispy - it's your choice!
    At a glance: Fun, festive, creative
    Diet*: Gluten-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 27 minutes + chilling
    Recipe by: delightfuladventures.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Iced star shaped cookies arranged in the form of a christmas tree.

    Almond Cinnamon Cookies

    These easy cookies are made with almond flour and covered in a delicious cinnamon glaze.
    At a glance: Simple, chewy, citrusy
    Diet*: Gluten-free, oil-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 25 minutes
    Recipe by: www.tashasartisanfoods.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A stack of peanut butter cookies, the top one with a bite out.

    3-Ingredient Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

    These three ingredient cookies are so simple. They are sweetened with erythritol and are grain-free.
    At a glance: Easy, classic, quick
    Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free, oil-free
    Effort: Low
    Time: 18 minutes
    Recipe by: strengthandsunshine.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A vegan gingerbread man resting on a glass of milk.

    Vegan Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies

    These cute cookies are filled with classic Christmas spices. It's so much fun to make and decorate these cookies.
    At a glance: Crispy or soft, fun to decorate
    Diet*: Gluten-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 30 minutes + chilling
    Recipe by: delightfuladventures.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A stack of five crinkle cookies.

    Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies

    These vegan crinkle cookies are made extra Christmassy with a minty twist!
    At a glance: Minty, refreshing, sweet
    Diet*: Gluten-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 25 minutes
    Recipe by: strengthandsunshine.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE

    Vegan, GF & Refined Sugar-Free Cookies

    Cookies topped with chopped pistachios on a plate.

    Vegan Gluten Free Pistachio Cookies

    Pistachio nuts are a holiday favorite! They're the star of the show in these simple cookies.
    At a glance: Simple, nutty, small batch
    Diet*: Gluten-free, oil-free, refined sugar-free
    Effort: Low
    Time: 24 minutes
    Recipe by: xoxobella.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A pile of tahini cookies covered in sesame seeds on a white plate.

    Vegan Tahini Cookies

    Delicious vegan tahini cookies with only six simple ingredients. Chewy, crunchy and rich sesame cookies that are dairy-free, gluten-free and refined sugar-free.
    At a glance: Wholesome, chewy, crunchy
    Diet*: Gluten-free (if using GF certified oat flour), refined sugar-free, oil-free, nut-free
    Effort: Low
    Time: 27 minutes
    Recipe by: vegandessertideas.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A pile of almond cookies on a plate.

    Vegan Almond Butter Cookies

    These cookies are so tasty with the rich flavor of almonds and the crunch of oats.
    At a glance: Rich, buttery, simple
    Diet*: Gluten-free (if using GF certified oat flour), refined sugar-free, oil-free
    Effort: Low
    Time: 27 minutes
    Recipe by: vegandessertideas.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Cranberry and pumpkin seed oatmeal cookies on a plate.

    Vegan Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

    These delicious vegan cranberry oatmeal cookies are healthy and sweetened with maple syrup and banana. Simple and nutritious.
    At a glance: Chewy, wholesome, cinnamony
    Diet*: Gluten-free (if using GF-certified oats), refined sugar-free, oil-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 23 minutes
    Recipe by: thishealthykitchen.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A stack of snowflake shaped cookies.

    Vegan Maple Sugar Cookies

    These cute cut-out cookies are made with a mixture of gluten-free flours and are sweetened with maple sugar.
    At a glance: Crispy, nutty, cinnamony
    Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 30 minutes + chilling
    Recipe by: healthytasteoflife.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A half eaten cookie with dark chocolate and cranberries in.

    Cranberry and Chocolate Chunk Oatmeal Cookies

    These chewy cookies are easy and so tasty. Tangy and sweet dried cranberries go perfectly with decadent dark chocolate chunks.
    At a glance: Fluffy, chewy, flavorful
    Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 20 minutes
    Recipe by: www.eatingbyelaine.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Three cookies on a plate topped with frosting and oragne zest.

    Vegan Orange Cookies

    These refreshing cookies are so pretty and festive. They are sweetened with maple syrup and topped with an easy orange frosting.
    At a glance: Soft, chewy, citrusy
    Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free, paleo
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 1 hour
    Recipe by: www.texanerin.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    A hand reaches to pick up a scoop shaped chocolate cookie.

    Paleo No Bake Christmas Cookies

    You don't even need to switch the oven on for this easy no bake cookie recipe!
    At a glance: Nutty, simple, chocolaty
    Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free, paleo
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 11 minutes
    Recipe by: iheartumami.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Gingerbread cookies in the shape of people and christmas trees.

    Crispy Gingerbread Cut Out Cookies

    These vegan gingerbread cookies are deliciously crispy. They're great for gifting!
    At a glance: Crispy, warmly spiced, cut-out
    Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free, paleo
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 57 minutes
    Recipe by: gohealthywithbea.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE
    Round shortbread cookies half dipped in chocolate, pistachios and dried raspberries.

    Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies

    These delightful holiday cookies have just three basic ingredients. Easy and delicious!
    At a glance: Crispy, easy, quick
    Diet*: Gluten-free, refined sugar-free, paleo
    Effort: Medium
    Time: 17 minutes
    Recipe by: www.rainbownourishments.com
    CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE

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    * Diet disclaimer: Diet information is included as a helpful guide, but can't be guaranteed, especially as external websites may update their recipes. If you are catering for allergies, take care to double-check the recipe and your ingredients.

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