20 Vegan Christmas Cookies to Make This Year

Getting ready to bake up a vegan Christmas cookie storm for the holidays? Here is a collection of 20 vegan Christmas cookie recipes for you to try out. I have carefully chosen a few recipes from my recipe collection, plus added a few from my blogging friends, to give you a fun and comprehensive collection of the best vegan Christmas cookies.

As far as I’m concerned, Christmas cookie-making and baking are essential parts of the festivities! Have fun whipping up one or all of these cookie recipes this December!

Cut Out Sugar Cookies

This is a super popular recipe of mine – you need to try it out this festive season. Pick up your favorite Christmas-shaped cookie cutter and get baking!

There are so many cut-out vegan sugar cookie recipes on the internet, but I’ve found this one works the best for me, especially because these cookies taste absolutely delicious. It’s one of those recipes you’ll keep forever. Have fun decorating the cookies with sprinkles and sparkles!

If you’ve always wanted to make Royal Icing but are vegan, never-fear! Here is the perfect vegan royal icing recipe using chickpea (aka aquafaba) to get the consistency needed.

Christmas Spritz Cookies

These spritz cookies are made using a press – the dough is straightforward, and the cookies bake in about 10 minutes or less. 

I recommend these if you want a cookie to hang on your Christmas tree. You can make these into little hanging wreaths by tying a ribbon through the middle. So lovely!

They have the most delicious, delicate almond taste, perfect as a flavor-alternative to vanilla. Click here for this vegan butter cookie recipe!

Vegan Snowball Cookies 

These are the ultimate in soft, melt-in-the-mouth cookies. You can’t stop eating them once you start, which is why they are one of the best-loved cookies in the world! 

Snowball cookie dough is similar to shortbread dough. It is incredibly delicate and flavored with nuts and vanilla. I love that the pretty powdered coating looks like a fresh dusting of fallen snow. These are great to make and package as a gift for a friend or family member. Click here for the recipe!

Photo Credit: Simply Bakings

Vegan Apple Pie Cookies

Lainey is a dear friend of mine, and she has a beautiful recipe for Vegan Apple Pie Cookies on her website. 

Made with fresh apples, cinnamon, and a flaky crust, these Vegan Apple Pie Cookies are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth while staying true to your vegan lifestyle. Plus, they make your kitchen smell amazing while they’re baking!  Click here for the recipe!

Photo Credit: The All Natural Vegan

Soft and Chewy Cranberry Orange Cookies

These vegan soft and chewy orange cranberry cookies are a delightful festive treat. They are the perfect blend of zesty orange and tart cranberries. Bursting with bright citrus flavors, they have a lovely, tender bite with crispy brown edges, making them a comforting treat for any occasion, especially around the holidays—vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and oil-free. Click here for the recipe!

Vegan Pumpkin Cookies 

You will love these glowy orange spiced pumpkin cookies! They have a classic cookie texture – soft, buttery, and melt-in-the-mouth good. These can be whipped up relatively quickly and are super fun to make.

These plant-based vegan cookies are finished off with a glaze drizzle. I recommend these if you are looking for a healthy Holiday cookie recipe to bake for friends and family. Click here to check out the recipe.

Photo Credit: Savor The Spoonful

Biscoff Butter Cookies (Vegan)

These Biscoff butter cookies are vegan, dairy-free, and absolutely delicious. They are perfectly chewy with soft, moist centers and firm edges. The Biscoff spread gives them the taste of cinnamon, caramel, and graham crackers all in one bite. Yum! Click here for the recipe!

Photo Credit: Vegan Huggs

Vegan Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Whether you are hosting a holiday party or heading out for the festivities, these Vegan Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are the perfect treats to make for your friends and family. They are easy and fun to make, and everyone will love them! Click here for the recipe!

Vegan Lemon Crinkle Cookies 

These dainty little vegan lemon cookies are addictive. They melt on your tongue. I love their wrinkled appearance – they have a “made in a bakery” look and they taste as good as they look!

Try this recipe out if you love a good, lemony, luscious flavor. You can bake a batch of these in around 30 minutes. It’s incredible to think how quickly you can make these cookies, considering their “pro” appearance! Click here for this crinkle cookie recipe!

Photo Credit: Nuts & Twigs

Soft Vegan Gingerbread Cookies

If you’re looking for the ultimate vegan treat this holiday season, look no further than these heavenly soft vegan gingerbread cookies dipped in a decadent maple glaze. Click here for the recipe!

Photo Credit: Beet Of The Wild

Crunchy Gluten-Free Vegan Gingerbread Cookies

These Crunchy Gluten-Free Vegan Gingerbread Cookies make the perfect healthy holiday treat! Not only are they delicious, but also low in sugar, molasses free and high in protein. Click here for the recipe!

Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies 

Get ready for the life-changing flavor combination of toasted almonds and tart raspberry. You guys! These cookies are a must-try. 

I love the simplicity of the process and how rustic their appearance is. They have the ultimate homemade look and feel to them.  In this recipe, you’ll use your thumb to hollow out a little area for the raspberry filling. 

These raspberry almond thumbprint cookies are lovely laid out on a pretty plate to enjoy with a tea or hot lemonade.

Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies

These Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies are a holiday must-bake! Soft, chewy, and brimming with warm spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger, they’re the perfect festive treat. The signature crinkle effect makes them a showstopper on any dessert table, while the delightful flavors will fill your home with all the cozy holiday vibes you’ve been waiting for. Get ready to make these gingerbread crinkle cookies a new tradition! Click here for the recipe!

Photo Credit: Earthly Provisions

Vegan Shortbread Cookies

These Vegan Shortbread Cookies require just 4 ingredients and no chill time! They bake up crisp and so tender that they almost melt in your mouth and are easy to make. This is the perfect shortbread recipe. Click here for the recipe!

Vegan Gingersnap Cookies 

These are the ultimate soft and chewy cookies. They’re full of healthy, wellness-giving ingredients like molasses, ground flaxseeds, and coconut.

These gingersnap cookies burst with warming flavors from the ginger, allspice, and cinnamon. They’re an easy-going kind of cookie that is perfect for any occasion! Try this recipe now!

Almond Biscotti

These almond-loaded Italian biscuits get baked twice until toasty and golden. My top tip is to use the best quality almond extract you can get your hands on. Click here for this vegan recipe!

Photo Credit: Haute & Healthy Living

Healthy Oat Flour Thumbprint Cookies

These oat thumbprint cookies are the perfect healthy treat to enjoy during the holiday season or any time of year! Filled with sweet and nutty flavors, these simple peanut butter cookies are topped with gooey strawberry chia jam for one delicious bite. They’re so good, no one will ever guess they’re a healthier option! {Vegan, dairy-free & gluten-free} Click here for the recipe!

Photo Credit: Organically Addison

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

These are the best Vegan chocolate chip cookies ever! They are thick with chewy edges and soft gooey centers. This one bowl recipe comes together in less than 20 minutes total. No dough chilling required. They are great for birthdays, holidays, Christmas and more! Click here for this vegan chocolate chip cookie recipe!

Vegan Raspberry Truffles

These aren’t exactly a cookie, but I feel they can sit comfortably with cookies on this list. You’ll need a food processor and a freezer to make these. 

I love how elegant these little pops filled with tart raspberry and refreshing coconut are. These raspberry truffles look seriously fancy, yet they are so easy to make. Click here to grab the recipe!

Photo Credit: Sweet Fix Baker

Vegan Ginger Cookies

These giant vegan ginger cookies are soft and chewy in the inside and crispier on the sides, and super easy to make! Click here for the recipe!

Christmas Cookie Wreath

This festive and fun plant-based cookie wreath is a fun centerpiece. This is a great recipe to make with kids! 

You’ll love the pretty colors and fresh flavors from the berries and mint! You can also change up what you decorate the cookie wreath with – add little candy canes or other edible festive elements. Click here for the recipe!

My Family’s Gingerbread Houses

Here is a simple egg-free recipe for gingerbread houses. You’ve just GOT to make a few of these houses this year. 

I’ve included a bunch of tips, so there is nothing to be nervous about – it’s super easy to make these fun houses! Click here for the recipe and let’s get baking!

Happy Baking

I hope you enjoy all these delicious and festive vegan Christmas cookie recipes. Let me know if you try any of the recipes, or leave a comment and tell me your favorite Christmas cookie recipe.

Looking for even more vegan cookie recipes? Try my vegan meringue mushroom cookies, vegan raspberry cookies, or these cut out gingerbread cookies.