Over 20 incredible vegan Christmas cookies that are perfect for gifting to family and friends, bringing to gatherings or simply enjoying at home these holidays!

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In this collection of vegan Christmas cookie recipes, you’ll find a range of cookies. From soft and chewy cookies to buttery shortbread cookies to healthier cookies, it’s easy to find you’ll find something that you will love!

All of these cookies don’t have any eggs and are dairy-free, and some are gluten-free and refined sugar-free. All recipes have been loved by vegans and non-vegans alike!

Alternatively, if you want to bake a bigger dessert for the holidays, check out my roundup of vegan Christmas desserts.

Vegan Gingerbread Cookies

These easy vegan gingerbread cookies are essential for the holidays! You can make them soft or crunchy, and they're wonderfully spiced with a hint of molasses.
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Vegan Almond Cookies

These buttery vegan almond cookies are easy to make and come together in one bowl! They have a crunchy almond exterior, soft and chewy interior, with an optional hint of marzipan.
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Vegan Mint Chocolate Cookies

These vegan mint chocolate cookies taste like mint Oreos! You can't go wrong with crunchy chocolate cookies and a sweet peppermint buttercream.
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Vegan Ginger Cookies

Soft and chewy vegan ginger cookies with crispy edges and lots of ginger flavor. They're made with 8 simple pantry ingredients and, unlike gingerbread, these cookies don't need any fancy decorations.
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Vegan Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Soft, buttery and indulgent vegan chocolate thumbprint cookies with a dark chocolate ganache filling. These cookies have a brownie-like texture, and don't need to be chilled beforehand.
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Peanut Butter and Jelly Cookies

These thumbprint cookies transform a classic childhood sandwich into a fun snack for the holidays! You can't go wrong by combining salty creamy peanut butter with sweet raspberry jam.
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Close up of peanut butter jelly cookies on cooling rack. Each cookie is coated in chopped peanuts and has a thumbprint filled with red jam.

Vegan Shortbread with Pistachio and Cranberries

This vegan shortbread is studded with pistachios, cranberries, and can be made into festive raspberry linzer cookies! They're straightforward to make and use only common pantry ingredients.
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Vegan Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

These soft and chewy vegan pumpkin chocolate chip cookies are the perfect combination of earthy pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice and gooey chocolate chips.
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Vegan Jam Tarts

Vegan jam tart cookies combine a buttery shortcrust pastry with an easy homemade raspberry jam (or store-bought). They taste just like childhood and you can make them in a muffin pan!
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Vegan Snickerdoodles

Soft vegan snickerdoodle cookies with thick puffy centers and chewy edges. These nostalgic cinnamon cookies are easy to make and use basic ingredients.
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Vegan Gingerbread Cookies (refined sugar free)

Healthier vegan gingerbread cookies that are refined sugar-free and don't use molasses. They're the perfect soft or crunchy gift for loved ones these holidays!
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Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft and tender vegan peanut butter chocolate chip cookies with gooey pools of chocolate. The cookies are easy to make and you don't need to chill the dough!
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Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

These soft and chewy vegan pumpkin cookies have crisp edges, puffy centers, and are packed with pumpkin puree! They are made with simple ingredients and are a great cozy treat with a cup of tea.
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Vegan Coffee Cake Cookies

These vegan coffee cake cookies are soft, pillowy and perfect for cinnamon lovers! They combine a thick cinnamon cookie with a buttery streusel and are topped with an easy icing.
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Vegan Oatmeal Cookies

Buttery vegan oatmeal cookies that are packed with hearty oats and have a hint of cinnamon. You can't skip this timeless classic for the holidays.
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Vegan White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

Soft and chewy vegan white chocolate cranberry cookies have a hint of brown sugar and are packed with sweet chewy cranberries and dairy-free white chocolate.
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Vegan Funfetti Cookies

These vegan funfetti cookies will bring a burst of color and joy to anyone's inner child! They have a nostalgic cake batter flavor and require no rolling pin or cookie cutters. Use red and green sprinkles for a festive touch!
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Vegan Gluten-Free Triple Chocolate Cookies

These vegan gluten-free triple chocolate cookies are made with oil instead of butter. They have crispy edges and a soft chewy center and are packed with chocolate.
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Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

One-bowl vegan oatmeal raisin cookies that are packed with flavor as they use brown sugar, cinnamon, chewy oats and a hint of maple syrup.
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Close-up of oatmeal raisin cookies on crumpled parchment paper. The cookies are golden and thick.

Buttery Vegan Peanut Butter cookies

Thick and soft vegan peanut butter cookies that melt in your mouth! These buttery cookies are easy to make and use simple ingredients.
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Peanut butter cookies in single layer on wire rack with peanuts, peanut butter and brown tea towel on the side.

Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies (3 ingredients)

Easy almond flour shortbread cookies that are delightfully crispy and made with only 3 ingredients! They are healthy, gluten-free, paleo, keto and can be made oil-free.
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Almond flour shortbread stacked on a plate. The cookies are half dipped in chocolate with a sprinkle of pistachios and dried rose petals.

3-ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

These healthier peanut butter cookies are made with only peanut butter, maple syrup and almond flour! They're perfect for peanut butter lovers or if you want a quick wholesome snack.
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Single Serve Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie

If you don't want to make a full batch of cookies these holidays, this single-serve chocolate chip cookie is your answer! It has chewy edges, a soft gooey center and is loaded with chocolate chips. You don't even need a mixer to make the dough!
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Large vegan chocolate chip cookie on parchment paper.