30 Vegan Holiday Cookies For Christmas

What better way to celebrate the season than with an assortment of yummy homemade vegan holiday cookies!

From classic gingerbread men and cut out sugar cookies to chewy cranberry oatmeal cookies and chocolate peppermint cookies, my collection of vegan Christmas cookie recipes has got something for everyone!

Plus, a few tips on how to make a Christmas cookie tin!

Best Vegan Christmas Cookies

I've done all the hard work for you and rounded up some of the most delicious vegan cookie recipes for Christmas that are impressive and easy to make.

Whether you're a cookie-baking pro or just starting out, anyone can make holiday cookies vegan.

1. Vegan Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Perfectly chewy and crispy on the edges, my vegan cranberry oatmeal cookies are perfect for the holidays. With tart cranberries, crunchy almonds, aromatic vanilla extract, and wholesome oats, it's an easy vegan Christmas cookie recipe that will quickly become a family favorite.

2. Vegan Peppermint Mocha Cookies

Nothing says Christmas like peppermint! Indulge in the festive spirit with these delectable peppermint mocha cookies.

The recipe is vegan, refined sugar-free, oil-free, and has a gluten-free option too.

Plus, they are so pretty!

3. Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

Everybody needs to have a good vegan cut out cookies recipe! It's one of my favorites and this vegan version is so yummy with a little vegan cream cheese added to the dough.

Plus, they are so fun to make, especially when baking with the family. You can use any holiday cookie cutters you like! There is no limit to the creativity when decorating cut out cookies.

4. Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

No assortment of vegan holiday cookies recipes would be complete without classic peanut butter cookies! My version is totally plant based, simple to make, and oh-so yummy!

These are a must make cookie recipe.

5. Vegan Vanilla Crescent Cookies

Vanillekipferl also known as vanilla crescent cookies are traditional German Christmas cookies and are always a favorite during the holidays.

This vegan version uses blanched almonds creating a tender crumb and homemade vanilla icing sugar making them incredibly delicious.

6. Vegan Gluten Free Gingerbread Men

One of my favorite vegan gluten free Christmas cookies free of nuts too! Sweet, spicy, and perfectly tender, these classic gingerbread men are so much fun to bake with friends and family.

You can make the cookies any size you like with your favorite cookie cutters. You can use a gingerbread men cookie cutter set with all different sizes.

I've found that smaller cookie cutters are easier for kids to use.

7. Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

My vegan classic chocolate chip cookies are perfect for any day of the year including the December holidays! I took my all-time favorite recipe and made it vegan.

These cookies are chewy, chocolatey, and impossible to have just one.

8. Cranberry Thumbprint Cookies

Oh so buttery with a tart cranberry middle, this is another classic Christmas cookie recipe that's easy to make vegan!

All you have to do is use the vegan butter option and they are vegan and gluten-free.

Plus, if you don't like cranberries it's easy to use any type of jam you like!

9. Vegan Peppermint Bark Cookies

I love that these vegan peppermint bark cookies are not only pretty to look at but that they are gluten-free too! 

Made with a soft and chewy chocolate brownie cookie base, dipped in sweet dairy-free white chocolate, and sprinkled with crushed store-bought peppermint candy canes, I'm already in heaven.

These might be the best vegan holiday cookies!

10. Vegan Almond Cookies

If you love almond cookies as much as I do, these will be your new favorite easy vegan Christmas cookies. Crunchy on the outside with a rich, chewy interior, they are so delicious and simple to make with just 5 ingredients.

11. Vegan White Chocolate Matcha Cookies

Gluten free and vegan too! What's not to love about a beautiful green cookie for Christmas?

Chewy in the center and crispy on the edges they are full of rich matcha powder and vegan white chocolate chips for a decadent touch!

To give them a little more festive cheer I like to sprinkle them with some red decorative sugar!

12. Vegan Snowball Cookies

Also known as Mexican wedding cookies, Pecan Sandies, and Russian teacakes, snowball cookies are a traditional holiday cookie that you'll find on almost any holiday spread. I used to make them every year with my mom.

But this version is vegan! These cookies are made with vegan butter, pecan, and a hint of almond extract, then rolled in powdered sugar for their beautiful snowball look.

13. Vegan Lebkuchen Gingerbread Cookies

Lebkuchen is a type of gingerbread cookie traditionally made in Germany during the festive holiday season. You can find them sold in Christmas Markets and many people make them at home.

They make the house smell glorious when they're being baked, which is always a bonus, and can be decorated in a variety of ways too!

14. Vegan Chocolate Dipped Lace Cookies

These crispy, crunchy, dark chocolate-dipped lace cookies are a delicious and delicate vegan Christmas cookies recipe.

But my favorite part about them is how easy they are to make!

Just make sure to bake them on parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and they will come out perfectly!

15. Vegan Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Butter, chocolatey, and coated in crackled sugary heaven, these vegan chocolate crinkle cookies are always a hit!

Made with a handful of simple pantry ingredients, this recipe comes together quickly.

I love serving them with a cup of hot cocoa topped with my vegan whipped cream!

16. Vegan Linzer Cookies

These soft and tender vegan Linzer cookies with jam filling sandwiched between them are absolutely delicious.

They are made with a buttery vanilla almond shortbread cookies base, it's a cut-out cookie that's easy to make and customize.

I like to use a linzer cookie cutter set! They are affordable and help keep the cookies uniform for even baking.

17. Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

My chewy vegan oatmeal raisin cookies are perfect for your holiday cookie spread. Full of plump raisins, they have the perfect texture thanks to a pinch of baking powder and a warm cozy flavor from cinnamon.

It's an easy vegan cookie that's easy to make and easy to eat! You can also easily use a gluten free flour blend if you like.

18. Chewy Vegan Spice Cookies

These delicious vegan spice cookies are soft and chewy on the inside and a little crunchy on the outside.

This recipe is made with whole wheat flour and warming spices like ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, they are the perfect vegan cookies for Christmas.

19. Vegan Christmas Cookies

These festive vegan Christmas cookies are a must-have for the holiday season. They have a soft, chewy texture and colorful Christmas-themed candies.

This is a vegan Christmas cookie recipe the whole family will love!

20. Vegan Caramel Chocolate Cookies

If you want to treat your family to something special, I recommend these salted caramel vegan double chocolate cookies!

Made with a delicious date caramel, vegan chocolate cookie base, dark chocolate chips, and a sprinkle of salt on top, every single bite is heavenly and truly incredible.

21. Vegan White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

This vegan holiday cookie recipe tastes just like Christmas and is gluten free too!

Full of dairy free white chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies, these vegan white chocolate peppermint cookies are one of my husband's favorite vegan Christmas cookies recipes.

22. Vegan Snickerdoodles

I don't know about you but my Christmas cookie table is not complete without a batch of snickerdoodles.

This vegan version is perfectly soft with thick puffy centers, chewy edges, and lots of cinnamon!

23. No-Bake Gingerbread Date Balls

Here's a no bake Christmas cookie for you that's full of warm holiday flavor! These vegan gingerbread cookies take just minutes to make and disappear.

This is a great easy vegan holiday cookies recipe to make with little kids as it requires no hot oven or loads of time.

24. Vegan Classic Sugar Cookies

Rich and buttery with crispy edges, these vegan sugar cookies are so easy to make. I love that this recipe doesn't call for any fancy ingredients and stands true to the classic but makes it vegan.

This is a solid sugar cookie dough with a delicious flavor.

25. Vegan Apple Pie Cookies

In my house, when I was a kid apple pie wasn't just for Thanksgiving! We had it for Christmas too.

These vegan apple pie cookies take all the classic flavors and pack them into a cookie. With just 10 simple plant-based ingredients, including pre-made pie dough, you can whip up a batch of these cookies in just 40 minutes

26. Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Is there a holiday that peanut butter and chocolate aren't welcome? I don't think so!

Soft and chewy, these vegan peanut butter chocolate chip cookies are perfect! Made with common pantry staples and lots of chocolate chips, your family and friends will devour them.

27. Vegan Slice and Bake Cookies

These cookies were inspired by Pillsbury’s classic cookie dough logs. They’re a cross between vegan shortbread cookies and sugar cookies, and are ideal for vegan Christmas baking.

What I really like most about them is that I can customize them with my own colors and flavors.

28. Gluten Free Vegan Snowball Cookies

I shared a regular vegan version, but I wanted to share a recipe that shows you how easy making snowball Christmas cookies vegan gluten free is too.

These cookies are nutty, buttery, and double-rolled in powdered sugar. These little vegan gluten free holiday cookies just melt right in your mouth.

29. Thumbprint Cookies With Icing

This fun recipe is a different take on thumbprint cookies! Instead of jam, this vegan version is filled with a delicious two-ingredient vegan icing.

They are soft, buttery, and perfect for the holidays. You can make them any color you like and even flavor the icing too.

30. Soft Vegan Sugar Cookies

There are chewy sugar cookies and soft sugar cookies. I personally love them both and these soft vegan sugar cookies are pure heaven.

This is a Christmas vegan cookies recipe that is delicious and versatile. I personally also love that you can decorate them any way you like with all kinds of holiday sprinkles.

⭐️ One Last Thing! If you make any of these amazing vegan holiday recipes, please leave a review and rating to let me know how you liked them! Doing so helps other readers and me too! Your feedback makes a difference.