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    Home » All Recipes » 31 Vegan Christmas Cookies & Truffles

    31 Vegan Christmas Cookies & Truffles

    Published: Aug 5, 2022 · Updated: Dec 15, 2023 by Marlena Luna · This post may contain affiliate links. · 6 Comments

    A collage of vegan Christmas cookies including decorated sugar cookies, gingerbread cookies, thumbprint cookies, and crinkle cookies.
    A collage of vegan Christmas cookies including decorated sugar cookies, gingerbread cookies, thumbprint cookies, and chocolate candy cane cookies.

    These 31 vegan Christmas cookies & truffles are perfect for the holidays. Some healthy. Some are a bit more decadent. But all are sure to please everyone!

    A collage of vegan Christmas cookies including decorated sugar cookies, gingerbread cookies, thumbprint cookies, and chocolate candy cane cookies.

    It’s baking season again!  And you know what that means…

    Christmas Cookies!

    I’m a bit obsessed with vegan cookies–year-round!  But this time of year is my favorite. The flavor and aroma of holiday cookies make it hard to keep out of the kitchen!

    Since indulging in vegan holiday cookies is unavoidable, I’ve gathered up 31 vegan Christmas cookie & truffle recipes to make this year.  

    From cute little gingerbread men to classic sugar cookies and chocolate crinkle cookies to candy cane truffles.  This time of year the options are endless!

    No need to scour the internet for those holiday-baked treats. Instead, a simple scroll through the vegan cookie and truffle recipes below will give you plenty to choose from and keep you busy in the kitchen this holiday season.  

    Vegan Christmas Cookies

    Baking season is here. Let's make some cookies!

    1

    Vegan Gingerbread Cookies

    Vegan gingerbread cookies come together with simple ingredients, they’re easy to make, and require NO chill time! You won’t be able to resist their Christmas charm!

    2

    Almond Butter Blossom Cookies

    Photo Credit: joyfoodsunshine.com

    These vegan holiday cookies are topped with homemade kiss-shaped chocolate! YUM!

    3

    Vegan Lemon Cookies

    Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies are soft cookies bursting with fresh lemon flavor!

    4

    Cinnamon & Maple Snowflake Cookies

    Photo Credit: annabanana.co

    These melt-in-your-mouth cookies also double as Christmas tree decorations!  How cool is that!?

    5

    Gluten Free Cranberry Cookies

    Photo Credit: www.veggieinspired.com

    Bring these crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside cookies to your next cookie exchange!

    6

    Gluten-Free Thin Mint Cookies

    These Gluten-Free Thin Mint Cookies are reminiscent of the classic "Girl Scout" cookie, but they're vegan, gluten-free AND only 10 ingredients.

    7

    Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies

    Photo Credit: thevegan8.com

    These vegan sugar cookies are soft, chewy, and perfectly sweet! They’re also gluten-free and made without butter or oil!

    8

    Perfect Vegan Sugar Cookies

    Photo Credit: itdoesnttastelikechicken.com

    These are truly the perfect vegan sugar cookies. They're easy to prepare, taste delicious, and you can use any shape cookie cutters you want.

    9

    Pecan Pie Cookies

    Photo Credit: www.allergyfreealaska.com

    These cookies are a guilt-free twist on a classic holiday pie! Bring them to the holiday party and watch them disappear!

    10

    Vegan Danish Butter Cookies

    Photo Credit: wallflowerkitchen.com

    Fill your cookie tin with these Buttery Danish Cookies. They have all the familiar flavors of the classic cookie.

    11

    Vegan Sugar Cookies

    These vegan sugar cookies are perfect for holidays, parties, and special occasions. They’re soft, hold their shape, and are fun to decorate. With this foolproof recipe, you’ll have perfect sugar cookies every time.

    12

    Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Vegan Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies are loaded with salty pistachios and mini chocolate chips. The sweet and salty combo makes them an ideal baked treat!

    13

    Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

    Photo Credit: www.purelykaylie.com

     These double chocolate cookies are soft, chewy, rich, and flavored with a hint of peppermint extract.

    14

    Vegan Snowball Cookies

    Vegan snowball cookies are filled with chopped pecans and then dusted with powdered sugar. Complete your holiday cookie tins, platters, and gift boxes with a batch of these classic cookies!

    15

    Amazing Vegan Meringue Cookies

    Photo Credit: livingsweetmoments.com

    These meringues are only 3 ingredients and are super easy to make!

    16

    Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies

    Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies are decadent brownies crammed into a cookie, then loaded with chocolate chips.  They are made with 8 simple ingredients you probably have on hand!

    17

    Gluten-Free Chocolate Cranberry Coconut Macaroons

    Photo Credit: www.veganosity.com

    These crisp on the outside, chewy on the inside macaroons are loaded with cranberries, chocolate chips, and, of course, coconut!

    18

    Crinkle Cookies with lemon and matcha

    Photo Credit: www.healingtomato.com

    Sweet and moist crinkle cookies with matcha, lemon zest, and pistachios!

    19

    Vegan Thumbprint Cookies

    Photo Credit: veganhuggs.com

    The combination of tart jam and a buttery-sweet crumb is pure bliss in every bite. 

    20

    Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

    Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies are soft, irresistible cookies bursting with peanut butter flavor. They taste like the classic cookie, only healthier!

    21

    Best Vegan Snickerdoodles

    Photo Credit: simple-veganista.com

    Simple and delicious, these cinnamon sugar coated Vegan Snickerdoodles are an easy recipe that everyone with love!

    22

    Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies

    Photo Credit: www.mydarlingvegan.com

    Using both peppermint extract and crushed candies, these cookies have an amazing pepperminty flavor with a nice little crunch!

    23

    Vegan Christmas Sprinkle Cookies

    Photo Credit: nosweatvegan.com

    These Vegan Christmas Cookies are soft and chewy on the inside, with a satisfyingly crunchy exterior. Swap out different types of sprinkles for a versatile and delicious winter treat.

    24

    Christmas Cookies with Pistachio and Cranberries

    Photo Credit: www.rainbownourishments.com

    Vegan Christmas Cookies studded with pistachios and cranberries. They're incredibly easy and made with only common pantry staples.

    Vegan Holiday Truffles

    Truffles are great for gift giving.

    25

    No-Bake Gingerbread Date Balls

    Photo Credit: twohealthykitchens.com

    A holiday treat that takes just minutes to make… and will disappear even faster!

    26

    Cacao Coconut Cashew Balls

    Photo Credit: www.tastingpage.com

    These raw cashew balls are naturally sweetened for a healthier holiday treat!

    27

    Peppermint Candy Cane Truffles

    Peppermint Candy Cane Truffles are loaded with an irresistible candy cane crunch. 

    28

    Chocolate Almond Truffles

    Photo Credit: marisamoore.com

    These truffles are made with 3 main ingredients and NO added sugar! Talk about a healthy holiday treat!

    29

    Coconut Date Truffles

    Photo Credit: www.melaniecooks.com

    Date sweetened truffles are a healthier, raw option so you won’t feel guilty indulging!

    30

    Chocolate Truffles

    Photo Credit: www.veggiesdontbite.com

    Ring in the holidays with these rich, smooth and chocolatey truffles!

    31

    No-Bake Marzipan Rum Balls

    Photo Credit: www.elephantasticvegan.com

    These super-easy-to-make rum balls include a non-alcoholic version as well!

    We'd love to hear from you!

    If you enjoyed any of these vegan holiday recipes, share your thoughts in the comments below.

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    1. Healing Tomato

      February 02, 2018 at 4:12 pm

      Thank you for including my vegan crinkle cookies recipe in this roundup. I love each one of these recipes and can't wait to try them.

      Reply
      • Marlena Luna

        February 05, 2018 at 6:18 pm

        Your cookies look delicious! Enjoy! :)

        Reply
    2. Hanne

      December 15, 2017 at 6:20 am

      What a fabulous round up of Christmas goodies. I can't wait to try them.

      Reply
      • Marlena Luna

        December 16, 2017 at 1:02 pm

        Thanks Hanne! :)

        Reply
    3. Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens

      December 15, 2017 at 4:34 am

      What a gorgeous round-up! So many yummy ideas, it's hard to know where to start! Those Chocolate Cranberry Coconut Macaroons practically jumped right off my screen at me, and I almost couldn't stop looking at the beautiful photo for Cinnamon and Maple Snowflake Cookies! Thanks bunches for including our Gingerbread Date Balls - we're so thrilled to be a part of such a wonderful line-up! Happy (yummy) holidays!

      Reply
      • Marlena Luna

        December 16, 2017 at 1:01 pm

        Thank you so much, Shelley!! It was a ton of fun gathering up so many amazing cookie and truffle recipes! Your Gingerbread Date Balls were a great addition. They look amazing! Happy Holidays!

        Reply

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