Hankering a sweet treat? Try one of these twenty-plus easy vegan cookie recipes!
By Lora O’Brien
I love everything about a fresh, hot cookie. I love waiting for them to bake, and how they scent my whole house with vanilla and sugar. And of course, I love enjoying a warm cookie with a cup of tea the most!
Whether you like them chocolatey, fruity, sweet or savoury, there is a cookie for everyone. Like rich cookies? A triple chocolate cookie is for you. Not a fan of too much sweetness? Perhaps a simple shortbread, then. Into food trends? The new potato chip cookie could be your vibe.
No matter what kind of cookie you like, there’s bound to be the perfect dessert choice for you here, below!
20+ Vegan Cookies To Try
1. Perfect Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
I couldn’t do a list of vegan cookie recipes and not start things off with the OG: the chocolate chip cookie. The perfect chocolate chip cookie has crisp, golden edges, a chewy middle and chocolate in each bite.
Get the recipe here.
2. Vegan Funetti Cookies
Do you know what makes life better? Sprinkles! My daughter taught me this vital life skill, and it serves us well. These eggless sprinkle birthday cake cookies are soft and chewy – perfection! Just be sure to use sprinkles free from artificial dyes, like these.
Get the recipe here.
3. Vegan Shortbread
Shortbread, you say? Vegan? Well, yes! And if you have access to vegan butter, these cookies couldn’t be easier to make! Not a fan of chocolate? Can’t find vegan chocolate? You can leave it out, don’t worry. Maybe sub in nuts or cranberries instead!
Get the recipe here.
4. Lemon Sandwich Cookies
I’ve always loved lemon cookies. The citrus lends a wonderful freshness that works well with the buttery biscuit and creamy buttercream filling. These would be delicious as part of an afternoon tea, or just if you want a fancy afternoon treat.
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5. Vegan Chocolate Chip Potato Chip Cookies
Okay, so hear me out, these vegan cookie recipes are pretty unusual, yep. In fact, potato chip cookies may seem off putting. But these are sweet and salty, crunchy on the outside and chewy on the inside. What’s not to love?
Get the recipe here.
6. Hot Cocoa Cookies
Who doesn’t love a warm mug of hot chocolate? It’s the ultimate comfort when you fancy something warm and sweet. Well, now you can capture everything you love into a cookie form. The are stuffed with a double dose of chocolate – AND fluffy vegan marshmallows. Yum!
Get the recipe here.
7. Red Velvet Cookies
If you love red velvet cookies, you’ll love these red velvet inspired cookies. Flavoured with a hint of vanilla and chocolate, they’re loaded with chunks of dairy-free chocolate, too!
Get the recipe here.
8. Vegan Sugar Cookies
How pretty are sugar cookies? This vegan recipe uses just 8 pantry ingredients to make these, including cashew butter, flour and maple syrup. These are perfect to save for Valentine’s or to make just because!
Get the recipe here.
9. Milano Sandwich Cookies
Crispy and sweet, Milano cookies are sometimes minty, too. And what’s not to love? It’s essentially a crispy biscuit with a chunk of chocolate in the middle. Like all the best vegan cookie recipes, this one is great dunked in a warm mug of tea.
Get the recipe here.
10. Easy Pecan Sandies
This nostalgic favourite is a tasty one! The thick, buttery shortbread cookie is studded with crunchy, toasted pecans and then rolled in sugar for an extra crunch. This vegan take on the popular recipe is tender yet crumbly and generously speckled with toasted pecan chunks.
Get the recipe here.
11. One Bowl Ginger Cookies
Chewy, spicy and slightly sweet. That’s exactly how I love my vegan cookie recipes! And dagnabbit, I’m not waiting til Christmas to make these, either. I love that you can whip these up in just one bowl, bake, and enjoy.
Get the recipe here.
12. Vegan Twix Cookies
If since going vegan you’re missing out on the Twix chocolate bar from your childhood, then fear not. This inventive recipe replicates them into a fun and tasty cookie!
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13. Fancy Linzer Cookies
These are reminiscent of a cookie I grew up with, and honestly, I can’t wait to recreate these. The almond shortbread cookie is filled with homemade raspberry jam, but of course, you can use any commercial jam if you’re in a rush. These are made with just 7 simple ingredients, but they’re fancy enough to serve for dessert at dinner parties!
Get the recipe here.
14. Lemon Crinkle Cookies
Crinkle cookies are wonderfully addictive, and this lemon fusion is the perfect blend of sweet and sharp thanks to the powdered sugar and lemon flavours. The perfect cookie to bake for Spring or whenever you want to eat the sunshine in cookie form.
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15. Vegan Biscotti
These vegan biscotti are crispy, delicious, and best of all – they’re perfect for dunking! They’re also a lot easier to make than you’d think. So why not give them a try?
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16. Vegan Snickerdoodles
These snickerdoodles have a pillowy soft centre and that much loved vanilla flavour. As they’re baked and left to cool they gain their crackles, giving them their wrinkly appearance. If you can wait that long!
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17. 3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies
It doesn’t get easier than these 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies! And I’m not kidding – this is one of those vegan cookie recipes that is so easy, a child could make it. Perfect for when you want a sweet snack, quick!
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18. Cherry Blossom Almond Flour Cookies
These cherry blossom cookies are one of the prettiest vegan cookie recipes if you ask me. Almost too good to eat! These are only slightly sweet, so perfect if you’re not a fan of super sugary cookies. Plus the dried cherry blossoms make them look effortlessly chic. Tip: these are perfect for using as the ‘bread’ for a delicious ice cream sandwich!
Get the recipe here.
19. White Chocolate Raspberry Cookies
Love vegan cookie recipes that involve fruit? You’ll adore this recipe! The sweetness of white chocolate pairs expertly with the sharp, tangy flavour of raspberries making this cookie a match made in cookie heaven. The addition of the nuts gives a great crunch, too!
Get the recipe here.
20. Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Sometimes, you just need a simple, traditional cookie recipe. And oatmeal raisin is one of my go-to recipes. The oats are soft yet chewy, and the fruit give a great texture. Not a fan of raisins? Sub in chocolate. Or nothing at all!
Get the recipe here.
21. Healthy Vegan Breakfast Cookies
These cookies are healthy enough to eat for breakfast or a post-workout snack. But they’re also delicious enough for dessert! Made with oats, seeds, and almond butter, they’re vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free, soy-free, and have no added oil. Plus, each cookie packs in 5g of protein and 3g fibre!
Get the recipe here.
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