29 Vegan Christmas Cookies You’ll Love

Are you ready for holiday baking? Below you’ll find my very favorite vegan Christmas cookie recipes, all of which happen to be gluten-free, too!

Classic Christmas Cookies

Below are my favorite sugar cookies, cut-out gingerbread, chocolate crinkles, and more! They are all made without refined flour, for a healthier alternative– but you can’t tell just by tasting them.

Almond Flour Sugar Cookies (Vegan & Paleo)

4.92 from 24 votes

These Almond Flour Sugar Cookies are naturally gluten-free, and they taste even better than the traditional versions. Includes two frosting options!

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Healthy Gingerbread Cookies (Almond Flour)

4.81 from 67 votes

These healthy Gingerbread Cookies are just as delicious as the traditional version, only they are made with gluten-free almond flour. They are vegan, dairy-free, and so fun to decorate!

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Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (Gluten-Free & Vegan)

4.96 from 22 votes

This Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are a quick and easy recipe, without flour! They are rich and chewy, with a brownie-like flavor.

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No-Bake Pecan Snowballs

4.86 from 7 votes

Pecan Snowballs are a quick and easy no-bake cookie that remind me of Mexican Wedding Cookies. They are deceptively simple, but so good!

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Almond Flour Ginger Cookies (Vegan)

4.80 from 65 votes

These Vegan Ginger Cookies are made with protein-packed almond flour. They're naturally gluten-free and dairy-free!

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Chocolate Peppermint Cookies (Flourless!)

5 from 20 votes

These Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are rich and fudgy, with a hint of peppermint flavor. They are one of my favorite healthier holiday cookies!

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Perfect Vegan No-Bake Cookies

4.72 from 7 votes

Vegan No Bake Cookies use just a handful of ingredients, and taste better than the version I grew up eating! Gluten-free & dairy-free.

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Mint Matcha Cookies (Vegan & Paleo)

4.94 from 32 votes

These Mint Matcha Cookies make a quick & easy dessert, made with almond flour and no eggs. I love their bright green color!

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Almond Flour Biscotti

5 from 27 votes

Almond Flour Biscotti is naturally gluten-free and is the perfect treat to dunk in tea or coffee. Egg-free option included for vegans!

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Gluten-Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

5 from 14 votes

These Gluten-Free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies are flourless, egg-free, and have an irresistible chewy center!

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Almond Flour Cookies in a Jar (Paleo, Vegan)

4.82 from 11 votes

Give this healthy cookie mix to give to your friends and family. All they need to add is oil and water! Perfect DIY gift.

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Blondies, Brownies & Bars

If you prefer brownies and bars, with a gooey, slightly under-baked middle, these recipes are for you! They are all gluten-free, dairy-free, and egg-free.

Sweet Potato Brownies (Perfectly Fudgy!)

4.85 from 63 votes

Sweet Potato Brownies are rich and fudgy, without using eggs. This recipe is gluten-free and vegan, and takes only a few minutes to stir together.

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Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars (No Bake!)

4.80 from 15 votes

These Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars taste like pecan pie, with a rich dark chocolate layer in the middle. They are so easy to make!

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Cranberry Bars with Crumble Topping

5 from 13 votes

These Cranberry Bars are the perfect way to use up your leftover cranberry sauce! The crust & crumble topping are made in 1 bowl!

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Maple Pecan White Bean Blondies (Vegan)

4.17 from 6 votes

These brownies are not only delicious, but also a great way to add some fiber, protein, and other nutrients into a tasty dessert.

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Almond Butter Blondies

4.88 from 64 votes

Almond Butter Blondies taste like a deep dish chocolate chip cookie, without using any flour! They are a quick & easy gluten-free dessert that you can whip up in minutes.

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Fudgy Black Bean Brownies

4.87 from 103 votes

This is the best black bean brownie recipe you'll ever try. No eggs, flour, or dairy, and they don't taste "healthy" at all.

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Fruit-Sweetened Cookies

The following recipes are sweetened with fruit, for an even healthier option!

Vegan Double Chocolate Cookies (Date-Sweetened!)

4.97 from 51 votes

This healthy cookie recipe is made with 100% whole food ingredients– no flour, no oil, or refined sugar! Naturally sweetened with dates.

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Healthiest Cookies Ever

4.92 from 161 votes

These healthy cookies are made with 100% whole food ingredients, but they taste like a soft batch cookie. They are so easy to make!

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Date-Sweetened Peanut Butter Cookies

4.77 from 60 votes

These vegan Peanut Butter Cookies are naturally sweetened with only dates. Just a handful of ingredients required!

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Truffles & Fudge

Okay, so they aren’t technically cookies… but fudge has always been a staple around Christmas for me, too. These recipes must be kept chilled, so I don’t recommend including them in a cookie box for neighbors, or they might melt in transit.

Vegan Fudge

4.84 from 43 votes

Vegan Fudge is a healthier dessert you can stir together in minutes. Made without refined sugar, this no-bake recipe has a creamy texture that will melt in your mouth.

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Easy Chocolate Turtles

5 from 13 votes

Chocolate Turtles are easy to make from scratch, using only 4 simple ingredients! Dates give these turtles an easy, caramel flavor.

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White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge (Raw & Vegan)

4.84 from 6 votes

Have some cacao butter on hand? Make this white peppermint fudge! It tastes like a creamy candy cane.

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Pecan Date Truffles (Vegan, Paleo)

4.75 from 4 votes

These bite-sized truffles are delicious on their own, but they are downright addictive when coated melted dark chocolate. They remind me of pecan pie!

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Chocolate Avocado Truffles

4.97 from 32 votes

Chocolate Avocado Truffles are an easy dairy-free dessert made with creamy avocado instead of heavy cream. All you need is a few simple ingredients to get started!

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Icings & Frostings

Some cookies just aren’t complete without a little decoration! Below you’ll find my go-to frosting recipes for cookies, brownies, and cupcakes.

Coconut Sugar Icing (Vegan & Paleo)

4.67 from 3 votes

An easy icing using unrefined coconut sugar instead of white powdered sugar. Perfect for icing Christmas cookies!

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Chocolate Vegan Frosting (No Powdered Sugar!)

5 from 21 votes

This vegan frosting is a healthy recipe made with just 3 main ingredients. It is naturally sweetened with fruit and dairy-free!

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Vegan Ganache

4.94 from 15 votes

Vegan Ganache is a rich chocolate frosting made with just 2 ingredients. It's the perfect dairy-free option for decorating a birthday cake, cupcakes, and more!

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Sweet Potato Frosting

5 from 5 votes

Sweet Potato Frosting is made without powdered sugar or food coloring! This healthy frosting is naturally sweetened, and is perfect for topping cakes or cupcakes.

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I hope you will love these Vegan Christmas cookie recipes as much as I do! I can’t wait to hear which ones you try this year.

Reader Feedback: How many varieties of cookies do you make for the holiday season? My family used to make at least 3-5 varities, but now that I have young kids, I stick to 2 varities to keep things easier.