There’s nothing like enjoying a soft, chewy chocolate chip cookie with a glass of chilled plant milk. Or maybe your prefer extra chewy oatmeal raisin. Or perhaps you enjoy peppermint-chocolate cookies all year round. Maybe sandwich cookies are more your style. However you enjoy this timeless treat, there’s no denying cookies are a delicious dessert. Here, we share 45 of our favorite vegan cookie recipes.
45 vegan cookie recipes
These 45 vegan cookies deserve a spot in your recipe repertoire. Get ready, get set, bake!
Classic cookies
In the mood for a classic treat? These cookie creations pack a punch of sweet nostalgia.
Zhoro Apostolov and Michelle Cehn
1Vegan Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
Sweet, jammy raspberry preserves lend a bright, fruity flavor to these classic thumbprint cookies from The Friendly Vegan Cookbook.
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Dustin Harder
2Vegan Soft-Batch Sugar Cookies With Buttercream Frosting
These melt-in-your-mouth, soft-batch sugar cookies are finished off with vegan buttercream frosting for a treat that rivals those from your childhood. Tweak them for upcoming holidays (think Halloween, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, or Easter) with just a touch of food coloring and festive sprinkles.
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3Vegan Soft Peanut Butter Cookies
If you can’t get enough peanut butter deliciousness, look no further than this recipe for soft and chewy PB cookies.
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4Vegan French Madeleines
These fluffy, cake-like French cookies can be intimidating to make, especially for novice bakers. But with the guidance of this recipe from The Vegan Baking Bible cookbook and a madeleine baking tray, these delicate creations come together deliciously.
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Nazlı Günaydın
5Easy Vegan Nordic Almond Cookies
Crisp almond cookies come together in just 30 minutes for a late-night sweet treat with added crunch thanks to the almond garnish.
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Francesca Bonadonna
6Vegan Italian Rainbow Cookies
Luscious layers of colorful almond cake, sweet apricot preserves, and decadent dark chocolate make up these classic Italian cookies from the Plantiful cookbook.
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Hannah Kaminsky
7Classic Vegan Sugar Cookie Dough
The possibilities are truly endless with this recipe for vegan sugar cookie dough. Experiment with cookie cutters of all shapes and sizes, frostings in different flavors, and sprinkles in every color of the rainbow. Alternatively, keep it simple and skip the decorating for a classic treat.
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Chef Charity Morgan
8Quick and Easy Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
It doesn’t get much easier than this. These tasty, crunchy, gluten-free peanut butter cookies come together with just four ingredients and three simple steps. Sweet decadence loading in three, two, one!
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9Classic Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies are the quintessential American cookie. Satisfy your cravings with this simple, no-fuss recipe and enjoy these crunchy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside treats with a cold glass of oat milk.
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Chocolate chip cookies with a twist
If you’re looking to zhuzh up classic chocolate chip cookies, these recipes are sure to provide ample inspiration.
Disney
10Disney’s Famous Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie Fries
Do like Mickey Mouse and whip up a batch of these chocolate chip cookie fries. The classic cookie is reimagined into sticks in this biscotti-like creation that’s perfect for dipping into chocolate or warm berry sauces.
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HealthyGirl Kitchen
11Vegan and Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate chip cookies get a touch of autumnal flavor thanks to pumpkin spice.
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12Vegan Brown Butter Bourbon Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies
These award-winning cookies are sure to become your new favorite. Bourbon and vegan browned butter add a delicious depth of flavor to these extra soft and chewy treats.
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Shanika Graham-White
13Chunky Vegan Chocolate Chip Pretzel Cookies
Calling all sweet-and-salty snack aficionados! Crunchy chopped pretzels add a touch of saltiness to balance out the sweetness of these cookie creations.
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14Vegan Salted Tahini-Chocolate Chip Cookies
Nutty tahini, rich dark chocolate, and flaky sea salt make for a delicious combination in this chocolate chip cookie recipe from PlantYou: 140+ Ridiculously Easy, Amazingly Delicious, Plant-Based, Oil-Free Recipes.
15Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Breakfast Cookies
Cookies for breakfast? Yes, please! Mashed bananas, cinnamon, and rolled oats make these baked goods from the PlantYou: 140+ Ridiculously Easy, Amazingly Delicious, Plant-Based, Oil-Free Recipes cookbook the ultimate morning staple.
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Teri Lyn Fisher
16Vegan Mojito Chocolate Chip Cookies
Love mojitos? Love chocolate chip cookies? Why not combine them? Dark rum, peppermint, and lime zest add bold new flavors in this innovative cookie recipe from celebrity chef Chloe Coscarelli.
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Cookie sandwiches
Indulge in cream-filled cookie sandwiches with these vegan recipes.
Gibbs Smith Publishing
17Mouthwatering Vegan Oatmeal Cream Pies
Chewy oatmeal cookies are sandwiched together with a velvety, homemade buttercream in this recipe from the Living Crazy Healthy cookbook.
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18Vegan Shortbread Raspberry Jam Sandwich Cookies With Vanilla Icing
Shortbread cookies are transformed into a delicious, next-level dessert in this award-winning recipe. The buttery cookies are sandwiched with sweet and tangy raspberry jam before they’re finished off with a creamy vanilla icing.
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19Vegan Maple Sandwich Cookies With Maple Cream Cheese Filling
Maple syrup can do it all! These maple syrup-sweetened cookies are slathered with a delicious, maple-infused cream cheese filling for the perfect autumn cookie sandwich.
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Baker by Nature
20Apple Pie Cookies With Maple Cream Filling
Enjoy the flavors of the classic Americana dessert with this recipe for apple pie cookie sandwiches featuring a velvety maple cream.
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Hannah Kaminsky
21Vegan Pumpkin Spice Oatmeal Cream Pies
Gluten-free? You can still indulge in cozy fall desserts, and these aromatic pumpkin spice oatmeal cream pies are proof.
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Fairwinds Press
22Vegan Orange Chocolate Linzer Cookies
Orange-chocolate linzer sandwich cookies are a holiday staple, and vegans shouldn’t miss out. This recipe walks you through every step of the process.
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Holiday cookies
For even more holiday cookies made vegan, check out these dairy- and egg-free recipes.
Tiina Strandberg
23Vegan Caramel Apple Pecan Pie Cookies
These rustic, fall-inspired cookies from the Fantastic Vegan Cookies cookbook capture all of the flavors of apple pie.
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24Vegan Peppermint Mocha Crunch Chocolate Chip Cookies
Peppermint mochas are a go-to all throughout winter, and this award-winning recipe reimagines our favorite seasonal bev into a delicious cookie.
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25Vegan Salted Caramel Cookies
Is there a better pairing than sea salt and caramel? These chewy salted caramel cookies would argue no, and we’re inclined to agree.
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26Vegan Chocolate Caramel Praline Cookies
Chock-full of flavor, these chewy holiday cookies are studded with chopped almonds, Brazil nuts, and dark chocolate for a nutty crunch. Plus, they’re topped off with chocolate praline and coconut caramel for a true explosion of flavors.
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Hannah Kaminsky
27Vegan Brown Sugar Buttons
The warm, spiced brown sugar glaze makes these chewy, gluten-free cookies absolutely irresistible.
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Hannah Kaminsky
28Vegan Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies
Classic crinkle cookies are given the holiday treatment thanks to rich cocoa, cool peppermint, and a snowy dusting of powdered sugar.
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Hannah Kaminsky
29Soft-Baked Vegan Citrus Cranberry Cookies With Lemon Drizzle
Chewy cranberries are a welcome surprise in these zesty, soft-baked cookies finished off with a decadent, lemony drizzle.
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30Vegan and Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies
Building a gingerbread house this holiday season? Whip up these gluten- and oil-free delights to accompany your festive builds!
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Vanessa Stump
31Vegan Ginger Snap Cookies
A pop of cinnamon coaxes maximum flavors from these spicy sweet treats from the Vegan Christmas and Cocoa cookbook.
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Hannah Kaminsky
32Vegan Chocolate Peppermint Buttons
Come holiday time, there’s no pairing like chocolate and peppermint. This recipe for classic button cookies infuses the traditional treat with holiday flavors.
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Hannah Kaminsky
33Vegan Chocolate-Dipped Almond Cranberry Shortbread Cookies
These buttery shortbread cookies are taken up a notch with a little help from tart cranberries, crunchy almonds, and a rich chocolate dip.
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Vanessa Stump
34Vegan Peppermint Chocolate Chunk Brownie Cookies
Reminiscent of brownies, these thick, fudgy cookies fold in crushed candy canes for added crunch and holiday fun.
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35Vegan Chai-Spiced Sugar Cookies With Spiked Eggnog Frosting
Rum-spiked eggnog frosting takes these chai-spiced sugar cookies to a whole new level. Be warned: everyone will be asking for the recipe.
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36Vegan Gingerbread Fudge Buttons
Fudgy button cookies are infused with a punch of ginger in this holiday, or anytime, recipe.
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Extra big creations
Feed a crowd with these extra big cookie creations.
37Vegan Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookie Pizza
Two classic cookies come together in this recipe for a giant, pizza-sized treat. The result? A delicious cookie that’s extra gooey in the middle and crisp on the edges.
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Dustin Harder
38Vegan Salted Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie à la Mode
Serve this skillet cookie with a generous scoop of your favorite dairy-free vanilla ice cream for a magical dessert experience.
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No-bake cookie recipes
You don’t need to turn on your oven to make these delicious cookies.
Mareya Ibrahim
39No-Bake Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Nutty, chewy, soft, and chocolatey, these low-sugar treats are packed with flavor.
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Danielle Keith
40Vegan No-Bake Girl Scouts Samoas
In search of healthier Girl Scout cookies? Look no further than this recipe for decadent Samoas.
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Two desserts are better than one
Worlds collide in these indulgent cookie recipes that pull inspiration from other cult-favorite desserts and drinks.
Hannah Kaminsky
41Award-Winning Vegan Chai Latte Sugar Cookies
Chai spices and a creamy, espresso-spiked frosting keep us coming back to these delicious sugar cookies. Pair with a cup of chai for the ultimate breakfast treat.
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42Vegan Pumpkin Spice Coffee Cake Cookies With Vanilla Icing
Coffee cake is reimagined into a pumpkin spice fall cookie in this award-winning recipe.
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43Vegan Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
Cookbook author and restaurateur Isa Chandra Moskowitz packs all of the delicious flavors of Mexican hot chocolate into a tasty cookie.
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Sam Turnbull
44Chunky Vegan Brownie Walnut Cookies
This chocolatey, fudgy cookie tastes just like a brownie! Plus, it’s speckled with crunchy walnuts for a true brownie experience.
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45Vegan Peppermint Nutella Shortbread Cookie
Buttery shortbread cookies are filled with dairy-free Nutella in this mouthwatering, award-winning recipe.
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