Anyone got vegan cookie recipes? Need help for a family holiday plan

Hi everyone… I’m not vegan, but I’m trying to be supportive of a family member’s choice this year. I need help with vegan cookie recipes, please share if you’ve got some favorites?

Usually, I bake a big batch of cookies with the kids during the holidays. We make enough so everyone can enjoy them while decorating, bring some home, and have a batch for Christmas Eve. It also gives parents a little break, so they can do some holiday shopping or just relax.

One of the older kids (16) decided to go vegan recently. No one minds, but it’s new for us! I don’t want them to feel left out, but I’m a bit stuck since all my go-to Christmas cookie recipes use butter and eggs.

I’ve looked up some vegan recipes online, but I’d really love any tried-and-true ones that you all have experience with! These are what I usually make:

  • Gingerbread cookies with royal icing
  • Vanilla, chocolate, or coffee shortbread with either melted chocolate or royal icing

If anyone’s got suggestions, thank you so much! Really hoping we can keep this holiday fun going for everyone!

In short… try looking up vegan cookies on Google, YouTube, or Pinterest… you’ll find loads of holiday options!

I’d say search for ‘vegan’ plus the cookie name… there are tons of variations that’ll pop up.

I love making these vegan cookies for the holidays! Check this out:

Kai said:
I love making these vegan cookies for the holidays! Check this out:

Thanks so much for sharing!

Ash said:

Kai said:
I love making these vegan cookies for the holidays! Check this out:

Thanks so much for sharing!

Happy to help… and props to you for including your vegan family member. :blush:

I’ve made a bunch from the book ‘Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar.’ It’s got a good range, so you could make all your favorites vegan.

Another way is to search ‘vegan’ plus the type of cookie you’re looking for. You’ll usually see reviews to help you know which ones are worth trying. Snickerdoodles are my personal favorite!

For cookies, you can usually just swap out the ingredients.

Use plant-based butter instead of regular butter… there are plenty of options now. For eggs, mix a teaspoon of ground flax or chia with water for each egg needed.

@Wendell
That’s super helpful… thank you!

Ash said:
@Wendell
That’s super helpful… thank you!

Just make sure you use ground flax or chia seeds… whole seeds don’t work well, lol.

Here are some I like:

I also really like Isa Chandra and Terry Hope’s vegan cookbook… they use simple ingredients, and the recipes are usually easy. Highly recommend!

Check out Nora Cooks… her recipes are always amazing. She’s got a gingerbread one too, but I like this version:

Sal said:
Check out Nora Cooks… her recipes are always amazing. She’s got a gingerbread one too, but I like this version:

Thanks so much for this! :blush:

You could try a classic Austrian recipe made vegan:

https://elavegan.com/vanillekipferl/

Teal said:
You could try a classic Austrian recipe made vegan:

https://elavegan.com/vanillekipferl/

Vanillekipferl sounds delicious :yum:

If you’re open to a bit more effort, these gingerbread cookies are really tasty! I made them last year… but I’m German, so I might be biased toward Lebkuchen:

I make these a lot… they’re simple and turn out great every time! I don’t shape them as described though… I just flatten them a bit. Maybe try dipping them halfway in chocolate for decoration?