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Christmas baking season is officially here! I’ve rounded up 20+ of my favorite Christmas cookies – from classic chocolate chip cookies and peanut butter blossoms to no-bake pistachio cookies – all vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free. I’m also sharing some holiday baking tips and ideas for putting together your own Christmas cookie box!
Christmas baking is one of my favorite holiday traditions, and no Christmas cookie tray is complete without a few classics. My favorite has always been peanut butter blossoms, but this year, my soft and chewy gingerbread cookies are taking the cake!
So, what’s so special about this cookie collection? Well, each recipe is made with simple, plant-based, gluten-free ingredients, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup, coconut sugar, or dates. And of course, they’re all tested for the best flavor and texture (my family can attest!).
Whether you’re baking for a Christmas cookie exchange, putting together homemade gifts, or sneaking a cookie (or two) while watching Christmas movies, I hope you find a new favorite cookie to enjoy. Let me know which one you’re baking in the comments below!
Vegan Christmas Cookie Recipes
Vegan Gingerbread Cookies (Soft, Chewy, Gluten-Free)
5 from 3 ratings
These soft and chewy vegan gingerbread cookies are made with almond flour, oat flour, coconut sugar, and plenty of warm gingerbread spices. They're gluten-free and easy to make in one bowl – no rolling or cookie cutters required! Perfect for Christmas cookie trays and holiday baking.
These vegan and gluten-free chocolate chip cookies have crisp edges, soft centers, and melty chocolate chips. Made with oat flour, almond flour, and coconut sugar in 30 minutes!
These vegan peanut butter blossoms are a better-for-you take on the classic peanut butter cookie with soft centers, chewy edges, and melty chocolate. Vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened.
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
5 from 2 ratings
These vegan and gluten-free Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are dipped in chocolate, and decorated to look like gingerbread men. Perfect for gifting or your holiday cookie tray!
These no-bake Chocolate Hazelnut Thumbprint Cookies taste just like a Ferrero Rocher! Made with hazelnuts, dates, and a creamy chocolate-hazelnut center. Vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened.
Fluffernutter Cookies are soft and chewy peanut butter cookies filled with gooey marshmallows. An easy cookie that’s vegan, gluten-free, and so nostalgic!
Make these adorable Melted Snowman Peanut Butter Cookies for a festive holiday treat! Easy, vegan, gluten-free, and kid-friendly, they’re perfect for Christmas!
These homemade thin mints are crispy, chocolatey, perfectly minty, and taste even better than the classic Girl Scout cookie! Made with simple ingredients that are vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free.
These Muddy Buddy Cookies are made with a soft peanut butter cookie, swirled with chocolate ganache, and topped with crunchy muddy buddy pieces. An easy, foolproof cookie that's vegan, gluten-free, and so nostalgic!
Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies (No-Bake, Vegan, Gluten-Free)
5 from 1 rating
These no-bake Pistachio Thumbprint Cookies are rich, fudgy, and filled with pistachio butter. Vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened with dates. If you love pistachios, you're going to love this cookie recipe!
These better-for-you Crumbl churro cookies feature a soft cinnamon-sugar cookie that's finished with creamy swirls and a sprinkle of cinnamon-sugar. Vegan and gluten-free!
This veganchocolate chip cookieskillet is basically a giant cookie baked in a cast iron skillet with crispy golden edges, a gooey center, and pools of melty chocolate throughout. It's gluten-free, refined sugar-free, and absolutely meant to be eaten warm, straight from the pan, with a spoon!
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these No Bake Chocolate Turtle Cookies made with wholesome ingredients like pecans, dates, oats, and peanut butter. Vegan, gluten-free, and naturally sweetened for a healthier treat!
These vegan banana bread cookies taste like a slice of your favorite banana bread! They're soft, tender, loaded with chocolate chips, and entirely vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free.
These vegan and gluten-free Nutter Butter Reindeer Cookies are the perfect holiday treat! Made with a 3-ingredient peanut butter cookie and decorated like reindeer, they’re a fun and easy Christmas cookie everyone will love!
Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan & Gluten-Free)
5 from 1 rating
These vegan and gluten-free Pistachio Chocolate Chip Cookies are the best you'll ever eat! Made in one bowl with healthier ingredients, they are perfectly soft, slightly crispy, and packed with rich pistachio and chocolate flavors.
These Vegan Hot Chocolate Cookies are soft and chewy with chunks of dark chocolate and gooey marshmallows. Made with better-for-you ingredients, they're gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect for the holidays!
Love Nutter Butters? These Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies are made with just 3 simple ingredients, vegan, gluten-free, oil-free, refined sugar-free, and packed with peanut butter flavor! A better-for-you twist on the childhood classic.
Single Serve Chocolate Chip Cookie (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
5 from 5 ratings
The best single serve chocolate chip cookie recipe that's vegan, gluten-free, and made with 5 simple ingredients. Soft, chewy, loaded with melty chocolate chips, and ready in just 20 minutes!
These vegan and gluten-free Iced Gingerbread Cookies are my new favorite Christmas cookie! Soft, chewy, with crisp edges and warm holiday spices, they’re an easy and delicious holiday cookie everyone will love!
After baking dozens of batches of vegan and gluten-free cookies over the years, I’ve learned a few tricks that make holiday baking a little easier!
Don’t overbake your cookies: Many gluten-free cookies will look slightly underdone when you remove them from the oven, but they’ll firm up as they cool.
Turn up the holiday cheer: Play your favorite Christmas music, dance around the kitchen, and make some sweet memories while you bake.
How to Make a Christmas Cookie Box
Every year I put together Christmas cookie boxes to gift to friends and family (you might be wondering.. how do I get on that list?) 😂
Here are a few tips for putting together your own Christmas cookie box:
Mix up the flavors: Include classics like chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter blossoms, and chewy gingerbread cookies.
Keep everything fresh: Let the cookies cool completely before packaging. I like to wrap different flavors with twine or parchment paper to make each flavor look distinct.
Baking cookies is one of my favorite Christmas traditions. I treasure those sweet memories baking with my grandma and mom (and always stealing way too much raw cookie dough) 😂 I hope this collection of holiday cookies fills your kitchen (and hearts) with the warmth and joy of the Christmas season. Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift!
Tried one of these recipes? Don’t forget to leave a comment and share your thoughts. It truly makes my day hearing from you!
