• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

The Vegan 8

  • About
  • Recipe Index
  • My Cookbooks
    • The Vegan 8 Cookbook
    • Oil-free Dressings and Sauces
    • 8 Ingredient Desserts Ebook
  • Workout Plan
  • SHOP
You are here: Home / Chocolate / 12 Vegan Holiday Cookies You Must Make!

12 Vegan Holiday Cookies You Must Make!

828shares
  • Share
  • Tweet
  • Pin

So, yeah, it’s the week of Thanksgiving. I’ve been so immersed in finishing my cookbook, that I haven’t been able to post a Thanksgiving recipe. But, I’ve received a ton of emails and messages asking about Christmas and Thanksgiving cookies and holiday cookies, so that sparked this last minute holiday vegan cookie roundup post. That way, they are all in one happy little place for you guys and it’s easier for me to refer to this post instead of giving you a ton of different links, haha.

By the way, I do have a couple of Christmas desserts coming in December 😉

So, let’s get started, shall we? Anybody would be quite happy if you served any of these over Thanksgiving or Christmas! I didn’t earn the title “cookie monster” for no good reason! Yes, I fully admit I’m a cookie-making-fanatic. My husband says I could run a blog on cookies alone, bahahaha.

Vegan Sugar Cookies

Vegan Gingersnaps

Pumpkin Pie Chocolate Chip Cookies

6 Ingredient Pecan Pie Cookies

Dark Chocolate Molasses Cookies…I always break out extra bottles of molasses around the holidays, don’t you? These are a HUGE reader favorite! They also happen to be grain-free for those who avoid grains…they are seriously so dang delicious!

Old-Fashioned Vegan Iced Oatmeal Cookies…these pretty much exploded in remakes and popularity as soon as I posted them. They are so, so, so delicious, just like the original!

Cinnamon Chai Oatmeal Cookies.…what are the holidays without some chai spices?

Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies….and of course, we have to have some classic chocolate chip cookies!

Vegan Ginger Chocolate Chip Cookies…bits of candied ginger and powdered ginger take up these chocolate chip cookies to a serious holiday level!

Double Chocolate Espresso Almond Cookies…I make these every year and they are seriously my all-time favorite cookie even though I wrote the recipe in 2012!

Pecan Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies….these are totally epic and wow everybody who ever has one. Utilizing the season pecan is what makes these magical.

Chewy Maple Pecan Cookies….maple and pecans…I think that pretty much screams holidays, don’t you?

AND, if you missed my CHRISTMAS EBOOK featuring 8 recipes with 8 ingredients or less, then you can check it out here! It’s just $6.99 and has the most delicious desserts perfect for the holidays and make great gifts!

Filed Under: Chocolate, Christmas, Cookies/Bars, Holiday, VEGAN Tagged With: Best, Christmas, Cookies, Easy, Gluten-free, Holiday, Homemade, Oil free, Recipes, Simple, Thanksgiving, vegan

Previous Post: « Easy Vegan Black Bean Burgers
Next Post: Vegan Apple Cinnamon Cream Cheese »

Reader Interactions

Comment and Rate This Recipe Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Comments

  1. Nicole

    November 21, 2017 at 10:03 pm

    I can’t wait to try some of these ! I really am not much of a baker but do ok with cookies 🙂

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      November 22, 2017 at 10:09 am

      These are all super easy Nicole!

      Reply
  2. Natalie | Feasting on Fruit

    November 21, 2017 at 11:10 pm

    Soooooo can we just skip Thanksgiving and stuffing and all that jazz and have a cookie party on thursday instead pls? Between this list and your ebook from last year yes I think you officially qualify as a cookie monster…and I love you for it! I am so excited to get into cookie baking soon and even more excited about these Christmas desserts you have coming. And if ever you do decide to start that ALL COOKIES blog consider me already subscribed 🙂

    Reply
  3. Mandy

    November 22, 2017 at 5:51 am

    So funny! Today willow requested that I make double chocolate chip cookies for Thanksgiving and my first thought was, let’s check Brandi’s blog and then I checked my email and voila…COOKIES!! Hehe! I say you’re the cookie queen 😉 This is such an amazing round up of treats, I want them all! I can personally vouch for the deliciousness of a few of these recipes and the rest of them are on my “need to make” list…now to decide which ones to make for this holiday! I hope all is well with you and the cookbook writing process! Been thinking about you. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your sweet family ❤️ xoxo

    Reply
  4. Stacey

    November 22, 2017 at 7:08 pm

    I love so many of your recipes! By far my favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe is your Best Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies, they are beyond DELICIOUS!

    When is your recipe book coming out? I cannot wait to buy it.

    Keep up the great work!

    Stacey

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      November 23, 2017 at 1:42 am

      Oh I love hearing that so much Stacey, thank you so much! So glad you love those cookies and guess what, there is an even more mind-blowing one in my cookbook if you can believe it, haha! Check out my Instagram to see a sneak peak of the chocolate chip cookies. They really are the best ones I’ve eaten in my life. Anyways, the cookbook is coming out next Fall, but my publisher said preorders should be not too far now, like Feb-March. I literally just wrote my last recipe for the book this week, yay! So, now the whole book design process starts. Very excited about it, thank you so much for your support!

      Reply
      • Stacey

        November 23, 2017 at 3:45 am

        So exciting, can’t wait to get it! Hard to believe there is a better chocolate chip cookie recipe out there. They could be dangerous lol!

        Thank you so much for sharing so many great recipes with us. I’m new to the Vegan world (almost a year) and your recipes have made the transition so much easier. You’re amazing!

        Happy Thanksgiving to you & your family!
        Stacey

        Reply
  5. Anna

    November 22, 2017 at 8:16 pm

    I feel like I need every single one of the cookies mentioned here Brandi! What a fabulous collection, just perfect for Christmas season!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      November 23, 2017 at 1:43 am

      Haha, I think you do too Anna! Thank you so much girl! Happy Thanksgiving!

      Reply
  6. Sophia | Veggies Don't Bite

    November 22, 2017 at 9:19 pm

    Here’s the thing, I think that cookies should be a weekly staple. Like milk. Or water. If I could pick one sweet to eat, it would be cookies and brownies. The rest I could be okay without! Every single one of these look like they would be extremely happy residing in my belly.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      December 5, 2017 at 10:50 pm

      Lmao! Yes, definitely a weekly staple! Also, gotta have chocolate every week too, lol!

      Reply
  7. Lucy

    November 23, 2017 at 2:10 am

    I made the pecan cookies again today. I use this recipe when I have little time since the ingredients are always in my home. Thank yoj for a great reminder in all your delicious and healthy cookies. Happy Holidays.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      December 5, 2017 at 10:49 pm

      I’m so happy to hear how much you love the pecan cookies Lucy, thank you for sharing!

      Reply
  8. Pongodhall

    November 23, 2017 at 2:43 pm

    Thank you brandy, yet another generous blogger giving us such great treats for various holiday ideas”

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      December 5, 2017 at 10:48 pm

      You are so welcome, enjoy!

      Reply
  9. Jennifer Bliss

    November 24, 2017 at 5:48 am

    My Goodness! Piles and piles of vegan goodness…in the form of COOKIES!!!!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      November 25, 2017 at 7:53 pm

      Yes, lots of cookies, haha!

      Reply
  10. Nisha / @rainbowplantlife

    November 28, 2017 at 2:30 am

    You really are a cooking-making fanatic! And I am a cookie-eating fanatic 🙂 You have so many awesome recipes, Brandi! It’s so cool to see so many of them in one place.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      December 5, 2017 at 10:43 pm

      Haha, thank you so much Nisha! Yes, I earned that cookie monster title for good reason, LOL! Aww, thank you, you are too sweet!

      Reply
  11. Nadia

    December 1, 2017 at 2:19 pm

    All these cookies sound delicious and so festive! I need to start baking my way through the list 😀

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      December 5, 2017 at 10:43 pm

      Lol, thank you Nadia!

      Reply
  12. Freya

    December 5, 2017 at 10:34 pm

    I don’t even know where to start! I think I might go with the chewy maple pecan cookies – they look incredible!

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      December 5, 2017 at 10:44 pm

      Ha! Great problem to have! Yes, that’s a great start! They are soo full of flavor!

      Reply
  13. Christina

    December 7, 2017 at 8:50 pm

    This is such an amazing collection. I am in awe. Now I finally have a few weekends off from my weekend job and some time to do a little baking. I want to make cookies to bring to work. Which cookies on your list do you think are good to bring for 40 coworkers who are no where near vegan, and which cookie do you think holds up the best making the day before? I will be making them on a Sunday and bringing them to work on Monday. Any input would be appreciated they all look amazing to me so it is so hard to narrow down.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      December 7, 2017 at 8:54 pm

      Hi Christina! They are all amazing and delicious the next day and to anybody, vegan or not, honestly. But, I would suggest the Classic Iced Oatmeal Cookies because time and time again I’m told they taste JUST like the original (which I agree!) even though they have none of the crap in it. Nobody in their right mind would have a clue they are vegan or gluten-free. In fact, don’t even tell them until after maybe, haha. Definitely those. Follow my video and it shows you how easy to make them too. I would do the drizzle effect since it’s quicker and easier (less messy) than doing full icing and that way, by tomorrow, they will be totally dry. Use the white powdered sugar option since it is the most classic and will taste most like the classic to your coworkers. Just leave them covered at room temperature.

      Reply
  14. Karen

    December 12, 2017 at 6:37 pm

    I love to put orange zest in the oatmeal cookies and add orange zest to the icing, too. They’re a favorite of all my family.

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      December 12, 2017 at 8:16 pm

      Awesome idea Karen! So glad you love those cookies!

      Reply
  15. Dee | Green Smoothie Gourmet

    January 3, 2018 at 4:30 am

    Cookies! I love these cookies and I don’t care what the season. And your recipes seem easy and so flavorful. Thank you for sharing Brandi! Dee xx

    Reply
  16. Solveig

    November 29, 2018 at 5:32 pm

    Hi Brandi, I wonder if one of your holiday cookie recipes is cookie-cutter friendly? 😀 have you ever tried it?

    Reply
    • brandi.doming@yahoo.com

      November 30, 2018 at 2:46 am

      Hi! Yes, my gingerbread men are 🙂 This recipe here: https://thevegan8.com/2017/12/22/vegan-gingerbread-cut-out-cookies/

      Reply

Primary Sidebar

Search this blog…


I'm Brandi, creator of this vegan blog and cookbook author of The Vegan 8 Cookbook. The majority of my recipes focus on 8 ingredients or less, not counting salt, pepper or water. I love to create health-focused recipes, using whole foods to improve fitness and muscle-building, with the occasional comfort meal thrown in there! I'm an expert on oil-free cooking and baking! read more →

ORDER NOW!!

Join 414,119 Followers!

FacebookInstagramPinteresttumblr

The Vegan 8 is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Please see my full disclosure policy here.

MOST POPULAR POSTS!

WHAT’S IN MY VEGAN PANTRY

THE BEST VEGAN FLUFFY PANCAKES

Fluffy vegan pancakes stacked on plate

THE BEST VEGAN ALFREDO SAUCE

Best Vegan Garlic Alfredo on white plate

THE BEST VEGAN QUESO

Hand dipping chip into bowl of vegan queso

VEGAN STUFFED RICOTTA SHELLS

Vegan Stuffed Shells with Spinach

VEGAN THAI GREEN CURRY

Bowl of vegan thai green sweet potato curry

CHEESY MEXICAN TORTILLA BAKE

Vegan Cheesy Mexican Tortilla Bake in casserole dish

CLASSIC VEGAN NOODLE SOUP

Classic Vegan Noodle Soup in turquoise bowl

THE BEST VEGAN RANCH DRESSING

Best Vegan Ranch Dressing pouring over a salad

THE BEST OATMEAL CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Vegan Gluten-free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies stacked

THE BEST VEGAN FUNFETTI CAKE

Slice of Vegan Gluten-free Funfetti Birthday Cake

THE BEST VEGAN SNICKERDOODLES

Vegan Gluten-free Snickerdoodles stacked on plate

BEST VEGAN GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

scattered vegan chocolate chip cookies on white board

Recent Posts

  • Vegan Egg Roll In A Bowl
  • Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes (Gluten-free Options!)
  • Vegan Apple Crisp In A Mug
  • 4 Week Workout Plan
  • Oil-free Dressings and Sauces EBOOK
  • Vegan Almond Sesame Tofu
  • Vegan Protein Smoothie (To Curb Sugar Cravings)
  • Vegan Mint Chocolate Chip Protein Smoothie
  • Easy Oil-Free Pumpernickel Bread
  • Vegan Snickerdoodle Protein Balls

Copyright The Vegan 8 © 2023 · Privacy Policy

  • 141
  • 650