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.

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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. 

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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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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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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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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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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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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. 

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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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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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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.

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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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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. 

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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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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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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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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. 

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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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27Vegan Brown Sugar Buttons

The warm, spiced brown sugar glaze makes these chewy, gluten-free cookies absolutely irresistible.
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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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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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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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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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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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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. 

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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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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. 

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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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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. 

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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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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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