27 Easy Vegan Cookie Recipes

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Photos of an assortment of easy vegan cookie recipes

All the vegan cookies, all in one place! From classics like chocolate chip and gingerbread to fan favorites and more, we’ve compiled our favorite easy vegan cookie recipes. They’re perfect for enjoying with loved ones or giving as gifts this holiday season and beyond!

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1-Bowl Ginger Cookies (V/GF)
Tender, spicy, perfectly sweet ginger cookies made entirely in 1 bowl! The perfect vegan, gluten-free cookie for your holiday spread.
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Vegan Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies on a cutting board topped with red fabric
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Vegan Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies
1-bowl gingerbread cookies that are both vegan and gluten-free! Perfect for rolling out and stamping or rolling into balls for making the most tender, delicious gingersnaps on the planet.
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Placing a crispy, buttery, pecan-filled Mexican wedding cookie on a stack of cookies
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Vegan Gluten-Free Mexican Wedding Cookies
Vegan and gluten-free Mexican wedding cookies packed with buttery, nutty flavor. Easy to make with just 7 ingredients and 1 bowl required!
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Stack of Vegan Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies
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Fluffy 1-Bowl Sugar Cookies (Vegan + GF)
Fluffy, perfectly sweet sugar cookies made in 1 bowl! Roll out and cut into shapes or roll into easy circles. Entirely vegan and gluten-free, and perfect for the holidays and beyond!
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Assorted shapes of Vegan Sugar Cookies with pink and white frosting and sprinkles
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1-Bowl Vegan Sugar Cookies
Classic vegan sugar cookies made with 1 bowl in less than 1 hour. Sweet, tender, simple, and perfect for holiday gatherings and beyond!
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Plate of five Vegan Pumpkin Sugar Cookies with two unfrosted
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Vegan Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
Tender, fluffy, vegan pumpkin sugar cookies that require just 1 bowl! Super fluffy, simple preparation, and perfect for fall!
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Pumpkin snickerdoodle cookies next to a bowl of sugar mixed with pumpkin pie spice
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Pillowy Pumpkin Snickerdoodles (V + GF)
Pillowy soft pumpkin snickerdoodles! Tender and pumpkin-y cookies rolled in pumpkin spice + sugar = fall-filled perfection. Vegan, gluten-free, and just 30 minutes required!
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Lemon zest falling onto a stack of gluten-free vegan lemon cookies
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Easy Lemon Cookies (Vegan + GF)
Bite-sized lemon cookies that are sweet, tender, and oh-so delicious! The perfect gluten-free and vegan treat for spring. Just 8 ingredients, 1 bowl, and 30 minutes required!
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Bowl stacked with Vegan Brownie Cookies
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Fudgy Vegan Brownie Cookies
Super fudgy vegan brownie cookies that are tender on the inside, crisp on the outside, and reminiscent of a brownie! Just 10 ingredients required for these naturally sweetened gluten- and grain-free treats!
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Holding up a vegan gluten-free florentine cookie drizzled with melted dark chocolate
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Hemp Seed Florentine Cookies (Vegan + GF)
Caramelly, crispy, salty-sweet Florentine cookies, made healthier! Vegan, gluten-free, AND naturally sweetened. Just 8 ingredients required, including nutrient-packed whole grains and seeds!
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Close up shot of vegan chocolate chip cookies topped with flaky salt
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Classic Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies (1 Bowl!)
The perfect classic vegan chocolate chip cookie made in 1 bowl! Salty-sweet, buttery, slightly crisp edges, tender center, and gooey chocolate chips. Just 9 ingredients and simple methods required!
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Tray and bowl with our Vegan GF Chocolate Chip Cookies alongside a glass of dairy-free milk
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Perfect Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Perfect vegan chocolate chip cookies made with simple methods and 9 ingredients. Tender, sweet, studded with chocolate, and undetectably gluten-free.
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Holding up a partially eaten s'mores cookie to show the melty chocolate and gooey marshmallows
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1-Bowl Vegan S’mores Cookies
Melty chocolate and gooey marshmallows collide in these EPIC vegan s’mores cookies. Optionally gluten-free and made in 1 bowl in just 25 minutes!
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Stack of Vegan Trail Mix Cookies in a bowl with scooped sides
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Vegan Trail Mix Cookies (Gluten-Free + Grain-Free)
Vegan, gluten-free trail mix cookies made with 10 wholesome ingredients and simple methods. A delicious, tender, chewy snack or dessert!
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Bowl stacked with a leaning tower of Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Tender, healthy chocolate chip cookies with almond butter, coconut, and chocolate chips. One bowl, 9 ingredients, and naturally sweetened!
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Parchment-lined baking sheet filled with freshly baked Healthy Vegan Cookies
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5-Ingredient Vegan Gluten-Free Cookies
Simple, 5-ingredient V + GF cookies that are healthy, easy, and delicious.
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Oats, dark chocolate, and a plate of Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Healthy, vegan, and gluten-free oatmeal chocolate chip cookies made with 10 wholesome ingredients! Tender on the inside, crunchy on the outside, SO delicious!
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Spoonful of almond butter beside a plate of our 1-Bowl Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Fluffy 1-Bowl Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies
Tender, wholesome cookies with a light, fluffy texture. Not too sweet, rich with almond butter flavor, and studded with chunks of dark chocolate.
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Spoonful of sea salt next to four of our no bake chocolate chip cookies
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Easy No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies
The ultimate healthier, lazy dessert: NO-BAKE chocolate chip cookies made with just 5 ingredients! Naturally sweetened with dates, vegan, gluten- and grain-free, and customizable depending on what you have on hand!
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Baking sheet filled with Vegan PB&J Thumbprint Cookies
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PB&J Graham Cracker Thumbprints
Tender vegan peanut butter thumbprint cookies with strawberry jam and graham crackers. Just 7 ingredients, 30 minutes, and 1 bowl required.
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Holding three No-Bake Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies over a tray
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5-Ingredient No-Bake Peanut Butter Thumbprints
Tender, naturally sweetened peanut butter thumbprint cookies filled with a tart, incredibly flavorful jam! No baking required, just 5 ingredients total, and ready in 20 minutes!
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Cutting board filled with Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
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Peanut Butter Cup Cookies (V/GF)
Easy 1-Bowl Peanut Butter Cookies with Peanut Butter Cup Blossoms! Tender, salty-sweet, gluten-free, and perfect for the holidays!
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Tray of 3-Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies with some half dipped in chocolate
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3-Ingredient No-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
Insanely delicious, tender, perfectly sweet peanut butter cookies made with just 3 ingredients! No baking required, easy to make, and the perfect snack or dessert!
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Parchment-lined plate of Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies
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Vegan Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies
Fudgy, peanut buttery no-bake cookies naturally sweetened and fiber-rich from oats! Just 9 ingredients, 25 minutes, and 1 pot required! An indulgent and satisfying dessert.
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Almond Butter No-Bake Cookies and a spoonful of peanut butter
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Almond Butter No-Bake Cookies
Easy, 30-minute Almond Butter No-Bake Cookies infused with oats, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds and naturally sweetened with coconut sugar! A healthy but decadent dessert or snack!
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Batch of Vegan Vanilla Wafer Cookies resting on a vintage scale
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Vegan Gluten-Free Vanilla Wafers
Easy-to-make, fluffy vegan vanilla wafers that are also gluten-free! Simple ingredients, minimal prep time, and perfectly crisp and sweet. The perfect snack-sized cookie to enjoy with hot drinks or add to desserts!
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Baking sheet with freshly baked Vegan Gluten-Free Banana Pecan Shortbread Cookies
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Vegan Gluten-Free Banana Pecan Shortbread (Butter-Free)
Vegan and gluten-free banana pecan shortbread cookies made with just 7 ingredients and 1 bowl. Perfectly crisp with a slight tenderness, perfectly nutty and sweet, and perfect for gifting or taking on road trips.
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If you give any of these cookie recipes a try, let us know! Leave a comment, or take a picture and tag it @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Happy holidays, friends!

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  1. Dawn says

    Specifically for this recipe: the vegan trail mix cookies.

    Can I substitute maple syrup for the coconut sugar and applesauce for the coconut oil?

    Thank you,
    Dawn

  2. Lisa says

    What would you recommend as a substitute for almond flour? I have a daughter with both egg and tree nut allergies. thank you!

  3. Susan says

    Hi Dana!
    We LOVE your recipes!! Thank you thank you!
    Question – is there something that would sub well for the almond flour in the GF recipes, if we don’t need them to be GF? Like spelt flour or white wheat, for example? Would you need to modify?
    Thanks!!

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      Yeah, I’d say either should work but gluten flours are usually more absorbent so start with slightly less and work you way up to avoid dry/crumbly cookies. xo!

  4. Rameen says

    Hey Dana,

    Which of these would you recommend for weight-watchers? The kind we can savour one or two a day without consuming too much of our daily calorie allowance? And any tips for substitutions to reduce the amount of calories per serving?

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      Probably the snickerdoodles! You can also sub in some stevia for sugar where you can. Hope that helps!

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi LaTrice! We don’t have plans to do that but what a great idea! We’ll certainly share if we do!

  5. Joy says

    Hi Dana
    Thank you for the many gluten free recipes. I am both gluten and lactose intolerant and always have to swap which doesn’t bother me anymore but still.
    I have never tried no bake cookies.., which do you recommend that’s easier in taste?
    Thank you

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Joy! Honestly all of the no-bakes are great – just depends what you’re looking for in texture / flavor?

  6. Faye Langton says

    Hello Dana. I love your recipes. I wonder if you could help me with something. You are not alone, but I notice many of your recipes are gluten free. I have read that eating gluten free if you are not intolerant can be dangerous. In fact few people are truly intolerant. Is it that you are intolerant which would explain the recipes? I am not being rude but am truly interested.

    • Avatar for Dana @ Minimalist BakerDana @ Minimalist Baker says

      Hi Faye! I eat some gluten but only sourdough bread and spelt flour! I digest those best. It is important to have a diverse diet! It’s the framework laid out in the book Fiber Fueled if you’re interested to learn more!

  7. Ewa says

    OMG! They all look so delicious 😋 Don’t even know where to start… Thank you for creating this amazing recipes 😘