Soft, Festive & Dairy-Free Holiday Treats
Nothing says Christmas like the aroma of freshly baked cookies filling your home. These Vegan Christmas Cookies are soft on the inside, lightly crisp on the edges, and infused with warm festive spices—perfect for cozy evenings, gifting, or sharing with loved ones.
Made without eggs, butter, or dairy, these cookies are 100% plant-based, easy to prepare, and taste just as indulgent as traditional Christmas cookies 🍪✨
🌟 Why You’ll Love These Vegan Christmas Cookies
🎄 Completely egg-free & dairy-free
🎄 Soft, chewy & festive
🎄 Easy to make with simple ingredients
🎄 Perfect for gifting, parties & cookie platters
🥥 Ingredients
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1½ cups all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour)
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½ tsp baking soda
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½ tsp baking powder
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½ tsp cinnamon powder
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A pinch of nutmeg
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½ cup coconut sugar or brown sugar
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¼ cup coconut oil (melted)
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¼ cup almond milk (or any plant milk)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 tbsp maple syrup (optional, for extra softness)
✨ Optional Add-ins:
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Vegan chocolate chips
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Chopped nuts
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Dried cranberries
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Dough
In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
In another bowl, whisk coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, almond milk, vanilla, and maple syrup.
Step 2: Combine
Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or cranberries if using.
Step 3: Shape the Cookies
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Scoop small portions of dough, roll into balls, and gently flatten.
Step 4: Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
Let cookies cool for 5 minutes—they firm up as they cool.
❄️ Storage
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Room temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
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Refrigerated dough: Keeps well for 2 days
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Baked cookies (frozen): Up to 2 weeks
🎅 Serve & Enjoy
Enjoy these Vegan Christmas Cookies with warm almond milk, vegan hot chocolate, or herbal tea. Add them to your Christmas dessert platter alongside bliss bites and energy balls for a wholesome festive spread 🎄💚
🌱 Variations You Can Try
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Gingerbread cookies: Add ½ tsp ginger powder
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Chocolate cookies: Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder
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Sugar-dust finish: Sprinkle coconut sugar before baking