Everyone knows the holiday season isn't complete without a few (or more) Christmas cookies [1]. Yes, it's early — but it's never too soon to start thinking about cookies, right? While you may want one last chance to go crazy (within reason) and indulge before New Year's Resolution season starts up, you likely still want to maintain some moderation as well. Lucky for you, we've rounded up 22 wholesome cookie recipes [2], many of which are vegan and don't require any cooking at all. Time to get to baking!
Vegan Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
Your guests totally won't mind that these cookies [3] are vegan. Did someone say peanut butter?
Vegan Sugar Cookies
Who doesn't love a frosted sugar cookie at Christmas? You can feel better grabbing two or three with this healthier recipe [4].
Cranberry Chocolate Chia Cookies
Your gluten-free guests need not despair. These chewy, chocolatey cookies [5] don't even have flour.
Cranberry Pecan Oatmeal Cookies
Cranberries were made for Christmas, as was this yummy take [6] on classic oatmeal raisin cookies.
Vegan Ginger Molasses Cookies
These sweet and chewy cookies [7] will take you back to the gingerbread house days of your childhood.
Flourless Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
Are you vegan, gluten-free, and a lover of pumpkin pie? These chewy cookies [9] are for you.
Gingerbread Cookies
These light gingerbread cookies [10] are a Christmas classic.
Pumpkin Polvorones
Pumpkin adds holiday flair to these light Mexican wedding cookies [11].
Almond Coconut Macaroons
For a healthier alternative to snowballs, try these almond coconut macaroons [12].
Vegan Thin Mints
Mint is another Christmas staple, and who wouldn't love this ode to the classic Girl Scout Cookie [13]?
No-Bake Trail Mix Cookies
This vegan recipe [15] will definitely take you to a Winter wonderland.
Cheese Spritz Cookies
You don't have to ask us twice to try these cute star-shaped cookies [16] if there's cheese in the name.
Chai-Spiced Merengues
These cookies [17] are so delightfully light that you won't feel the least bit guilty indulging in more than a few.
Healthy Thumbprint Cookies
For another take on thumbprint cookies, try this version [18], with festive red berry jam.
Chocolate Raspberry Protein Balls
These bright red cookies [19] could almost pass for edible ornaments if your guests weren't going to rush to eat them up.
No-Bake Gingerbread Pumpkin Snowballs
You might be tempted to have a snowball fight with these perfectly powdered cookies [21], but we know you'll be more inclined to gobble them up.
Caramel Apple Ginger Snaps
If ginger cookies aren't usually your thing, we think you'll be swayed by this extrasweet version [22].
Maple Chocolate Chip Cookies
Who doesn't love classic chocolate chip cookies, even at Christmas? This gluten-free version [23] is lower in sugar than most.
Turmeric Macaroons
The turmeric in these cookies [24] offers an earthy alternative to ginger during the holidays.
Almond Lemon Macaroons
Continuing the macaroon trend, this lemon and almond version [25] is loaded with protein and healthy fats.
Vegan and Gluten-Free Lemon Cookies
These light and healthy lemon cookies [27] are a great alternative to the traditional sugar cookies you might use for cutouts.
No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies
If you find yourself often craving chocolate peanut butter cups, you'll go crazy for these no-bake chocolate peanut butter cookies [28].