22 Vegan Christmas Cookies You'll Happily Dunk Into Your Almond Milk

POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Cookies are one of the most time-honored Christmas dessert traditions — it's what you leave for Santa, after all. However, if you're vegan, you've probably had to turn down too many chocolate chip and gingerbread cookies to count over the years, and that's almost as sad as getting coal in your stocking. Thankfully, as more and more people turn to a plant-based diet, the cookie enthusiasts of the vegan community have created some outstanding recipes that don't contain a trace of dairy or egg.

This Christmas, join Santa in indulging in a heaping plate of cookies. Read through the gallery for 22 of the best vegan cookie recipes, pour yourself a nice tall glass of almond milk, and put on Bing Crosby. That's the way the cookie should crumble.

Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

You will love this protein-packed take on the classic chocolate chip cookie.

Get the recipe: gluten-free vegan chocolate chip cookies

Vegan Thumbprint Cookies
POPSUGAR Photography | Lizzie Fuhr

Vegan Thumbprint Cookies

These cute pecan-filled thumbprint cookies are a far healthier alternative to sugar- and fat-laden pecan pie. The best part? They're vegan!

Get the recipe: vegan thumbprint cookies

Vegan Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies
Heart of a Baker

Vegan Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

These taste so decadent, but the caramel is healthier since it's made with dates.

Get the recipe: vegan caramel chocolate chip cookies

Vegan Thin Mints
POPSUGAR Photography | Anna Monette Roberts

Vegan Thin Mints

The perfect flavor combination.

Get the recipe: vegan Thin Mints

Vegan Sugar Cookies
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Vegan Sugar Cookies

These little gems are deliciously soft and sweet, even without the icing!

Get the recipe: vegan sugar cookies

Vegan Jamoca Almond Fudge Cookies
Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen

Vegan Jamoca Almond Fudge Cookies

These cookies are soft with crispy edges, a subtle mocha flavor, and dotted with toasted almonds and mini chocolate chips.

Get the recipe: vegan jamoca almond fudge cookies

Flour-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Flour-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

Love a slice of creamy pumpkin pie but don't love the calorie amount attached to it? Then grab a can of pumpkin and bake these cookies instead.

Get the recipe: flour-free pumpkin chocolate chip cookies

Peanut Butter Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies
Food Faith Fitness

Peanut Butter Chickpea Chocolate Chip Cookies

No one will ever know these are made with chickpeas!

Get the recipe: peanut butter chickpea chocolate chip cookies

Date-Sweetened Cookies
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Date-Sweetened Cookies

They're not only free of white sugar, brown sugar, maple syrup, honey, or any other processed sweeteners, but they're also flour-free, gluten-free, and vegan, so if you're trying to eat cleaner, you can feel good biting into these chewy gems.

Get the recipe: date-sweetened cookies

Best Ever Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Cotter Crunch

Best Ever Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

These are a must-bake!

Get the recipe: best ever vegan chocolate chip cookies

Vegan Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Vegan Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

A holiday favorite, veganized!

Get the recipe: vegan peanut butter kiss cookies

Vegan Chocolate and Pumpkin Cookies
A Saucy Kitchen

Vegan Chocolate and Pumpkin Cookies

Soft and delicious, especially if you love pumpkin spice flavor.

Get the recipe: vegan chocolate and pumpkin cookies

Pistachio-Crusted Chewy Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies
Oh My Veggies

Pistachio-Crusted Chewy Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies

These cookies are sweet, chewy, and so delicious, but they're actually healthier (since they're made with garbanzo bean flour).

Get the recipe: pistachio-crusted chewy chocolate chip cranberry cookies

Vegan Samoas
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Vegan Samoas

If you can't shake the desire for these chewy, coconut-y gems, here's a vegan version.

Get the recipe: vegan Samoas

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Glitter Inc.

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Sometimes simple is the absolute best.

Get the recipe: vegan chocolate chip cookies

The Best Almond Meal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Minimalist Baker

The Best Almond Meal Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies are vegan and gluten-free, but so full of sweet flavor.

Get the recipe: the best almond meal chocolate chip cookies

5-Ingredient Vegan Gluten-Free Cookies
Minimalist Baker

5-Ingredient Vegan Gluten-Free Cookies

All you need is dates, a banana, oats, almond meal, and almond butter. Oh, and chocolate chips!

Get the recipe: five-ingredient vegan gluten-free cookies

Pumpkin Pecan Polvorones
Cookie and Kate

Pumpkin Pecan Polvorones

Swap some of the butter for pumpkin and boom, these are healthy and so scrumptious.

Get the recipe: pumpkin pecan polvorones

Paleo Magic Cookie Bars
Food Faith Fitness

Paleo Magic Cookie Bars

Wow everyone with this yummy recipe.

Get the recipe: Paleo magic cookie bars

Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
POPSUGAR Photography | Brittany Mullins

Pumpkin Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

These vegan pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are perfect for Fall and are only 90 calories per cookie.

Get the recipe: pumpkin oatmeal chocolate chip cookies

Paleo Cranberry Bliss Bars
40 Aprons

Paleo Cranberry Bliss Bars

Bring something different to your holiday dinner.

Get the recipe: Paleo cranberry bliss bars

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies
POPSUGAR Photography | Jenny Sugar

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies

These 87-calorie peanut butter cookies made with gluten-free oats and a handful of other ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, and as an added bonus, they cook up golden brown in less than 10 minutes.

Get the recipe: peanut butter cookies