The Best Vegan Cookies (Updated 2025)

Whether you want classic cookies, like sugar or gingerbread, or you’re looking for something fun, new and unique like strawberry shortcake, we have more than 30 of the absolutely best vegan cookies out there! These won’t disappoint.

Of course we love making these as part of our vegan holiday recipes, but these are amazing no matter the time of year.

We’ve tested and retested each recipes and after hundreds of dozens of cookies, we’re putting them all together and sharing them with you in one post.

These cookies are great for birthdays and parties, to give as gifts, or just because you need a pick me up. And especially if you have a tradition and now you just need a vegan version.

Whatever you’re reason, we hope you try each and every one.

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Frequently Asked Vegan Cookie Questions:
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What cookies are vegan?

If you have only recently gone vegan, or perhaps you are here because you are recently dairy or egg free for allergy reasons, you may not think that cookies can ever be safe for you to eat again.

Luckily, the answer is that almost any cookie can be vegan.

It’s true that most cookies contain butter (dairy) and eggs; however, with just a few simple switches they can be completely vegan.

There are so many different vegan butter options. Egg substitutes can be replaced with anything from flaxseed to applesauce depending on the recipe and use.

Thankfully, we’ve taken all the guess work out of it for you. We’re sharing almost 3 dozen recipes that are super delicious.

What is the best vegan butter to use for cookies?

We’ve been exclusively using vegan butter for almost a decade and have tested pretty much every option on the market. In our vegan butter review, we’ve found that sticks work much better than the spreads available in the tubs. Our personal go to for consistency and success is Country Crock Plant Sticks.
You do want to make sure that oil and not water is the first ingredient when making vegan cookies.

Can you freeze vegan cookies?

Vegan cookie dough can usually be frozen. What we have found works best is when you make the dough, form balls and then freeze the balls in either an air-tight container or ziplock style bag.

How long do vegan cookies usually last?

A good rule of thumb is that you can store most vegan cookies in an air-tight container and they will last for approximately 7 days. This is not guaranteed, but just a good rule of thumb.

What is the best way to store vegan cookies?

In an air-tight container out on your counter is the best way to store these. A good tip is to store them with a sliced piece of bread inside the container to help them not dry out.

Are vegan cookies also dairy free cookies?

Yes, by definition vegan cookies are dairy free. So if you are looking for dairy free cookies, then all of the recipes listed here today would also be dairy free cookie dough.

Are vegan cookies also egg free cookies?

Yes, by definition vegan cookies are egg free. So if you are looking for egg free cookies, then all of the recipes listed here today would also be egg free cookie dough.

vegan gingerbread cookies and thumbprint cookies.

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Vegan White Chocolate Chip Cookies

**Note ^^ these are not traditional holiday ones shaped as pumpkins; however, if you like pumpkin spice, you can use the recipe with holiday cookie cutters as well!

Non-Traditional Vegan Cookie Recipes

If you love cookies, but want even more fun non-handheld cookie recipes, we have even more fun recipes for you to try! Here’s some of our favorites: