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    The Best Vegan Holiday Dessert Recipes

    Published: Nov 29, 2021 · Modified: Sep 2, 2022 by Larisha Bernard · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Whether you are looking for cookies, cake, or something in between, we have the very best vegan holiday dessert recipes all in one post!

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    You can’t discuss the holiday season without desserts. And being vegan is no exception. But no need to worry, we have the very best vegan holiday dessert recipes right here, all in one place.

    Now before we get into it, we will say this is not by any means all of our vegan dessert recipes. If you don’t see your favorite recreated to be vegan, we highly recommend that you check out all our vegan dessert recipes (you can also just use the search feature). If you still don’t see your favorite vegan dessert, then we would love to hear from you so we can add it to our list to recreate.

    With so many holidays celebrated during November and December, we are sure that we are missing some of the most popular ones, but one day hopefully we will have them all!

    We hope that you enjoy all of these creations and that you find the very best vegan desserts, whether it’s just for you or you are celebrating with family and friends!

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    An assortment of vegan holiday cookies all laying next to each other.

    Vegan Holiday Cookies

    It’s not the holidays without cookies, am I right? And vegans get to have all the delicious cookies too! One year we did 12 days of vegan cookies, so we have quite the roundup of delicious vegan cookie ideas for the holidays, including some of the most popular ones!

    Some of the cookies we have are:

    • Vegan Sugar Cookies
    • Vegan Snickerdoodles
    • Vegan Gingerbread Cookies
    • Vegan Thumbprint Cookies
    • Vegan Molasses Cookies

    and more! Including some non-traditional ones like:

    • Vegan Salted Caramel Cookies
    • Vegan Triple Chocolate Cookies
    • Vegan M&M Cookies

    So make sure to grab all our vegan cookie recipes!

    Vegan Cake Recipes

    Besides cookies, many people love a festive and delicious vegan cake for their holiday spread. And if that’s you, then we got you covered! Our cakes are soft, moist, and fluffy with tips in each post on how to perfect them!

    Here’s some of our favorite holiday cakes!

    Vegan Coconut Cake
    Deliciously perfect vegan coconut cake from scratch! Paired with a vegan coconut cream frosting. Simple to make and looks so professional!
    Check out this recipe
    an uncut vegan coconut cake onto a marble cake stand.
    The Best Vegan Red Velvet Cake
    This easy vegan red velvet cake is so rich, soft and has the perfect chocolate flavor! Pair with an incredible vegan cream cheese frosting!
    Check out this recipe
    A single slice of vegan red velvet cake on a plate topped with dried raspberries.
    Vegan Gingerbread Cake
    This easy vegan gingerbread cake is a hit for the holidays. Make a basic sheet pan cake or get fancy and turn it into a bundt cake for a festive holiday display.
    Check out this recipe
    An uncut Vegan Gingerbread Cake with candied cranberries and cream cheese frosting.
    Vegan Coffee Cake
    This vegan coffee cake is tender layers of cinnamon and cake with the most delicious streusel topping. Perfectly paired with coffee or tea.
    Check out this recipe
    A tray of vegan coffee cake cut into squares.
    Vegan Brooklyn Blackout Cake
    Vegan Brooklyn Blackout Cake is multiple layers of chocolate brilliance! Rich, moist, fluffy, and extremely decadent. This is the cake of chocolate lover's dreams.
    Check out this recipe
    A plate of three layer Vegan Brooklyn blackout cake.
    One Bowl Vegan Strawberry Sheet Cake
    This One Bowl Vegan Strawberry Sheet Cake is so easy to make and the perfect way to use up fresh strawberries. So soft and perfect sweetened.
    Check out this recipe
    The top of a vegan strawberry sheet cake with fresh strawberries, chopped pistachios and frosting.
    Vegan Caramel Cake
    This vegan caramel cake is absolutely delicious and a real winner for showing others how amazing veganism can be!
    Check out this recipe
    Vegan Caramel Cake on a white cake stand with caramel poured over the top.

    Make sure to check out even more vegan cake recipes!

    Vegan Holiday Chocolate Recipes

    Chocolate Lovers Unite! We have some really fun vegan chocolate recipes that we know would be a hit on your holiday table or to surprise people if you are taking somewhere! Here’s a few of our favorites:

    Dairy Free Chocolate Bark
    This dairy free chocolate bark recipe is the perfect easy dessert to wow a crowd. Multiple variations for endless possibility of this vegan bark treat.
    Check out this recipe
    three types of dairy free chocolate bark on a white table.
    Vegan White Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
    These easy vegan white chocolate peanut butter cups need just 7 ingredients and are super quick to make! Can be Top 8 allergen free if needed.
    Check out this recipe
    An assortment of Vegan white chocolate peanut butter cups on a table with one halved.
    Vegan Chocolate Lava Cakes
    These vegan chocolate lava cakes are decadent and rich and will wow any dinner party you are hosting! Gluten free and oil free batter.
    Check out this recipe
    A person adding a scoop of ice cream onto vegan chocolate lava cake.
    Vegan Peanut Butter Cups
    These easy vegan peanut butter cups need just 8 ingredients and are super easy to make! Can make Top 8 allergen free if needed.
    Check out this recipe
    A stack of vegan peanut butter cups.
    Vegan Chocolate Covered Almond Clusters
    These vegan chocolate covered almond clusters need just 2 ingredients and are the perfect treat when craving something sweet!
    Check out this recipe
    A vegan chocolate covered almond cluster broken in half.
    Vegan Double Chocolate Chip Cookie Skillet
    Cookie skillets are amazing for serving a fun and delicious vegan dessert idea and if you love chocolate, you'll love this easy vegan double chocolate chip cookie skillet!
    Check out this recipe
    a double chocolate chip vegan cookie skillet with ice cream.
    No Bake Vegan Chocolate Pie
    This super easy no bake vegan chocolate pie will wow a crowd with little effort. 15 minutes of prep time and then chill for a decadent vegan dessert!
    Check out this recipe
    Slices of no bake vegan chocolate pie on a white plate.
    No Bake Vegan Chocolate Cheesecake
    Super easy no bake vegan chocolate cheesecake is the perfect last minute dessert that you need! Great for entertaining but also just for yourself. 
    Check out this recipe
    No bake vegan chocolate cheesecake topped with candied cranberries on a wooden board.
    Vegan Edible Cookie Dough
    Absolutely incredible! This vegan edible chocolate chip cookie dough will blow you away! Just 7 ingredients and ready in under 15 minutes!
    Check out this recipe
    A bowl of vegan edible cookie dough.
    The Best Vegan Brownies
    These are the best vegan brownies that you've ever made! Perfectly gooey with a crackle top and loaded with chocolate flavor all while easy to make!
    Check out this recipe
    cut squares of the best vegan brownies on a wire baking rack.
    Vegan Chocolate Pudding
    THIS VEGAN CHOCOLATE PUDDING IS SUPER EASY TO MAKE! JUST 8 INGREDIENTS AND CAN BE TOP 8 ALLERGY FRIENDLY!  PERFECT TREAT TO SATISFY THAT SWEET TOOTH! KIDS LOVE IT!
    Check out this recipe
    two glasses of vegan chocolate pudding.

    If you truly love chocolate like we do, make sure to check out even more vegan chocolate recipes.

    Four cups of Vegan Hot Chocolate on a wooden cutting board.

    Also if you love hot chocolate, you MUST check out our 5 ways to make vegan hot chocolate!

    Recipes Needed To Make Your Favorites

    Whether you need vegan cookie icing, or you need a vegan sweetened condensed milk, here are some of our go to recipes for those little extras.

    Vegan Condensed Milk
    This vegan condensed milk needs just 2 ingredients and will be a game changer for all your dessert recipes! Can be made Top 8 Allergen Free.
    Check out this recipe
    three jars of vegan condensed milk on a wooden board.
    Dairy Free Icing
    This dairy free icing is perfect for cookies, gingerbread houses, cakes, and so much more. Super fast to make, dries hard, and uses no corn syrup, egg whites or meringue powder so it’s completely vegan. 
    Check out this recipe
    Sugar cookie snowflakes on two plates.
    Dairy Free Caramel Sauce
    This dairy free caramel sauce is the perfect way to enhance any dairy free dessert. Only 6 ingredients stand in between you and this delicious vegan caramel sauce! 
    Check out this recipe
    two jars and a spoon of dairy free caramel sauce.

    Miscellaneous Vegan Holiday Dessert Recipes

    These are just a few more of our holiday favorites!

    Vegan Peanut Butter Fudge
    One of the easiest vegan dessert recipes that you will ever come across is this super simple vegan peanut butter fudge! Just 4 ingredients and 5 minutes to prep! Can be Top 8 Free! 
    Check out this recipe
    a batch of vegan peanut butter fudge with a few pieces sliced.
    2 ingredient Vegan Apple Pie Egg Rolls
    These 2 ingredient vegan apple pie egg rolls need just 15 minutes to make them and are the perfect quick vegan dessert idea you didn't even know you needed.  
    Check out this recipe
    A stack of 2 ingredient vegan apple pie egg rolls with vegan caramel sauce.
    Vegan Cinnamon Knots with Crunchy Brown Sugar Topping
    These vegan cinnamon knots with crunchy brown sugar topping are easy to make and only need 9 ingredients, but will wow anyone!
    Check out this recipe
    A batch of Vegan Cinnamon Knots with Crunchy Brown Sugar Topping.
     vegan dessert charcuterie board on a round wooden cutting board with a handle.

    And if you really aren’t sure what to do, one of our favorite ways to have dessert for the holidays is our vegan dessert charcuterie boards! We outline tips and our favorite products to include if you need them.

    We hope that you enjoyed these vegan holiday dessert recipes! If you need more inspiration, make sure you check out all our vegan dessert recipes !

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