20 Easy Vegan Cookie Recipes We'd Love to Devour Right Now
All hail the "unicorn cookie."
After an amazing vegan dinner (hummus and veggie pizza, anyone?), end the night right with one of these all-star cookie recipes. These creative confections will please any palate, whether you're a chocoholic or can't get enough fruit in your belly.
The Vegan's Baking Pantry
Before you get started, stock up on these vegan baking essentials. Some of them may sound a little wacky, but you'll spot them again and again in many vegan dessert recipes:
• Almond milk ($2, target.com)
• Coconut oil ($7, target.com)
• Organic cane sugar ($3, target.com)
• Vegan buttery spread ($4, amazon.com)
• Rolled oats ($3, target.com)
• Vegan chocolate chips ($6, target.com)
• Pumpkin puree, which can act as an egg substitute ($2, target.com)
• FLOUR: gluten-free flour ($7, amazon.com), gluten-free oat flour ($8, amazon.com), almond flour ($12, amazon.com), coconut flour ($11, amazon.com), or brown rice flour ($14, amazon.com). Note: Many vegan recipes also allow for all-purpose flour, if you want to stick with that.
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
These soft, chewy cookies are packed with oats, so they're basically a breakfast food ... right?
Lemon Poppyseed Cookies
These dainty lemon poppyseed cookies are buttery, crispy, and all-around amazing.
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Unicorn Cookies
Unicorn fever has hit hard. Get in on the trend with these easy, four-ingredient, no-bake cookies.
Chocolate Chip Cookies
If there was ever a crowd-pleasing cookie, this is it. And hey, this batter doesn't have eggs, so you can get away with sneaking a spoonful or two.
Oreo Sandwiches
As the debate rages on over whether store-bought Oreos are really vegan, you can rest easy knowing that these homemade three-ingredient Oreos are definitely vegan, and definitely delicious.
Shortbread Cookies
Curl up with a cup of your favorite tea and a few of these delicious, crunchy cookies for a cozy night at home.
Matcha Chocolate Chip Cookies
Super-trendy ingredient matcha finds yet another use in these yummy cookies. We love them year-round, but they'd be especially great for St. Patrick's Day.
One-Bowl Sugar Cookies
A veganized take on the classic, quintessential sugar cookie. They're infused with vanilla, simple to make (only one bowl needed!), and sure to be a hit.
Get the recipe from Minimalist Baker »
Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
These chewy delights are so easy to make. All you'll need is peanut butter, maple syrup and rolled oats.
Soft Sugar Cookies
These sprinkle-filled cookies are crispy on the edges with a chewy center, just like the ones you had as a kid. And they stay soft for days afterward — assuming they even last that long!
Chocolate Cookies
Add some extra chocolate chunks to this rich recipe for maximum indulgence.
Madeleines
These delicate teatime cookies don't actually have any butter, but you probably won't be able to tell, thanks to the addition of coconut oil.
Thumbprint Cookies
These elegant bites are topped with raspberry jam and sea salt for a sweet snack that's très chic (not to mention delicious).
Italian Pignolis
These classic Italian cookies are made with almond paste, which is naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Gingersnaps
Oh, snap! These sugar-coated cookies have a satisfying crunch, but still maintain a chewy center.
Coconut Cookies
These crispy cookies are crunchy on the outside, with a soft, sweet center. Better yet, it only takes three ingredients to make these!
Chocolate Peppermint Crinkles
These fudgey, crunchy, chocolatey cookies pair perfectly with a cup of cocoa and a warm fireplace. Is it Christmas yet?
Secret Peanut Butter Cookies
These soft, chewy, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are sure to be a hit with the whole crew. (Or you can just keep them for yourself — we won't judge).
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