Do you have a favorite holiday cookie? We have a different answer each time, but that’s just our secret way of getting one of each (holiday cookie parties are our jam!). Maybe you could plan one and invite us? We’ll cover the cookie inspo.
To kickstart the fun, we’ve gathered 50 of our most highly rated cookie recipes! Scroll through to find one or a few to make this season. Many are vegan, gluten-free, and/or naturally sweetened.
(Note: Dietary symbols listed throughout for easy navigation!)
Vegan Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies
1-bowl gingerbread cookies that are both vegan and gluten-free! Perfect for rolling out and stamping or rolling into balls for making the most tender, delicious gingersnaps on the planet.
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1-Bowl Ginger Cookies (V/GF)
Tender, spicy, perfectly sweet ginger cookies made entirely in 1 bowl! The perfect vegan, gluten-free cookie for your holiday spread.
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Vegan Gluten-Free Mexican Wedding Cookies
Vegan and gluten-free Mexican wedding cookies packed with buttery, nutty flavor. Easy to make with just 7 ingredients and 1 bowl required!
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1-Bowl Chocolate Peppermint Cookies (Vegan + GF)
Gluten-free, vegan chocolate peppermint cookies that are crispy on the edges and fudgy in the middle! Uber chocolaty and perfectly sweet and minty. Just 30 minutes required!
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Chewy Double Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
A chewy, double chocolate cookie with mint in the batter and on top with a sprinkling of crushed candy cane. Perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday gatherings, or alongside a cup of hot cocoa on a cold winter's night.
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Easy Lemon Cookies (Vegan + GF)
Bite-sized lemon cookies that are sweet, tender, and oh-so delicious! The perfect gluten-free and vegan treat for spring. Just 8 ingredients, 1 bowl, and 30 minutes required!
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Vegan Gluten-Free Banana Pecan Shortbread (Butter-Free)
Vegan and gluten-free banana pecan shortbread cookies made with just 7 ingredients and 1 bowl. Perfectly crisp with a slight tenderness, perfectly nutty and sweet, and perfect for gifting or taking on road trips.
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Orange Almond Biscotti (Vegan)
Amazing, simple vegan biscotti infused with orange zest and roasted almonds. Dip in vegan dark chocolate for a decadent touch. A delicious vegan breakfast, dessert, or snack with your favorite hot beverage!
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Gluten-Free Biscotti with Ginger & Chocolate
A gingery, chocolate-dipped, orange-infused take on classic Italian biscotti! Gluten-free, vegan, and just 10 ingredients required!
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Gluten-Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (Vegan)
Decadent, chewy chocolate crinkle cookies with an optional minty twist! Undetectably vegan and gluten-free and perfect for the holiday season and beyond. Just 9 ingredients and ~20 minutes required!
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Pillowy Pumpkin Snickerdoodles (V + GF)
Pillowy soft pumpkin snickerdoodles! Tender and pumpkin-y cookies rolled in pumpkin spice + sugar = fall-filled perfection. Vegan, gluten-free, and just 30 minutes required!
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Grain-Free Cut Out Sugar Cookies (1 Bowl!)
Fluffy, gluten-free and grain-free sugar cookies! Perfectly sweet, easy to make, and great for cut out or circle cookies! Just 1 bowl required!
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Fluffy 1-Bowl Sugar Cookies (Vegan + GF)
Fluffy, perfectly sweet sugar cookies made in 1 bowl! Roll out and cut into shapes or roll into easy circles. Entirely vegan and gluten-free, and perfect for the holidays and beyond!
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1-Bowl Vegan Sugar Cookies
Classic vegan sugar cookies made with 1 bowl in less than 1 hour. Sweet, tender, simple, and perfect for holiday gatherings and beyond!
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Vegan Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
Tender, fluffy, vegan pumpkin sugar cookies that require just 1 bowl! Super fluffy, simple preparation, and perfect for fall!
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Fluffy Gluten-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies (Vegan)
Pumpkin chocolate chip cookies made vegan and gluten-free! Packed with warming spices and perfectly crisp with soft fluffy centers. Just 1 bowl required!
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Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies (V/GF)
Tender, wholesome pumpkin cookies studded with rolled oats and vegan chocolate chips. Naturally gluten-free and vegan. The perfect treat for fall and beyond!
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Classic Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies (1 Bowl!)
The perfect classic vegan chocolate chip cookie made in 1 bowl! Salty-sweet, buttery, slightly crisp edges, tender center, and gooey chocolate chips. Just 9 ingredients and simple methods required!
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Perfect Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Perfect vegan chocolate chip cookies made with simple methods and 9 ingredients. Tender, sweet, studded with chocolate, and undetectably gluten-free.
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Classic Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Classic chocolate chip cookies made vegan and gluten-free! Chewy on the inside with crisp buttery edges. Just 1 bowl and 8 ingredients required!
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1-Bowl Vegan S’mores Cookies
Melty chocolate and gooey marshmallows collide in these EPIC vegan s’mores cookies. Optionally gluten-free and made in 1 bowl in just 25 minutes!
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Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Tender, healthy chocolate chip cookies with almond butter, coconut, and chocolate chips. One bowl, 9 ingredients, and naturally sweetened!
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Almond Meal Cookies with Chocolate Chips and Coconut
Gluten-free cookies from the Sprouted Kitchen Cookbook, featuring bits of dark chocolate, shredded coconut, and hearty almond meal.
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Vegan Oatmeal Cookies (GF)
Undetectably vegan and gluten-free oatmeal raisin cookies! Just 30 minutes and simple methods required for perfectly chewy oatmeal cookies. A perfect healthier treat for any time of year!
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Cranberry Macadamia Nut Cookies (Vegan + GF)
Soft, sweet cranberry macadamia nut cookies that are undetectably gluten-free and vegan! Just 1 bowl required!
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Peanut Butter Cup Cookies (V/GF)
Easy 1-Bowl Peanut Butter Cookies with Peanut Butter Cup Blossoms! Tender, salty-sweet, gluten-free, and perfect for the holidays!
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Vegan Gluten-Free Samoas
Classic Girl Scout-inspired Samoa cookies made vegan and gluten-free! Buttery cookies, rich caramel, toasted coconut, and melted chocolate. Just 9 ingredients required!
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The BEST Thin Mints (V/GF)
The BEST Thin Mints that just so happen to be gluten-free, vegan, and easy to make! These cookies have a crispy base and minty, chocolaty coating. Just 9 simple ingredients required!
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Easy Peanut Butter Patties (AKA Tagalongs!)
Homemade Peanut Butter Patties (a.k.a. Tagalongs) that taste like the real thing! Undetectably vegan and gluten-free, simple to make, and SO satisfying!
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PB&J Graham Cracker Thumbprints
Tender vegan peanut butter thumbprint cookies with strawberry jam and graham crackers. Just 7 ingredients, 30 minutes, and 1 bowl required.
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Dark Chocolate Golden Milk Macaroons
All of the flavor of turmeric golden milk infused in a coconut macaroon dipped in dark chocolate! A simple, 30-minute dessert with serious health benefits!
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Vegan Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies
Fudgy, peanut buttery no-bake cookies naturally sweetened and fiber-rich from oats! Just 9 ingredients, 25 minutes, and 1 pot required! An indulgent and satisfying dessert.
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Chocolate Hazelnut No-Bake Cookies
Simple 4-ingredient chocolate hazelnut cookies. No baking required, plus vegan and gluten-free. So fudgy and they taste like Nutella. WHOA.
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If you try any of these cookie recipes, let us know! Leave a comment, rate them, and don’t forget to tag a photo @minimalistbaker on Instagram. Enjoy, friends!
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