Are you looking for a delicious vegan Christmas cookie recipe? Look no further! These cookies will surely please everyone at your holiday party, even the most die-hard meat-eaters. They contain only simple and healthy ingredients, so you can enjoy them without feeling guilty. Merry Christmas!
Vegan Christmas Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread cookies are a classic holiday treat, and this vegan version is just as good as the original.
Ingredients:
-1 cup all-purpose flour
-3/4 cup whole wheat flour
-1 cup brown sugar
-2 teaspoons ground ginger
-1 teaspoon cinnamon
-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
-1/2 teaspoon baking soda
-1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
-6 tablespoons margarine, melted (plus more for greasing the baking sheet)
-2 tablespoons molasses
-1/4 cup almond milk (or other non-dairy milk of your choice)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a baking sheet with margarine or vegan butter.
- In a large bowl, combine the flours, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt (if using).
- Mix the melted margarine (or vegan butter), molasses, and milk in a separate bowl or large measuring cup.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. The dough should be a little sticky but not too wet.
- Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 inch in diameter) and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the cookies are lightly brown around the edges.
- Enjoy your delicious vegan Christmas gingerbread cookies!
Vegan Peanut Butter Jelly Christmas Cookies
These festive cookies are an extra special treat that everyone will love!
Ingredients:
-1 cup unsweetened peanut butter
-1/2 cup granulated sugar
-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
-1/4 teaspoon salt
-1/2 cup all-purpose flour
-1/4 teaspoon baking soda
-1/4 teaspoon baking powder
-6 tablespoons (90 ml) vegetable oil
-2 cups (240 g) confectioners’ sugar
-1 1/2 teaspoons red food coloring
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix well.
- Whisk together flour, baking soda, and baking powder in another medium bowl.
- Add to peanut butter mixture and mix well. Stir in oil until well combined. The dough will be thick.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Mix confectioners’ sugar and red food coloring in a small bowl until you achieve the desired color.
- Drizzle over cookies when cool enough to handle.
Vegan Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies
These decadent cookies make a great holiday treat!
Ingredients:
-1 cup vegan butter, softened
-2 cups granulated sugar
-2 teaspoons vanilla extract
-1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)
-3 tablespoons cocoa powder
-1/4 teaspoon baking soda (optional)
-2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
-1 cup vegan chocolate chips
-1/4 cup granulated sugar for rolling
-2 tablespoons chopped peppermint candies (optional)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a baking sheet with butter or margarine.
- Cream the butter, 2 cups sugar, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, slowly whisk the cocoa powder and baking soda. Add to the butter mixture and stir until well combined.
- Gradually add in the flour while stirring until a thick cookie dough forms. Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Pour the granulated sugar into a shallow bowl. Use a spoon or your hands to form the dough into small balls, rolling them in the sugar until well-coated. Place on the prepared baking sheet and press down gently to flatten slightly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cookies are cracked on top and lightly browned around the edges.
- Cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your delicious chocolate peppermint cookies!
