10 Vegan Holiday Cookies Even Non-Vegans Will Love

Want to eat more plant based for the holidays? Yes, it's possible for your holiday cookie tray to have recipes that use no dairy at all. But even better: it won't taste like you're giving up anything! Trust us: take one bite of these cookies, and you'll see they're just as rich and decadent as any cookie. (P.S., Santa will love them!)

But wait: how do vegan cookies work? Well, instead of butter they use fats like coconut oil. Instead of milk, non-dairy milk like almond or oat milk. For eggs, some use a flax egg (others are fine without!). A tip on shopping for vegan butter: look for a brand that's minimally processed and made with real food ingredients, organic if possible.

Ready to eat? Here are the best plant-based and vegan Christmas cookies you need this season!

Ultimate Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

Soft, chewy and salty sweet, these peanut butter cookies are topped with the classic cross-cross and a sprinkle of sugar. Add the vegan chocolate drizzle for flair! (via A Couple Cooks)

Vegan Gingerbread Man Cookies

These adorable gingerbread men are full of molasses, spices, and the secret ingredient: apple cider! They're fun to decorate too!. (via Sweet Potato Soul)

Vegan Thumbprint Cookies

With just 8 ingredients, these buttery thumbprints are easy to make: and look vibrant filled with strawberry and apricot jam. (via Sweet Simple Vegan)

Vegan Triple Chocolate Cookies

These cookies don't just have one chocolate element, but three! They're packed chunks of dark chocolate and white chocolate… then dipped in melted chocolate. YUM. (via Rainbow Nourishments)

Vegan Coconut Snowball Cookies

Tender, sweet, and coconut-y, these macaroon-like cookies look just like snowballs. And they've got only 7 ingredients! Add them to your holiday baking list stat! (via Minimalist Baker)

Vegan Sugar Cookies

These bright and festive vegan sugar cookies have a subtle lemon zing and a sweet cashew glaze. Eat one...or three! (via Love & Lemons)

Double Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies

These chocolate cookies are topped with peanut butter before baking, making for a gooey PB chocolate swirl. (via Cupful of Kale)

1-Bowl Ginger Cookies

These tender and spiced ginger cookies are made in one bowl and topped in an easy glaze. What says holidays more than ginger cookies? (via Minimalist Baker)

Vegan Buckeyes

Buckeyes are a classic Christmas cookie, otherwise known as peanut butter balls. This vegan version is so tasty, you'll find yourself wanting to eat one, or two...or ten! (via A Couple Cooks)

Vegan Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

These classic chocolate crinkles are crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. They're the ultimate staple for a holiday cookie tray. (via Heart of a Baker)