People have a preconceived notion about vegan baking that just isn't true—they assume that without the eggs and dairy, vegan treats just don't stand up to the original. That's really not the case, though. Even though I'm not strictly vegan, I almost always bake without eggs and milk because I don't keep them on hand and I've found that my flax-and-coconut-milk versions of recipes aren't lacking in anything—and most people never realize they're eating vegan doughnuts or quick breads.
I've gathered 30 recipes for vegan holiday cookies, candy and other sweet treats below, but if you have a favorite cookie recipe, it's very likely that you can veganize it yourself! Fork and Beans has a great guide on vegan egg substitutes and the Frosted Vegan does a fantastic job outlining the steps of veganizing a non-vegan cookie recipe on her blog.
Happy baking!
Cookies
Vegan Jam Thumbprints [With Food + Love]
Vegan Almond Thumbprint Cookies [Veg Kitchen]
Chocolate-Dipped Rosemary Shortbread Cookies [My Darling Vegan]
Easy Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies [Delicious Everyday]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies [Veg Kitchen]
Vegan Eggnog Sugar Cookies [A Dash of Soul]
Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies [My Darling Vegan]
Soft Chewy Molasses Cookies [Faring Well]
Candy and Chocolates
Faux-rango Mints
Homemade Twix Cookie Bars [Spabettie]
Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls [Tasting Page]
Vegan Andes Mints [Fork and Beans]
Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle [The View from Great Island]
Peanut Butter and Pretzel Cups [Hola Jalapeño]
Vegan Ginger Chocolate Truffles [Delish Knowledge]
Fudge
Crazy Delicious Vegan Chocolate Fudge
Almond Pistachio Cranberry Fudge [Swoon Food]
Cookie Dough Fudge [With Love and Cupcakes]
Toffee Fudge [The Vegan 8]
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Fudge [My Darling Vegan]
Candy Cane and Marshmallow Peppermint Fudge [The Glowing Fridge]
5-Ingredient Red Velvet Fudge [Blissful Basil]
Other Sweets and Treats
Vegan Gingerbread Pear Bundt Cake [Oh My Veggies]
Baked Vegan Eggnog Doughnuts [The Fig Tree]
Gingerbread Chickpea Blondies [Hummusapien]
Vegan Candy Cane Ice Cream [Potluck]
Banana Coconut Vegan Nog [Hello Natural]
Old-Fashioned Gingerbread with Cream Cheese Frosting [The Veg Life]
Cranberry Bars [My Purple Spoon]
JulieD says
so much deliciousness!! Hope you have a nice Christmas, Kiersten! 🙂
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These all look fabulous! My oven is calling my name. Thanks for sharing, and thanks for including my recipe.
Alexis @ Hummusapien says
Thanks a million for sharing my blondies! That crazy delicious fudge has been on my list for weeks 🙂
Abby @ The Frosted Vegan says
Ah thank you for including me!! I love each and every one of these and want to try them all!! : )
Lauren @ A Dash of Soul says
Thank you so much for sharing my eggnog sugar cookies! I'm a longtime fan of your blog (and your ebooks) so I feel pretty honored to be mentioned here!
Renee says
I can never find sweet treats in the supermarkets that cater for vegan and vegetarians. These seem simple enough, might give them a try
Renee says
As a vegetarian who does not consume dairy products, it gets hard to find treats, might give these a try, seem simple enough.
Michelle says
Your vegan peanut brittle recipe has butter as an ingredient.I am assuming margarine would work as well.I am not vegan but looking to make treats for my family and 3 are vegan.I only use butter and the vegans only use Becel olive oil margarine and that is the spreadable type so alot more water content.Any suggestions?
Kiersten says
I think Earth Balance is usually used as a substitute for butter in vegan recipes.
Denny says
So many cookies and candies recipes. Yes, I want it. Especially the Fudge is looking so delicious.
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I might give them a try. much better and healthy rather than market products.
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There are various candies and cookies are available in the market. These cookies are so loving.
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Rony says
Thanks for sharing your delicious recipes . You make my day very tasty and I love to share your recipe with my friends.
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Very Good recipes, thanks for sharing. It was amazing.
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Nice post, thanks for sharing.
Carros says
Love it! I will try with my girlfriend tomorrow, thanks for sharing! Alex Carros