Is there anything in life better than a freshly baked cookie straight from the oven? This collection of the best vegan cookies is packed full of delicious treats that you need in your life right now.
We've found everything from chocolate chip to peanut butter to oatmeal, and even exotic flavors like coconut or tahini. There's a little something for every sweet tooth!

As you all know, I have a major sweet tooth. And I know you all do too.
So of course I had to pull together all of my favorite vegan cookie recipes in one place, so we can all enjoy the sweet deliciousness together.
And if that sounds amazing, make sure you check out my favorite vegan cakes too.
All of these plant-based cookies are:
- 100% vegan and vegetarian-friendly
- Dairy-Free
- Egg-Free
- Healthier alternatives to traditional cookies that are loaded with butter and eggs.
- Totally delicious.
- So decadent that no would ever guess they're vegan.
But before you get started, make sure you snag a copy of my free printable vegan baking cheat sheet. It's loaded with all my favorite easy plant-based substitutions, so you can make just about any recipe vegan!
Now let's get to the cookies!
25 Incredible Vegan Cookies
These are my picks for the very best vegan cookies from all around the blogosphere.
Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
These vegan chocolate chip cookies are soft, chocolatey, and totally delicious. And best of all - they're ready in under 20 minutes!
Vegan Sugar Cookies
These simple vegan sugar cookies are soft, sweet, and ready in just 20 minutes. And you would never know they're plant-based!
Vegan Chocolate Cookies with Dark Chocolate Chips
Jam packed with shaved dark chocolate and topped with flaky sea salt these vegan chocolate cookies are chewy, gooey and totally decadent. And they're gluten-free too.
Coconut Flour Anzac Biscuits
I’ve taken one of my favourite Anzac biscuit recipes and tweaked it to make it a little healthier. These addictive vegan cookies are also refined sugar free!
Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies {gluten free and dairy free}
These vegan peanut butter cookies are so rich and buttery, you’ll never believe they’re vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free. The secret ingredient is the applesauce, which keeps them moist and flavorful. Plus, they’re cute as a button and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
Vegan Biscotti
As a born and raised Italian, I grew up eating biscotti cookies. And this vegan-ized version is just as good as the original. These crispy vegan biscotti are perfect for dunking in your coffee or tea.
One-Bowl Vegan Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Oatmeal raisin cookies are one of life's great comfort foods. Warm and inviting - these vegan cookies taste just like a bite of home. And it's easy to whip up a batch with this one-bowl recipe.
Vegan Pumpkin Cookies
Is is time for pumpkin everything yet? If you're craving a little pumpkin spice, check out these fluffy and delicious vegan pumpkin cookies. So good!
Sweet and Salty Vegan Tahini Cookies
Not too sweet, with just a hint of saltiness, these sesame tahini cookies are perfect for afternoon snacking. No wonder they're one of my most popular cookie recipes ever!
Vegan Oatmeal Cookies
These vegan-friendly oatmeal cookies are perfectly moist and chewy - you'd never guess they were entirely plant based.
Vegan Edible Cookie Dough
This vegan edible cookie dough is a totally indulgent treat that will take you right back to childhood. And it's safe to eat raw since there are no eggs or dairy products!
Vegan Shortbread Cookies
These vegan shortbread cookies are so light and buttery - you would never know they were entirely vegan. They only need 3 ingredients to throw together, and are done in a jiffy!
Soft-Baked Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
These soft-baked chewy vegan oatmeal raisin cookies are loaded with raisins and a subtle cinnamon flavor. These easy-to-make cookies also happen to be 100% gluten-free too!
Vegan Thumbprint Cookies with Raspberry Jam
These vegan thumbprint cookies feature a tart jam center and a buttery cookie-crumb exterior. They're cute as a button and so simple to make!
Vegan Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
Cookies for breakfast? Yes, please. These soft and chewy Vegan Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies will be a hit with the whole family! The perfect healthy snack for the lunchbox, or as an on-the-go breakfast.
Raspberry Lemon Cheesecake Cookies
Fresh sweet berries and a tangy cheesecake flavor make these vegan cookies a standout! And bonus - they're gluten-free too.
Banana Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Vegan Cookies
Perfect for using up a ripe banana, these gluten-free banana oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are a delicious treat! Not only are these vegan and dairy-free, but they're gluten-free too.
Carrot Chocolate Chip Vegan Cookies
These healthy cookies are a cross between carrot cake and chocolate chip cookies. And they're packed with nutrition from protein-rich quinoa, so you can indulge guilt free!
Cranberry Pistachio Vegan Cookies
These festive plant-based cookies are perfect for the holidays with their bright red cranberries - but I say they're great for any time of year. They're insanely delicious plus gluten-free, oil-free, and 100% vegan.
Vegan Chinese Almond Cookies
These vegan and gluten-free almond cookies taste super indulgent, with the perfect touch of sweetness without any refined sweetener. They're a traditional sweet for celebrating the Chinese New Year!
Vegan Chocolate Biscotti
Growing up in an Italian family, I ate more than my share of biscotti. And these are a winner. These beautifully made vegan chocolate biscotti are crunchy, and baked with 100% real dark chocolate morsels.
Vegan Matcha Cookies
Matcha is all the rage - and I can't think of a better way to jumpo n the bandwagon. These vegan cookies are flavored with the antioxidant-rich matcha green tea. Yum!
Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
These Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies are simple to make and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. These melt-in-your-mouth vegan cookies are free of egg, dairy and refined sugar –which makes them a healthier option too.
Vegan Snickerdoodles
Snickerdoodles have always been a favorite of mine, so I'm loving this vegan-friendly version. These delicious cinnamon and sugar coated cookies are soft and chewy, with that perfect cracked cookie top.
Buckwheat Trail Mix Vegan Cookies
These gluten-free and vegan buckwheat trail mix cookies are made with a mix of whole grain buckwheat and oat flour, mixed seeds, dried fruit, and chocolate. These healthy cookies can be changed up with whatever add-ins you like as long as you stick to the base recipe, and they make a great on-the-go snack.
Giant Chocolate Chip Air Fryer Cookie
If you’re wondering what to do with that air fryer of yours, I really can't think of a better experiment than making a giant chocolate chip cookie! This one is totally vegan and only takes 20 minutes!
Double Chocolate Chickpea Vegan Cookies
These gluten-free chocolate vegan cookies are made with chickpea flour for a high protein, grain free cookie with an excellent texture and loads of chocolate.
Vegan Thin Mint Cookies
These vegan cookies are the perfect knockoff of those girl scout cookies that you know and love - but this version is completely vegan and gluten-free. What's not to love?
Salted Chocolate Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
These 7 Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter cookies are so simple to make. Loaded with creamy peanut butter, melting chocolate chunks and flaky sea salt. These are vegan and gluten-free.
I hope you found some vegan cookies that satisfy the cookie monster in your family.
If you love vegan baking, be sure to check out this list of the best vegan baking cookbooks too!
For me, the hardest part was figuring out which ones to make first!
And don't forget to grab a copy of that free vegan baking cheat sheet, to help you easily make any recipe vegan!
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