32 Best Vegan Cookie Recipes (By Cookie Type) - Nomtastic Foods (2024)

Cookies, who doesn’t love them? They make a great sweet treat any time of day and they go perfectly with a glass of milk or steaming cup of tea. But, if you’re looking for a vegan recipe for cookies, finding good ones can be tricky. That’s why we’ve rounded up our top 32 best vegan cookie recipes so that all the vegans out there (as well as those flexible eaters!) don’t have to miss out on these decadent desserts ever again! From classic chocolate chip to unique vegan cookie recipes like pumpkin sugar or apple oatmeal, these are sure to please everyone in the family and add some fun variety into your meal planning routine! Are you ready? Let’s jump right into it!

1. Domestic Gothess’ Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

You would never guess these were any different than regular cookies. If you’re looking for a classic chocolate chip cookie recipe that’s vegan-friendly, start with this one. Get the recipe here.

2. The Big Man’s World’s Vegan Cookies in 12 Minutes

Add some pops of color AND get all your baking done in just 12 minutes with this vegan cookie recipe from The Big Man’s World. There’s just something about M&Ms on cookies that we love! Get the recipe here.

3. Nadia’s Healthy Kitchen’s Flourless Almond Chocolate Chip Cookies

Nadia’s Healthy Kitchen uses ground almonds in this recipe, which gives these cookies a fantastic texture that really differentiates them from all the others. They’re definitely worth a try! Get the recipe here.

4. build your bite’s Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

If you tend to stay away from gluten, build your bite’s got you covered! Their recipe is a great vegan and gluten-free take on the classic chocolate chip cookie. Get the recipe here.

5. Simple Veganista’s Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Oatmeal lovers, rejoice! If you love the texture and flavor of oatmeal cookies, you’ll love this chocolatey creation. Get the recipe here.

6. hello spoonful’s Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies

We’ve been huge fans of banana bread, but just recently got turned on to banana cookies. This one is an absolute must-try if you’re a fan of that flavor! Get the recipe here.

7. Joyful Healthy Eats’ Chewy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

The pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice add such a unique flavor to this vegan cookie recipe. They’re perfect for any time of year, but especially during the fall. Get the recipe here.

8. The Big Man’s World’s Easy No-Bake Chocolate Chip Cookies

No bake? No problem! This recipe yields decadent, chewy chocolate chip cookies that are guaranteed to hit the spot with no baking required and JUST 4 ingredients. Get the recipe here.

9. Six Vegan Sisters’ Salted Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

We can’t get enough of these cookies! The salt adds a palette-fulfilling sweet and savory flavor, and the large chocolate chunks put these over the top. Get the recipe here.

10. Detoxinista’s Flourless Double Chocolate Cookies

This is another vegan cookie recipe that has a fun texture that comes from the base of ground pecans, chia seeds, and dates. Get the recipe here.

11. The Loopy Whisk’s Fudgy Vegan Brownie Cookies

Along the same lines as the double chocolate cookies, if you’re all about getting as much chocolate goodness in your belly, you need to try making these fudge brownie vegan cookies! Get the recipe here.

12. A Virtual Vegan’s Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

If you’re looking for a vegan version of classic peanut butter cookies, this is the vegan cookie recipe for you! Get the recipe here.

13. Ana’s Way’s Peanut Butter Snickerdoodles

Snickerdoodles are amazing, but when they’re vegan AND you add peanut butter to them? Holy moly. Get the recipe here.

14. Chocolate Covered Katie’s Peanut Butter No-Bake Cookies

Chewy and no baking required – Chocolate Covered Katie’s recipe is an easy, delicious cookie with oats as the base, and is a perfect option when you want to keep things simple. Get the recipe here.

15. Karissa’s Vegan Kitchen’s Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

Peanut butter cup cookies are in the top 5 cookies ever created (no debate), so the fact that there is a vegan version is absolutely incredible. Get the recipe here.

16. Minimalist Baker’s PB&J Graham Cracker Thumbprints

Take those peanut butter cookies and throw in some jelly for a nostalgic and delicious dessert! Get the recipe here.

17. The Simple Veganista’s 1 Bowl Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

For those who take a simple approach or maybe need to get some cookies made in a hurry, The Simple Veganista has the perfect, tasty vegan cookie recipe for you. Get the recipe here.

18. It Doesn’t Taste Like Chicken’s Chewy Molasses Cookies

If you’re looking for a vegan spiced cookie that isn’t as strong as ginger or gingerbread cookies, these vegan molasses cookies are the business! Get the recipe here.

19. Sweet Simple Vegan’s Vegan Gingerbread Cookies

These are a fun vegan substitute to ring in the holiday cheer. Be merry, and get ready to enjoy these classic cookies! Get the recipe here.

20. Nora Cooks’ Ginger Cookies

Whereas the molasses cookies above use 1 teaspoon of ginger, these use 1 tablespoon, so you get a bit more of the spicy kick, which we love. These are chewy and all around wonderful, so give them a try! Get the recipe here.

21. The Banana Diaries’ Snickerdoodles

Vegan snickerdoodles. ‘Nuff said. Get the recipe here.

22. Make it Dairy Free’s Tahini Cookies

Make It Dairy Free’s tahini cookies are an amazing mix of sweet and savory that put a unique spin on chocolate chip cookies. If you want something a little less sweet, these are definitely worth a taste! Get the recipe here.

23. Beaming Baker’s Cranberry Cookies

These are a flavor explosion with every bite. You get dried cranberries, chocolate chips, and oats, so if you’re a fan of fruit and chocolate combined, you’ll love these! Get the recipe here.

24. Lavender & Macarons’ Vegan Trail Mix Cookies

These trail mix cookies are just different… in the best way possible. You get whole nuts, oats, and dried cranberries all fused together with applesauce, almond butter, and more. Get the recipe here.

25. Loving it Vegan’s Almond Butter Cookies

Loving it Vegan’s vegan cookie recipe really takes on more of the delicious almond butter flavor, so if that nutty, creamy flavor sounds good to you, here ya go. If you’d like to add a little more sweetness or complexity to the profile, drizzle on some of that melted milk chocolate! Get the recipe here.

26. Purely Kaylie’s Almond Butter No-Bake Cookies

Not trying to get your bake on? Here’s an awesome no-bake version of the cookies above! Get the recipe here.

27. Connoisseurus Veg’s Vegan Sugar Cookies

These cookies are perfect for special occasions, or even a fun baking activity with the kids. Get the recipe here.

28. Minimalist Baker’s Vegan Pumpkin Sugar Cookies

Pumpkin on pumpkin! These vegan masterpieces are made with pumpkin puree and the rich frosting on top has pumpkin butter in it. These are irresistible! Get the recipe here.

29. Food Wine & Love’s Apple Oatmeal Cookies

These apple oatmeal cookies use real apple chunks and lots of oats along with nutmeg and other spices, which make them super enjoyable from start to finish. Get the recipe here.

30. Two City Vegans’ Carrot Cake Cookies

We can never get enough frosting, so cookie sandwiches are always welcome! They’re made with shredded carrots and vegan cream cheese frosting, and it’s all to die for. Get the recipe here.

31. Ela Vegan’s Vegan Gluten-Free Vanilla Wafers

These vanilla wafers are an amazing accompaniment to tea or coffee and won’t overpower the flavors of everything else. Get the recipe here.

32. Minimalist Baker’s Vegan Gluten-Free Banana Pecan Shortbread Cookies

These are also perfect for dipping in your coffee, so whether you’re feeling like vanilla or banana, these last two need to be on your radar. Get the recipe here.

These 32 vegan cookie recipes will forever satisfy your sweet tooth! From the classics to the innovative, there’s no limit to the deliciousness you can whip up while still keeping it totally vegan. Whether for a special occasion or just because, these dishes are sure to please your guests and friends. So take a look and see which one speaks to you the most! Which one will you try first? DM us on Instagram and let us know! We’re dying to know what vegan cookie creations you make. Happy baking everyone!