Dairy-Free Cookies for Christmas
Get your holiday cookie fix with this helpful list of Dairy-Free Cookies for Christmas. With options that are vegan, no bake, and easy to make ahead, consider this your ultimate guide for dairy-free Christmas cookies this holiday season!
This holiday season, step up your Christmas cookie game with some of my favorite dairy-free Christmas cookies. Whether you are going to a holiday cookie swap, making a platter for a friend, or stuffing a holiday cookie box, you are sure to find a few festive cookies that pique your interest.
With options that are vegan, tray bakes, and no-bakes, you can easily find a dairy-free cookie you are excited to make this holiday season.
Dairy-Free Ingredients for Christmas Cookies
Before diving head first into this addictive list of Christmas cookies, here are a few dairy-free ingredients you might see popping up time and again in these recipes.
- Plant-Based Butter. One of the main dairy-free ingredients you will need to make Christmas cookies is a dairy-free butter you like. I typically use Country Crock’s Plant Butter Sticks.
- Dairy-Free Chocolate Chips. The next most common ingredient I sub in recipes for dairy-free cookies is for chocolate chips.
- Semi Sweet- I like to use Nestle or Enjoy Life plant-based chocolate chips.
- Dark Chocolate- For non-dairy dark chocolate chips I am partial to Ghirardelli or Enjoy Life.
- White Chocolate- White Chocolate alternatives are a little more difficult to come by in the stores but you can always order a case of 3-6 to keep on hand at home. I have used and like King David and Enjoy Life vegan chocolate chips.
- Sweetened Condensed Milk Alternative. For quick fudge, dairy-free ice cream, and magic cookie bars, I use a Sweetened Condensed Oat Milk or Sweetened Condensed Coconut Milk.
My Favorite Dairy-Free Cookies For Christmas
1. Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chewy chocolate chip cookies kissed with peppermint and studded with crushed candy cane make for a festive Christmas cookies! This recipe for Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies has everything you love about a chocolate chip cookie dressed up with a little holiday cheer.
Get the recipe here for these Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies.
2. Magic Cookie Bars
These easy to make, dairy-free magic cookie bars combine 6 ingredients for an incredibly delicious dessert. You can also easily convert these 7-layer bars to a vegan recipe by swapping out honey based graham crackers for a vegan graham cracker.
Get the recipe here for these Magic Cookie Bars.
3. Dairy-Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Rich, chocolaty, and melt in your mouth sweet, these dairy-free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies are the ultimate holiday cookie. Soft chocolate cookies rolled in powdered sugar and baked to a chewy finish, these chocolate crinkle cookies are sure to please!
Get the full recipe here for these soft and chewy Chocolate Crinkle Cookies.
4. Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Ritz Cookies
Salty, sweet, and deliciously vegan, these Chocolate Peanut Butter Ritz Cookies are a must make holiday treat. These addictive no-bake cookies are made with layers of Ritz crackers, creamy peanut butter, and a vegan chocolate coating.
Get the detailed recipe here for these no-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Ritz Cookies.
5. Classic Vegan Shortbread
Next up on the ultimate dairy-free Christmas cookie list are these soft, buttery shortbread cookies. Made with 6, pantry-staple ingredients, this classic shortbread recipe comes together in under an hour for a deliciously sweet treat everyone will enjoy!
Get the full recipe here for these Classic Vegan Shortbread Cookies.
6. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
Peanut butter and chocolate team up again for another excellent addition to your holiday cookie platter. Delightfully dairy-free, these oatmeal cookies come together in under 30 minutes for a warm, gooey treat you will crave for days to come.
Snag the full recipe here for these chewy Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies.
7. McKay’s Sugar Cookies
Can it even be a Christmas cookie list without sugar cookies? Light, airy, and melt in your mouth good, these dairy-free sugar cookies are perfect for every occasion. This recipe for classic sugar cookies is made with plant-based butter and is perfect for rolling and cutting into any shape!
Learn how to make McKay’s Dairy-Free Sugar Cookies here.
8. Soft Ginger Cookies
Spice up your holiday cookie platter with these tender, soft ginger cookies. These easy to make cookies stay soft for days- if you can stop yourself from eating them all- for a dairy-free cookie everyone will enjoy!
Check out the full recipe here for these Soft Ginger Cookies.
9. Vegan Snickerdoodle Cookies
Looking to make a vegan Christmas cookie this holiday season? Look no farther than these Vegan Snickerdoodle Cookies. Soft, fluffy, and oh so sweet, these vegan snickerdoodle cookies make the perfect holiday treat!
Grab the recipe here for these chewy Vegan Snickerdoodle Cookies.
10. Spiced Blackberry Thumbprint Cookies
Soft, melt in your mouth, and every so slightly spiced, these Blackberry Thumbprint Cookies are sure to be a favorite. The tender dairy-free cookie dough cradles a small scoop of spiced blackberry jam for a delicious cookie you can enjoy with tea, coffee, or a glass of oat milk.
Find the full recipe here for these Spiced Blackberry Thumbprint Cookies.
11. Vegan Chocolate Shortbread Bars
Rich and made with just 6 ingredients, this homemade vegan chocolate shortbread is a simple cookie recipe you’ll make time and again. These chocolate shortbread bars bake up in about 35 minutes for a delicious and dairy-free dessert you can share with everyone!
Get the full recipe here for these rich Vegan Chocolate Shortbread Bars.
12. Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate lovers rejoice, these are the cookies for you! Gooey chocolate cookies studded with chocolate chips and sprinkled with a dash of sea salt make these a chocolate lover’s delight! Pair with a glass of oat milk or warm peppermint hot chocolate and call it a night!
Get the full recipe here for these Double Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Helpful Holiday Cookie Guides
If you are looking for a little more guidance for Christmas Cookies this holiday season, here are some tips for freezing cookie dough and making a holiday cookie box.
If you made it this far in the post, I would love to know which of these holiday cookies was your favorite.
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