Vegan Baking Magic: 5 Irresistible Cookie Recipes

Vegan Cookie Recipes

This post offers an array of delectable vegan cookie recipes that are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. From chocolate chip to snickerdoodles, these 5 irresistible treats are sure to be a hit with vegans and non-vegans alike. With simple, easy-to-follow instructions and ingredients that are easy to find, these recipes are perfect for both novice and experienced bakers. So why wait? Preheat your oven and get ready to whip up a batch of these mouthwatering vegan cookies today!

5 recipe ideas for vegan cookies:

1. Chocolate chip cookies made with vegan chocolate chips and a flaxseed or chia egg as a binding agent.

2. Peanut butter cookies made with natural peanut butter and a flaxseed or chia egg.

3. Oatmeal raisin cookies made with raisins and a flaxseed or chia egg.

4. Sugar cookies made with a flaxseed or chia egg and decorated with a vegan icing made from powdered sugar and plant-based milk.

5. Snickerdoodles made with a flaxseed or chia egg and coated in a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.

Here's the recipe for vegan chocolate chip cookies:

Ingredients:

• 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened

• 3/4 cup brown sugar

• 1/4 cup white sugar

• 1 flaxseed egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup vegan chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a separate large bowl, use a mixer to beat the vegan butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until well combined. Add the flaxseed egg and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.

4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in the vegan chocolate chips.

5. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Here's the recipe for vegan peanut butter cookies:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup creamy peanut butter

• 1/2 cup white sugar

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1 flaxseed egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a large bowl, use a mixer to beat the peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until well combined. Add the flaxseed egg and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.

3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

4. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie. Use a fork to press down on the cookies in a crisscross pattern.

5. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Here's the recipe for vegan oatmeal raisin cookies:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened

• 3/4 cup brown sugar

• 1/4 cup white sugar

• 1 flaxseed egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats

• 1 cup raisins

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a separate large bowl, use a mixer to beat the vegan butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until well combined. Add the flaxseed egg and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.

4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined. Stir in the oats and raisins.

5. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!

Here's the recipe for vegan sugar cookies:

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 cup vegan butter, softened

• 1 cup white sugar

• 1 flaxseed egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water)

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

For the icing:

• 2 cups powdered sugar

• 3-4 tbsp plant-based milk

• food coloring (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a separate large bowl, use a mixer to beat the vegan butter and sugar until well combined. Add the flaxseed egg and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.

4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

5. Roll the dough out onto a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheet.

6. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

7. To make the icing, whisk together the powdered sugar and plant-based milk in a small bowl. Add more milk if the icing is too thick, or more powdered sugar if it is too thin. If you want to add food coloring, do so now.

8. Spread the icing on top of the cooled cookies and let it set before serving. Enjoy!

Here's the recipe for vegan snickerdoodles:

Ingredients:

• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp cream of tartar

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1 cup vegan butter, softened

• 1 1/2 cups white sugar

• 1 flaxseed egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp water)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the coating:

• 1/4 cup white sugar

• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a separate large bowl, use a mixer to beat the vegan butter and sugar until well combined. Add the flaxseed egg and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.

4. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.

5. In a small bowl, mix together the sugar and cinnamon for the coating. Roll spoonfuls of the dough into balls and then roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Place the balls on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.

6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy!