Eeeeeee! Christmas cookies! Our house is always a cookie factory during this month. I can’t stop baking to save my life. Growing up, my mom was always putting together huge Christmas cookie trays for friends and family. I remember helping her make dozens and dozens of different kinds. It is a highlight of my childhood and I hope to pass the same onto my girls.
When I first started eating vegan, I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to enjoy the holidays as much but that couldn’t be further from the truth. I have found easy ways to veganize my favorite classic Christmas cookie recipes and they are just as delicious and nostalgic. So rest assured – these cookies are not healthy or boring or flavorless. They are THE REAL DEAL!
While I am always trying new recipes each year, these are the four that I make no matter what. If I am putting together a cookie tray, these will all be on there. Because they are just the best (in my opinion!)
1. Peanut Butter “Blossoms”
I know these don’t have the “blossom” because there are no vegan KISS candies and I am too lazy to make my own. But I promise, any dark chocolate will do!
2. Italian Anise Cookies
These bring all the nostalgia for me. They are exactly as I rememeber them.
3. Butterballs
What’s better than a cookie made entirely of flour, butter, and sugar only? These are dangerous in the best way.
4. Peppermint Oreo Balls
A really easy one that the kids will love (and anyone who has tastebuds). Just use your favorite vegan cream cheese!
What is your favorite Christmas cookie? Share with me below – I’d love some new additions. Now go and make some cookies, please. x
…come for the name ideas, stay for the recipes. THOSE SOUND DELICIOUSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!
Thank you!!! We ate every last one of these over Christmas and they did not disappoint!! LOL Thanks for sticking around. xo