Welcome to your holiday cookie headquarters!
Can you believe it’s the last month of 2016? I’m having a hard time wrapping my mind around the entire year. This month is extra special because my sister, nephews, brother-in-law, mom, and stepdad are spoiling us with a visit over the holidays. We’re also hosting all the Liddons for a fun get-together. Our house is going to be a-boppin’ (Home Alone mannequin-dancing styles), I tell ya. I’m trying not to freak out about the hosting/cooking responsibilities while taking care of a newborn and toddler. Eek. (The good news is we won’t be traveling in a car/plane with screaming kids this year and the wine rack is stocked. I’ll take it.) Anyway, I can’t wait to celebrate Arlo’s first Christmas and Adriana’s third with the fam. I’m probably going to take about 645 pictures and another 87 videos.
Since it’s the official Month of Cookie Eating (or so I seem to celebrate each day), I thought it would be fun to put together a roundup (no pun intended) of my all-time favourite vegan cookie recipes. My cookie recipes tend to be some of my most popular, but I’ve never done a roundup of the best. I can’t believe how many great ones I’ve shared over the years. (Excuse the cookie brag, but damn.) I’ve always believed that vegan/gf cookies shouldn’t be one bit less tasty than their egg-, butter-, and white flour-containing counterparts. Actually, I think they should taste even better. Who’s with me?
Below are my 15 favourite vegan cookie recipes to date. (But maybe I’ve forgotten a few gems; you can let us know if any of your favourites are missing!) I’ve also noted where you can find the recipes (blog, cookbooks, and/or app). At the bottom you’ll find a list of my top 5 non-cookie treats, too (think brownies, macaroons, squares, etc.). These lists are a great starting point if you’re planning a vegan cookie swap this year! Can you imagine how fun that would be?
Don’t forget to share your OSG cookie photos on social media this month using the tag #ohsheglows so we can all see what you’re baking. I love getting tiny glimpses into your kitchens. :) For some of my own behind-the-scenes fun, be sure to follow my Snapchat and Instagram. I’m loving Insta Stories lately because it’s so quick (let’s be real, picture-perfect photos aren’t happening in my life these days). Also, check out my #osgtakeover series on Instagram, where fellow food bloggers pop in to share a day’s worth of their plant-based meals.
On an unrelated note (while I have you held captive in anticipation of cookies!), I want to say a huge thank you for the awesome response to our big app announcement, sale, and cookie bundle last week! It means the world to us. In case you missed the news, you can read all about it here and watch a fun video. The app is on sale the entire month of December, and our Android version, once released (we’re expecting this will be in December or early January), will be on sale too. Be sure to subscribe to In The Glow to be the first to find out when the new app drops!
Okay, if you actually read all that and didn’t just skip to the cookies…well, bless your soul.
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One Bowl Jumbo Chocolate Chunk Cookies – on the blog and app
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Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies (a family fave!) – Oh She Glows Every Day, p. 213
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Pillowy Pumpkin Snacking Cookies – OSG Every Day, p. 217
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Turtle Oatmeal Cookies – on the blog
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Raspberry Almond Thumbprint Cookies – on the blog and OSG Every Day, p. 205
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Chewy Molasses Spelt Cookies – on the blog and OSG Every Day, p. 219
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Chocolate-Almond Espresso Cookies – OSG Every Day, p. 207
8. Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles – on the blog
9. Peppermint Crunch Cookies – only in the app
10. Gluten-Free Almond Lace Cookies – on the blog
11. Crispy Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies – The Oh She Glows Cookbook, p. 265, app, and PB version on blog
12. Almond Blizzard Biscuits – only in the app
13. No-Bake Chocolate Fudge Cookies – on the blog and app
14. Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal Cookies – only in the app
15. Gingerbread People – only in the app
And some other enticing holiday treats…
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The Ultimate Flourless Brownies – OSG Every Day, p. 199
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Lightened Up Magical Coconut Bars – on the blog
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Nut-Free Dream Bars – OSG Every Day, p. 211
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Chocolate-Dipped Vanilla Bean Macaroons – OSG Every Day, p. 201 (or find the recipe on Bakerita, Eat Your Books, Heart of a Baker, Love & Lemons, and Orgali!)
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Ginger Cinna Maple Steamer – only in the app
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Almond Butter Rice Crisp Treats – on the blog and app
Note: Five of the app cookies are found in the Cookie Lover’s Bundle on the app bundle page. You need to unlock/download the bundle for the recipes to appear.
Oh She Glows Every Day blog tour wrap-up
Last but not least, I’d like to say a huge thank you to the following bloggers for their fantastic #osgeveryday blog tour posts—which, by the way, include some great reviews and recipe sneak peeks, if you’re still debating whether to pop Oh She Glows Every Day onto your holiday wish list (or are simply looking for some new OSG dishes to try out this holiday season!).
Photography credits: Images 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, [bottom collage 1, 3, 4] credit to Ashley McLaughlin. All other images credit to Angela Liddon.
I’m so glad you put this list together Angela! I’m been baking it up with my 4-year-old and we are trying new recipes 2-3 times a week all through the month of December. I know she’ll be in school next year so we have to spend as much quality time together as we can. And I have been so blessed with a 3rd miracle baby after being told I had zero percent chance of conception even with the best science technology out there (age and infertility and poor egg quality, sad sad sad). The first recipe we will make is the Gingerbread People one followed by the Chocolate Chunk. The ginger to offset the still-sick feeling in my tummy and the chocolate chunk because isn’t it funny that even at Christmastime with all those cookie options, chocolate chip cookies still reign supreme? Have a nice holiday season!!!!!!!! www.raiseyourgarden.com
Welcome back, Angela! It’s good to “hear your voice” again.
I am so excited about this list, although I can say I’ve made most of them. Your cookie recipes always turn out well — I’ve never had one fail. Happy holidays!
Wow! This is a feast for the eyes and so timely. I would add your super seed truffles to the list (from the OSG Everyday bonus bundle). They lasted, like, less than a week at our house, and I doubled the batch! From one with GF, soy-free and DF needs, I appreciate your thoughtfulness and attention to making so many great recipes that are allergen-friendly. Merry Christmas! Looking forward to cookie baking for the first time in ~5 years.
Aw Kathy, that’s so awesome to hear! I’m so happy you enjoy the allergy-friendly ones. I need to make them again stat and stash some in the freezer for the holidays. ;) Merry Christmas to you as well and happy baking!
I will have to check out all of these recipes since I am dairy-free it can be hard to find great cookies. Jess at Just Jess
You have been busy!!! I saw the cookies on IG and was hoping there would be a blog post soon! I can’t wait to try some of these. This week I made your pumpkin oat squares, banana bread muffin tops, and breakfast thumbprint cookies. You’ve made my week!
Sounds like you’ve been busy too! haha. So great that you’re making so many recipes. Thanks so much for trying them out. :)
This is awesome! I’m going to make the Molasses cookies soon when I have time. I’ll send you a snapchat of them XD
Can’t wait to see it…enjoy!
OK, the Jumbo Choc Chunk cookies are amazing, because I’ve made them (again and again and again). And I’ve made so many delicious recipes from your new cookbook, but I have to say… that Caramel Sauce!!!! I dream about that stuff.
Thank you *so* much for sharing and I’m so glad that your app is still on sale through this month! I saw the announcement when I was traveling but the inconsistent internet made it hard to download then, so I’m glad I can still get the app now!
I was going through your books and blog to come up with cookies for baking for this holiday season – plus coming up with some mains for Christmas dinner – so this post is just perfectly timely.
Cookie season is here! I personally celebrate all year long, but glad it’s more socially acceptable for a month. :)
Question for you, Angela, or other tech savvy readers: my app doesn’t seem to be updating. I don’t have any of the new cookie recipes appearing – and I have to try those peppermint crunch cookies and gingerbread people asap! Any suggestions?
I had the same question! i downloaded the app a while ago and don’t have any of the new cookie recipes…help!
Amara,
Click on bundles and you should be able to download from there
Hi Amara, the cookie recipes come in a free bundle, so you need to go ‘bundles’ and download it :) After that, the recipes appear along with the other recipes. Hope this helps, good luck!
Thanks, Monique! Don’t know how I missed that! Time to get baking. :)
Hi Angela,
When reading about all your visitors and hosting going on this month, just wondering if you can share some ideas about how you organize your medal planning and baking ahead of time for a busy month like this, would love your ideas ,thanks
Caroline
These all look incredible! And I am soooo excited for the app coming to us android users! I just wanted to mention that I think your carrot cake breakfast cookies should be on the list. They are still one of my all time favourite OSG cookies to date!
Ok I have made a lot of these! Your cookie recipes are so good. I recently got rave reviews for your pillowy pumpkin cookies with vegan caramel. So good.
I am so disappointed that your new cookie recipes are only available through your app. I do not have any Apple devices, otherwise I would buy it, just like I buy each of your cookbooks.
I believe Angela is working hard to get the Android version going! In the meantime, I suggest trying the Turtle Oatmeal cookies from the blog, they’re one of my faves!
Hi Klara, I’m so happy to let you know that we’re currently working on an Android version of the app! We’re hoping to launch it early January, if all goes well. :)
I can’t believe it is Adriana’s third Christmas! My little guy turns 3 next week and I feel so excited for him this year. Holidays take on a whole new level of excitement with new family members. He loves chocolate chip cookies so I am sure we will be baking up a storm with these recipes as well as the new cookie bundle.. Happy Holidays to you and your family Angela.
Not on the list, but I would add that the Nutcracker cookies are still my all time favorite from this site! Such an oldie (2011), but so, so good! I’m actually making some this weekend!
Oh wow, these look incredible! I really want to try the ginger bread men!
Becky at http://therecipebible.com
ALL THE COOKIES! You make the best, can’t wait to bake some of these old and new favorites this year. Love you app as well <3
Hi Angela. I am having trouble opening the cookie bundle on my app. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Hey Laura, Sorry for the delay getting back to you on this! I know when we first uploaded the bundle a number of people were having issues accessing it. Were you able to open it, or are you still having trouble? Please let me know! :)
Hi! I love your recipes and have your app but the 3 cookies you listed on your list as being on the app only are not on the app! Can you explain this or help me? Thanks.
Hi Michelle, To access these recipes you need to first download the free Cookie Lover’s Bundle in the app to your device. Just select the “Bundles” tab in the menu in order to find and get it! I hope this helps, and sorry for the confusion. Happy baking! :)
Hello Angela,
I have found the cookie bundle to be very spotty. Sometimes I can access it and sometimes I can’t. Today and yesterday I can’t and I would like to get baking the cinnamon cookies. As far as bundles go I have found the other bundles to be not very friendly either. I have shared the Spring Bonus several times on Facebook to unlock it (which it does for a time), but once again on my app it has the Share to Unlock button.
Thanks for any advice you can provide.
Hey Nancy,
It’s Eric here. Can you explain what you mean by spotty. Have you unlocked the cookies bundle before? They should always be there once it has been unlocked – unless you are re-installing the app in which you have to restore the bundles on each new install (the same if you are accessing the bundles from different devices – they will need to be unlocked on both devices). Although you can do this by going to the bundles page and pressing the button “Restore Purchases” on all your devices and if you have already unlocked the bundle once before it will unlock it again.
Hope that helps, if you are still having trouble please email [email protected] and I will follow up.
Thanks,
Eric
Call it what it is…they’re CHRISTMAS cookies, not holiday cookies.