Nut-Free +
1. Soft Maple Sugar Cookies: Dear Crissy
This cookie has the ideal balance of maple and sugar without the overwhelming sweet factor.
Free of: Peanut, Tree Nut, Soy
Prep time: 15 min.
Bake time: 12-14 min.
Total time: 30 min.
2. White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Cookies: Cooking Classy
A festive spin on a holiday classic – these stunning nut-free cookies are easily ready in 30 minutes.
Free of: Peanut, Tree Nut
Prep time: 20 min.
Bake time: 10-11 min.
Total time: 30-31 min.
3. Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies: Gimme Some Oven
We don’t know why these cookies are reserved for the holidays, but for whatever reason, we’re glad it’s December. To get a full rise and a classic crinkle, chill the dough half an hour before baking.
Free of: Peanut, Tree Nut, Soy
Prep time: 15 min. + 30 min. in fridge
Bake time: 10 min.
Total time: 55 min.
4. Thick and Chewy White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies: Baker by Nature
The cranberry in this cookie cranks up the holiday spirit. Thankfully, the dough doesn’t require chill time so you can make these the same day you need them.
Free of: Peanut, Tree Nut
Prep time: 15 min.
Bake time: 11-14 min.
Total time: 25-30 min.
Egg-Free and Dairy-Free +
5. Chewy Christmas Sprinkle Cookies: Namely Marly
Nothing is more fun for kids than chocolate-packed cookies covered in sprinkles. They’ll never know you snuck in flaxseed and soy milk as substitutes. No chilling is required.
Free of: Egg, Dairy
Prep time: 15 min.
Bake time: 8-9 min.
Total tim: 25 min.
6. Vegan Danish Butter Cookies: Wallflower Kitchen
A butter cookie without dairy and eggs might sound like an oxymoron, but this recipe nails it. We love the option to keep it simple by shaping the dough with a spoon and dropping it right on the cookie sheet.
Free of: Dairy, Egg, Peanut, Soy
Prep time: 15 min.
Bake time: 10-15 min.
Total time: 25-30 min.
7. Chocolate Peppermint Crinkles Cookies: My Darling Vegan
This quintessential holiday cookie has it all and is egg-free and dairy-free. This cookie dough is obscenely easy to make but note that it requires refrigeration before baking.
Free of: Egg, Dairy, Soy, Peanut, Tree Nut
Prep time: 20 min. + 4 hr. in fridge
Bake time: 12 min.
Total time: 4 hr. 32 min.
8. Vegan Snickerdoodles: My California Roots
Few combinations are more craveable than cinnamon and sugar, and you can still have it without egg and dairy. This recipe uses Ener-G egg replacer and Earth Balance as swaps. Give yourself half an hour to chill the dough to get the perfect bake.
Free of: Egg, Dairy, Peanuts, Tree Nuts
Prep time: 40 min.
Bake time: 8 min.
Total time: 48 min.
Wheat-Free and Gluten-Free +
9. Salted Peanut Butter Cookies: Smitten Kitchen
Our holiday gift to you – an unbeatable flavor combo of peanut butter and sea salt in just 4 ingredients. The recipe is so easy you can make them half an hour before you have to get out the door. For those with nut allergies, you can swap nut-free butter for the peanut butter.
Free of: Wheat, Gluten, Tree Nut, Dairy
Prep time: 10 min.
Bake time: 15-20 min.
Total time: 25-30 min.
10. Gluten-Free Soft Frosted Sugar Cookies: What the Fork
Sugar cookies are the little black dress of the holiday season. This recipe is the perfect fit if you are gluten-free and wheat-free. Gold star for also being nut-free, dairy-free and soy-free.
Free of: Wheat, Gluten, Peanut, Tree Nut, Dairy, Soy
Prep time: 20 min.
Bake time: 8 min.
Total time: 28 min.
11. Double Chocolate Cookies With Chocolate Chunks: Gourmande in the Kitchen
We found your holiday chocolate fix. This melt-in-your-mouth cookie is made with almond flour for an easy gluten-free and wheat-free swap.
Free of: Wheat, Gluten, Peanut
Prep time: 15 min.
Bake time: 8-10 min.
Total time: 23-25 min.
12. Classic Christmas Cookies: Sweet Laurel
Crack out your cookie cutters and let your kids help. These cookies are incredibly easy and you will feel good with natural swaps like almond flour and honey.
Free of: Gluten, Wheat, Dairy, Peanut, Soy
Prep time: 25 min.
Bake time: 7-10 min.
Total time: 35-40 min.
Top 8 Allergen Free
13. Gluten-Free Gingerbread Men: A Little Blog of Vegan
A holiday staple that’s free of all Top 8 allergens. Gingerbread men in 25 minutes.
Free of: Top 8 Allergens + Gluten
Prep time: 8-10 min.
Bake time: 15-15 min.
Total time: 23-25 min.
14. Dairy-Free Peppermint Patties: Allergy Awesomeness
If you’re so busy you don’t have time to bake, you’ve met your match. Try this Top 8 allergen free peppermint patty.
Free of: Top 8 Allergens + Gluten
Prep time: 25 min.
Total time: 25 min.
15. Sunbutter Blossom Cookies: The Pretty Bee
Because we believe everything is possible, we love this recipe which swaps out traditional peanut butter and is free of the Top 8 allergens.
Free of: Top 8 Allergens + Gluten
Prep time: 30 min. + 30 min. in fridge
Bake time: 12 min.
Total time: 1 hr. 12 min.
16. Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies: Minimalist Baker
If you like your cookies crisp, these vanilla-scented cookies are for you. Bonus points for the frosting recipe that is also Top 8 allergen free.
Free of: Top 8 Allergens + Gluten
Prep time: 25-30 min.
Bake time: 10 min.
Total time: 35-40 min.
