#holidaycookieexchange

These tasty vegan holiday cookies and treats will get you in the holiday spirit. These treats are great for sharing with family and friends during the holidays because they are made with healthy ingredients and taste great.

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened. 1/2 cup cane sugar. 1/4 cup maple syrup. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. 1/4 teaspoon salt. 1/4 cup dairy-free chocolate chips. 1/4 cup chopped nuts e.g., almonds, pecans. 1/4 cup dried cranberries.

Instructions: Preheat oven to 350F 175C. In a large mixing bowl, cream together vegan butter, cane sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add flour, baking powder, and salt to the bowl. Mix until well combined. Fold in chocolate chips, chopped nuts, and dried cranberries. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, form dough into balls and place them on a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Gently flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon or your fingers. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

These gingerbread cookies are a holiday staple that are ideal for festive occasions and family gatherings. They are the perfect combination of warm spices and a soft, chewy texture that everyone will enjoy.

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1 teaspoon baking soda. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder. 1/2 teaspoon salt. 1 teaspoon ground ginger. 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon. 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves. 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg. 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened. 3/4 cup packed brown sugar. 1/4 cup molasses. 1 large egg. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.

Instructions: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and spices. In a separate large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add the molasses, egg, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture, and mix until well combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms. Divide the dough in half, wrap each portion in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Preheat your oven to 350F 175C and line baking sheets with parchment paper. On a lightly floured surface, roll out each portion of the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes and place them on the prepared baking sheets. Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are slightly browned. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Decorate the cooled cookies with icing or sprinkles if desired. Enjoy your delicious gingerbread cookies!

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Enjoy the holiday spirit with these tasty vegan sugar cookies, which are great for Christmas parties or as gifts. They're made without any animal products and are soft, chewy, and sweet beyond compare. You can decorate them in any way you like to make them extra special.

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour. 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened. 1 cup organic cane sugar. 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce. 1 tsp vanilla extract. 1/2 tsp baking powder. 1/4 tsp salt. Vegan sprinkles or icing optional, for decoration.

Instructions: Warm the oven up to 175F 350C. Put vegan butter and sugar in a bowl and mix them together until they are light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla extract and applesauce until everything is well mixed. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a different bowl. Mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients one at a time until dough forms. On a floured surface, roll out the dough until it's about 1/4 inch thick. Cut the cookies into the shapes you want and put them on a baking sheet that has been lined with parchment paper. For 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are just beginning to turn golden. Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet before moving them to a wire rack to cool all the way. When it's cool, you can decorate it with vegan frosting or sprinkles if you want to.