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A Virtual Vegan by Melanie McDonald

Bake Up Some Holiday Cookie Magic! πŸŽ„

Published over 1 year agoΒ β€’Β 2 min read

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Oops! I'm running late with my next new recipe (it's taken a heck of a lot of testing!), so here we are with this email full of delicous cookies to fill the gap!
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The holiday season isn’t complete without a batch of Christmas cookies! Whether you're baking for the family, a festive gathering, a gift, or just to treat yourself, these cookie recipes are perfect!

#1 Vegan Snowball Cookies

Sugar-dusted, buttery, nutty, light as air, and so quick and easy to make with no chilling.

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#2 Vegan Molasses Cookies

Crackly and chewy Vegan Molasses Cookies made from start to finish in under 25 minutes. These classic vegan holiday cookies are perfectly spiced and dressed up for the festive season with a sparkly coating of granulated sugar!

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#3 Vegan Ginger Cookies

Thick, soft-centered, crispy-edged, crackly, melt-in-your-mouth Vegan Ginger Cookies complete with drizzles of buttery, maple glaze. They are easy to make, festive, and deeply delicious!

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#4 Vegan Lemon Cookies

Vegan Lemon Cookies with a simple, tangy lemon glaze, are easy to make, buttery, soft, light, and bursting with lemon flavour!

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#5 Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies that taste just like the classic version. Whip up a batch in less than 30 minutes or freeze them for later. Simple ingredients only!

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#6 - Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

Perfect Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies! Crispy edges, gooey slightly under-baked insides, and melty puddles of chocolate. I highly recommend a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a peak cookie-eating experience!

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#7 Vegan Christmas Shortbread

Perfectly short and crumbly, buttery, vegan Christmas Shortbread bars with a layer of festive mincemeat sandwiched effortlessly through the middle. Quick, no fuss, no cookie cutters required.

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#8 Vegan Sugar Cookies

These buttery cut-out cookies don't spread while baking, so they will keep their sharp, defined edges. With tender slightly chewy edges, thick soft but not too soft centers, and foolproof cookie icing they are perfect for any holiday or occasion.

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#7 Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies

Naturally gluten-free, grain-free, perfectly chewy, buttery (but butter/oil-free), a bit cookie-doughy in the middle, and super yum. Mixed up and ready in under 20 minutes!

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#7 Vegan Raspberry Cookies

Naturally gluten-free, grain-free, perfectly chewy, buttery (but butter/oil-free), a bit cookie-doughy in the middle, and super yum. Mixed up and ready in under 20 minutes! (made with frozen raspberries in case you're wondering!)

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Making vegan delicious since 2015 πŸ’œ

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