16 Dairy-Free Cookie, Brownie and Bar Recipes (2024)

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Almond Biscotti

As indicated by their name –"bis" (twice) and "cotti" (cooked or baked) – these melt-in-your-mouth cookies are baked twice. Scented with almond and cinnamon, they go in the oven first as a whole log and then again cut into their well-known oval shape. Keep them vegan by using agave nectar, or add honey instead for a vegetarian option.

They're the ideal accompaniment to your favorite coffee and a tasty, little snack. Ready in 1 hour and 5 minutes.

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Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies

These rich vegan cookiesare chewy and totally irresistible. Use crunchy peanut butter or, for better texture, freshly ground peanut butter, mix with a non-dairy beverage, flour, and sugar, and bake for 14 minutes.

Use two cookies and strawberry or blackberry jam to make peanut butter and jelly "sandwiches." Ready in 22 minutes.

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Vegan Gingerbread People Cookies

Holiday parties are tough when you don't eat dairy because most sweets use butter or milk, and certainly most cookies are packed with these two ingredients. Luckily these gingerbread cookies are easy to make, very festive, and of course, dairy-free. Make bigger batches and bring to parties or give as gifts.

The warm, inviting aromas of ginger, cinnamon, and nutmeg will fill your home. Ready in 25 minutes.

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Vegan Peanut Butter, Oatmeal, Banana Cookies

Simple, and satisfying, these cookies use fresh bananas, peanut butter, soy milk, flour, and rolled oats to make a dough. They're sweetened with maple syrup; add cinnamon to sweeten up the sugar-free recipe and bake them to a delicious golden brown in just 15 minutes.

Use sun butter if there are peanut allergies, and oat flour to make them gluten-free. Ready in 25 minutes.

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Vegetarian Chocolate Chip Cookies

You won't miss a thing when you bake this recipe. These cookies are chewy and soft, filled with a generous amount of chocolate chips. They contain eggs, but you can make a vegan version by using egg replacers like apple sauce, flaxseed egg, or chia seed egg.

Mix flour, vegetable shortening, eggs, chips, and spices into a dough. Bake for 20 minutes and have them ready from beginning to end in just 30 minutes.

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Vegan Russian Tea Cakes

Thesedairy-free Russian tea cakesare a beautiful addition to any dessert table, especially when paired with rich dark chocolate desserts or cakes. Also called Mexican wedding cookies or moon cookies, they're perfect for the holiday season.

Our recipe happens to be vegan and can also be gluten-free if you substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free mix. Ready in 30 minutes.

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Vegetarian Coconut Macaroons

Theselight, yet crisp, ​coconutdelights feature shredded coconut, sugar, and egg whites.​ The recipe requires just five ingredients and four basic steps, so it's beyond easy and convenient for a dessert when you're pressed for time.

If you've shied away from making macaroons because you thought they're too difficult, this recipe is a great place to start. Just mix all of the ingredients and bake for 15 minutes until the tops are golden brown. Ready in 20 minutes.

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Vegan Whoopie Pies

Even a whoopie pie can be transformed into a vegan delight.Thesevegan whoopie piesare made of a moist chocolate cake sandwich and a creamy, dairy-free filling.Embedded in the American culture, these treats are part of most of our childhood memories.

Mix a non-dairy beverage, cocoa, soy margarine, sugar, and spices. Use powdered egg replacer to give the batter a thicker consistency and bake round scoops for 12 minutes. Use vegan cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vegan yogurt to make a thick and sweet filling. Make, assemble and serve in 32 minutes.

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Vegan Banana Brownies

Using bananas as a binder, rather than eggs, these chocolatey squares are creamy and thick, and totally delicious thanks to the unsweetened cocoa powder and chocolate chips. Make a batter using a non-dairy beverage, and add fat in the form of canola or coconut oil.

Bake for 35 minutes and let cool before serving. Ready in 40 minutes.

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Vegetarian Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

Although most flourless cookie recipes call for tons of butter, these are absolutely dairy-free. Combine peanut butter, sugar, eggs, and a non-dairy beverage to make a dough. Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes.

Add dark chocolate chips or rolled oats to your dough for a flavorful twist. Ready in 20 minutes.

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No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies

Perfect for after-school snacks, these quick treats are ready in no time. Mix the wet ingredients over the stove and add the oats, drop dollops of batter into a baking pan and let cool for 15 minutes before serving. Use almond butter if preferred, or sun butter if there are allergies to legumes and tree nuts.

To dress them up a bit, drizzle some melted chocolate over the cookies after they've cooled. Ready in 20 minutes.

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Vegetarian Chocolate Chip Blondies

These deliciously moist ​dairy-free chocolate chip blondiesare perfect for a holiday party or school events, where a variety of dietary restrictions may arise. Our recipe includes eggs, so it's vegetarian, but you could make it vegan by adding 3/4 of a cup of silken tofu instead of the 3 eggs the recipe calls for.

Make a thick rich, batter with margarine, flour, and chocolate chips, and bake for 20 to 30 minutes. Ready in 40 minutes.

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Keto Peanut Butter Cookies

Keto-friendly peanut butter cookies are grain-free, gluten-free, sugar-free, and dairy-free, but they are all delicious. Made with peanut butter, coconut, eggs, vanilla, and a non-glycemic sweetener like xylitol. They'll give you the texture and flavor you're looking for while fitting in with everyone's diets.

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Raw Vegan Chocolate Bars

There is nothing better and simpler than a couple of squares of chocolate with a nice cup of coffee as an afternoon pick me up. Our recipe for vegan chocolate bars requires just 3 ingredients, but be sure to have a nice chocolate mold for better results.

Use cacao or carob powder, cacao butter, and your preferred liquid sweetener. Once in the mold, you just need to put them in the fridge and wait until they're set before trying out a piece. Make in 5 minutes and wait an extra 30 to 45 before eating.

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No-Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Mix oats, dates, and other wholesome ingredients with melted dairy-free dark chocolate, cashews, and maple syrup. Place dollops of the batter in a baking pan covered in parchment paper and let set in the fridge for about 2 hours.

Use pepitas or sunflower seeds if there are any nut allergies. Ready in 2 hours and 10 minutes.

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Vegan Date Macaroons

These cookies are made out of three superfoods: bananas, dates, and coconut. Simply combine in a food processor until you end up with a moist and malleable mixture, and bake for 15 minutes. This easy recipe doesn't need any egg or egg-like binders because the bananas fulfill that need while the coconut flakes provide the dryness the mixture needs to have a doughy consistency.

Add chocolate chips for a decadent treat. Ready in 15 minutes.