These dairy free cookie recipes are here to prove that going dairy free doesn’t mean missing out on the cookies you grew up loving. As someone who has been dairy free for over 10 years, I know firsthand how important it is to have a go-to collection of recipes you can rely on that taste just as good as the original.
I know what it’s like to feel like your options are either limited, or think you’re just going to have to sacrifice taste when thinking about a dairy free cookie. But I promise you, these recipes are every bit as good as the real deal, if not better. Every single one of them is a classic favourite, made without any milk or butter and nobody will ever know the difference.
This collection of dairy free cookie recipes are the ones I come back to again and again. Whether I’m baking for myself, for friends, or for family they are guarenteed crowd-pleasers every time (even for people who don’t eat dairy free!).
From chewy chocolate chip cookies to soft snickerdoodles and everything in between, this list has all the classics covered.
Keep this post saved for the next time a cookie craving hits. You’re going to want to make them all.
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1. Dairy Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
These dairy free chocolate chip cookies are soft and chewy with perfectly crisp edges. These are the ultimate classic choc chip cookie and you would never know that they are dairy free! Made using simple ingredients and good quality dark chocolate, it is the perfect cookie recipe to make at home for everyone to enjoy.
2. Dairy Free Sugar Cookies
These dairy free sugar cookies are soft, chewy, and super simple to make. This recipe is perfect for any occasion, and there’s no need to chill the dough!
3. Jam Drops (Thumbprint Cookies)
Jam drops were one of my favourite cookies growing up! These are a buttery shortbread style cookie with a sweet filling of strawberry or raspberry jam, just like the ones you would go searching for in grandma’s biscuit tin. Whether you call them jam drops or thumbprint cookies in your part of the world, one thing is certain, everyone loves them!
4. Matcha Crinkle Cookies
Infused with the rich flavour of green tea, these matcha crinkle cookies are the perfect soft and chewy cookie. With their naturally vibrant green colour, they perfect for any matcha lover.
5. Cranberry Pistachio Shortbread Cookies
These cranberry pistachio shortbread cookies are the ultimate easy and festive cookie recipe. With tender, buttery shortbread loaded with crunchy pistachios and tart dried cranberries, you won’t believe they’re dairy free.
6. Dairy Free Snickerdoodles
These snickerdoodles are the classic cinnamon sugar coated, soft and chewy cookie you know and love, just without the dairy! These cookies are so easy making them a great recipe to bake for all skill levels.
7. Dairy Free Lemon Sugar Cookies
These lemon sugar cookies are so simple and easy to make, plus they taste incredible. With a bright, zesty citrus flavour, these soft and chewy sugar cookies are made in just one bowl, and require zero chill time meaning you’ll have freshly baked cookies in less than 30 minutes!
8. Rocky Road Cookies
These rocky road cookies are soft and chewy dairy free chocolate cookies loaded with peanuts, chopped chocolate and mini marshmallows. They are just like a classic rocky road but loaded into a decadent cookie!
9. Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
These dairy free peanut butter cookies are soft, buttery, and delightfully melt in your mouth. Packed full of natural peanut butter and coming together using pantry staples in just one bowl, these cookies are the perfect treat for the peanut butter lover and are easy enough for the beginner baker.
10. Chai Sugar Cookies
These chai sugar cookies are one of my favourites to enjoy with a cup of tea! They are thick and chewy, filled with the cosy warm spices of chai. Made in just 30 minutes, you’ll love this simple recipe using everyday pantry staple ingredients.
11. Oatmeal Cranberry Walnut Cookies
These oatmeal cranberry walnut cookies are thick, soft, and chewy. Made in just one bowl, with no mixer needed, these are super easy cookies that anyone can make!
12. Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Chocolate crinkle cookies are holiday favourite. These classic cookies are rich and fudgy like brownies with soft cakey centres and crunchy edges coated in powdered sugar.
13. Melting Moments
Melting moments are a favourite Australian biscuit! They are made with soft, buttery shortbread filled with a tangy, creamy lemon buttercream. This version is the Aussie classic you remember but is completely egg free, dairy free, and vegan. That means everyone can enjoy these delicate, melt-in-your-mouth treats without missing out!
14. Dairy Free Lemon Thumbprint Cookies
These dairy free lemon thumbprint cookies are so simple and quick to make! With a simple, buttery cookie and homemade lemon curd filling, you’ll love the bright and tangy flavour of these cookies all year round.
15. 100s & 1000s Sugar Cookies
These soft cut out sugar cookies with a hard set icing and loads of 100s & 1000s sprinkles will take you back to your childhood as they not only taste incredible but will also bring joy to those who eat them.
16. Banana Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies
These banana oat chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with the sweet flavour of ripe bananas and melty dark chocolate. They’re an easy and delicious way to use up overripe bananas, using simple pantry staple ingredients. A little like banana bread, but in cookie form.
17. Dairy Free Giant Chocolate Chip Cookies
These are my favourite dairy free GIANT chocolate chip cookies! This quick and easy recipe makes 6 huge, thick cookies full of dark chocolate chunks, that are approx. 12cm in diameter. If you like chocolate chip cookies, then you’ll love these!
18. Carrot Cake Cookies
These vegan carrot cake cookies taste just like my favourite carrot cake with all the fun of a soft and chewy cookie. Frosted and decorated with a simple vegan buttercream, these cookies are perfect for your Easter celebrations, but really are perfect enjoyed year round!
19. ANZAC Biscuits
A tradition in Australian and New Zealand kitchens, these chewy ANZAC biscuits date back to WW1. They are a simple sweet biscuit made from oats, coconut and golden syrup and are so quick and easy and perfect served with a cup of tea or coffee.
20. Chocolate Peppermint Thumbprint Cookies
These chocolate peppermint thumbprint cookies are made with a simple, chocolate butter cookie and a rich, dark chocolate peppermint ganache filling. Made dairy free, these cookies are super simple but make the perfect after dinner treat.
21. Vegan Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies
These soft and cakey vegan lemon poppy seed cookies are bursting with fresh lemon flavour and the iconic crunch of bitter poppy seeds. These easy cookies are made completely dairy free and egg free and take just 20 minutes, making them the perfect morning or afternoon tea treat for lemon lovers!
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