19 Vegan Christmas Desserts Even Santa Will Love

When you think of a chewy cookie, a fluffy cake, or a rich cheesecake, you're likely thinking of all that delicious butter, cream, and eggs that go into them. Which is why these incredible vegan desserts perfect for Christmas might just be pure holiday magic. One bite of our vegan sweet potato pie, chocolate almond bark, and vegan cheesecake will have you pretty shook once you realize they aren't relying on animal product yet taste just as good (if not better!) than their non-vegan versions. What these plant-based desserts do contain? Tons of flavor and plenty of holiday cheer. 😋

Whoever assumed Santa's favorite Christmas cookies aren't necessarily vegan was just so very wrong. Let's just say, Santa will 100% not be mad after downing a plate of pecan sandies or our vegan chocolate chip cookies (along with a cold glass of almond milk, obvi). If you love homemade gifts, we even have some vegan desserts that make perfect edible homemade gifts, like hot chocolate bombs, sweet 'n' salty chocolate bark, and chocolate-covered Oreos. If you end up eating all those treats before you can get a chance to gift-wrap them, we promise not to tell anyone.

If you want to take any of your favorite classic desserts and turn it into a vegan version, there's plenty of super-simple ways to go about it. Thankfully, there are lots of plant-based butters, non-dairy milks, vegan chocolate, and even egg substitutes readily available at most grocery stores.

Need more vegan holiday swaps? Check out our vegan Thanksgiving recipes, vegan Christmas dinner recipes, and vegan appetizers.