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    Home » Recipe Roundups

    Favorite Vegan Holiday Dessert Recipes

    The vegan recipe developer and author Connie Edwards McGaughy in her kitchen.
    Modified: Nov 28, 2025 · Published: Dec 13, 2022 by Connie Edwards McGaughy · This post may contain affiliate links

    Favorite Vegan Holiday Dessert Recipes ❤️ What could be sweeter than celebrating the holidays with these scrumptious vegan treats? Here's a collection of some of the best vegan dessert recipes from our kitchen to yours. Happy Holidays from The Carrot Underground! 🥕

    A collage of favorite Christmas holiday dessert recipes.

    When you think of the winter holidays, what is one of the first things that comes to mind? For me, it's four things . . . family, festivities, fun & food, or should I say FUDGE? Old fashioned homemade vegan fudge is definitely one of the first on my list - followed by cookies, cakes, quick breads and pies.

    I can't think of a nicer or frankly, sweeter gift to give than a homemade dessert. A decorative tin full of freshly baked cookies, a box of pastries tied with a ribbon, or a classic apple pie baked in a pretty dish - what a very welcomed surprise!

    The following are classic traditional holiday recipes and beloved family favorites (including fudge) which we have elevated by using all vegan or plant-based ingredients. I hope you find them to be as exciting and delicious as we do!

    Favorite Vegan Holiday Dessert Recipes

    Table of Contents
    • Vegan Gingerbread Bundt Cake
    • Homemade Vegan Oatmeal Cookies
    • Old Fashioned Vegan Fudge
    • Vegan Old Fashioned Applesauce Cake
    • Vegan Lemon Drop Cookies
    • Vegan Devil's Food Cake
    • Easy Homemade Shortbread Cookies
    • Simple Vegan Zucchini Bread
    • Vegan Swedish Heirloom Snowball Cookies
    • Homemade Vegan Pumpkin Pie
    • Vegan Orange Cranberry Bread
    • Easy Pumpkin Mousse Dessert
    • Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies
    • Cranberry Oat Crumble Bars
    • Vegan Shortbread Ted Lasso Would Love
    • Homemade Vegan Peanut Butter Cups
    • Easy Vegan Old Fashioned Apple Crisp
    • Vegan Clover Honey
    • Vegan Palmier Heart Pastries
    • Easy Vegan Chocolate Dream Pie
    • Easy Homemade Vegan Pumpkin Bread
    • Easy Very Berry Mousse
    • Mom's Easy Vegan Apple Pie
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    Vegan Gingerbread Bundt Cake

    A vegan gingerbread bundt cake topped with maple icing, orange zest and candied ginger, on top of a decorative leaf platter garnished with orange slices, fresh cranberries, and rosemary sprigs.

    Vegan Gingerbread Bundt Cake 🍊 A moist & delicious classic Christmas dessert made with just the right amount of sweet & spice. Topped with a drizzle of maple glaze icing and orange zest, this yummy cake will be the highlight of any holiday celebration!

    See the recipe🥕

    Homemade Vegan Oatmeal Cookies

    Vegan oatmeal cookies arranged on 
 a festive holiday dessert plate.

    Easy Homemade Vegan Oatmeal Cookies ❤️ A soft & chewy favorite family oatmeal cookie recipe made with all vegan ingredients.

    See the recipe🥕

    Old Fashioned Vegan Fudge

    Squares of homemade vegan fudge with walnuts in a holiday gift box.

    Old Fashioned Homemade Vegan Fudge ❤️ Enjoy a bite of pure bliss with this traditional melt-in-your-mouth smooth, creamy and lusciously rich chocolate fudge recipe. Just like Grandma's - but with a vegan twist!

    See the recipe🥕

    Vegan Old Fashioned Applesauce Cake

    A holiday dessert inspired sliced vegan applesauce cake dusted with powdered sugar on a plate with fresh cranberries.

    Vegan Old Fashioned Applesauce Cake 🍎We've updated a beloved family recipe by creating the perfect marriage of apples, spice and everything nice using all vegan ingredients in this scrumptiously moist & delicious cake.

    See the recipe🥕

    Vegan Lemon Drop Cookies

    Vegan lemon drop cookies topped with lemon glaze icing and zest on a wire cooling rack.

    Vegan Lemon Drop Cookies 🍋 Enjoy these light, soft and buttery cookies topped with a bright & citrusy lemon glaze icing. Inspired by traditional Italian Anginetti holiday lemon drop cookies, this easy vegan recipe has all the delicious flavor and texture without the eggs or dairy. How sweet is that?

    See the recipe🥕

    Vegan Devil's Food Cake

    A vegan devil's food cake iced in chocolate fudge frosting and decorated with sliced strawberries.

    Vegan Devil's Food Cake ❤️ A devilishly delish, chocolate lover's dream dessert. This decadently rich, moist, luscious cake is everything you want in a classic devil's food cake, but without dairy or eggs!

    See the recipe🥕

    Easy Homemade Shortbread Cookies

    A plate of homemade vegan shortbread cookies in stacks.

    Easy Homemade Shortbread Cookies 🥣 Crisp, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies - made completely dairy-free! Perfect for dipping in chocolate or decorating and gifting!

    See the recipe🥕

    Simple Vegan Zucchini Bread

    A sliced loaf of simple vegan zucchini bread on a cutting board.

    Simple Vegan Zucchini Bread 🌱 a delicious & easy recipe for baking a lightly spicy and sweet homemade quick bread with fresh zucchini, cinnamon, vanilla, walnuts, and a few basic ingredients.

    See the recipe🥕

    Vegan Swedish Heirloom Snowball Cookies

    Vegan Swedish Heirloom Snowball Cookies on plates in a holiday Christmas dessert setting.

    Vegan Swedish Heirloom Snowball Cookies ❄️ These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth traditional holiday cookies are so easy to make. With just 5 basic ingredients and and a few minutes, you can have a batch of these irresistibly delicious sweet treats ready to enjoy!

    See the recipe🥕

    Homemade Vegan Pumpkin Pie

    A homemade vegan pumpkin pie in a pie dish.

    Vegan Pumpkin Pie 🎃 Enjoy the rich flavors of pumpkin & spice with this rich & creamy vegan pumpkin pie recipe.

    See the recipe🥕

    Vegan Orange Cranberry Bread

    A loaf of vegan orange cranberry bread drizzled with a citrus icing.

    Orange Cranberry Bread 🍊 Awaken your senses with the inviting aroma and flavors of fresh orange & cranberries in this delicious, easy to make vegan quick bread.

    See the recipe🥕

    Easy Pumpkin Mousse Dessert

    Two layered vegan pumpkin mousse desserts in glass cups.

    Easy Vegan Pumpkin Mousse 🎃 A light and luscious no-bake dessert made with pumpkin puree, coconut cream, maple syrup, and pumpkin spice layered with Biscoff cookies crumbles and non-dairy whipped cream.

    See the recipe🥕

    Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Vegan chocolate chip cookies on a plate and inside a large Mason jar.

    Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies ❤️ Here's your perfect, easy vegan chocolate chip cookie recipe. Soft & chewy with a crispy, buttery, caramelized edge and melt-in-your-mouth chocolatey goodness.

    See the recipe🥕

    Cranberry Oat Crumble Bars

    Vegan cranberry crumble bars and fresh cranberries on a plate.

    Enjoy the best vegan cranberry oat crumble bars made with tart, juicy cranberries sweetened with maple syrup and sandwiched between a chewy buttery, oatmeal crust. You're going to love this easy vegan recipe!

    See the recipe🥕

    Vegan Shortbread Ted Lasso Would Love

    Overhead image of vegan shortbread biscuits in a pink box, a cup of tea and a photo of Jason Sudeikis as Ted Lasso in a frame on a striped tea towel.

    Vegan Shortbread Ted Lasso Would Love 🇬🇧 A simply scrumptious, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth classic all-star vegan shortbread biscuit recipe inspired by the Emmy award-winning television series Ted Lasso. These sweet treats are sure to put a winning smile on your face!

    See the recipe🥕

    Homemade Vegan Peanut Butter Cups

    A stack of homemade vegan peanut butter cups and a few chocolate chips on a plate.

    Vegan Peanut Butter Cups 🥜 A fun and easy recipe for creating your own sweet & yummy homemade version of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, made with all vegan ingredients.

    See the recipe🥕

    Easy Vegan Old Fashioned Apple Crisp

    A vegan apple crisp baked in a ramekin, on a plate with vegan vanilla ice cream.

    Easy Vegan Old Fashioned Apple Crisp 🍎 A delicious 100% vegan version of a classic apple dessert made even tastier with a splash of orange juice, a sprinkle of tart cranberries and a crispy caramelized oat topping. Oh my, it's easier than pie!

    See the recipe🥕

    Vegan Clover Honey

    Vegan honey made with apple juice and clover, drizzling from a honey dipper into a jar.

    Vegan Honey (with apple juice & clover)🍯 Enjoy this yummy bee-free honey made with 4 simple ingredients. Delicious with toast, tea, baked goods, marinades, dressings or anything you love with honey. A jar of homemade vegan honey makes a perfectly sweet holiday gift!

    See the recipe🥕

    Vegan Palmier Heart Pastries

    A plate arranged with vegan mini heart shaped palmier pastries.

    Vegan Palmier Heart Pastries 💚Show a little love with these sweet petite bite-size heart shape French pastries.

    See the recipe🥕

    Easy Vegan Chocolate Dream Pie

    A vegan chocolate dream pie topped with coconut whipped cream and berries.

    Easy Vegan Chocolate Dream Pie ❤️ This creamy, dreamy dessert is so luscious and easy to prepare. Wow your guests with this easy vegan version of chocolate cream pie and enjoy the best bite of bliss ever.

    See the recipe🥕

    Easy Homemade Vegan Pumpkin Bread

    Loaves of vegan pumpkin bread with chocolate chips, cranberries and pumpkin seeds.

    Easy Homemade Vegan Pumpkin Bread 🎃 This easy vegan recipe captures all the cozy colors and flavors of fall baked into perfectly sweet & tasty loaves. Can you smell the pumpkin spice?

    See the recipe🥕

    Easy Very Berry Mousse

    Vegan berry mousse served inside a footed glass bowl, garnished with fresh raspberries and mint leaves.

    Easy Vegan Berry Mousse 🍓 A simply light & luscious, fluffy, creamy, plant-based, no-bake dessert treat made with only 3 ingredients!

    See the recipe🥕

    Mom's Easy Vegan Apple Pie

    A homemade vegan apple pie in a pie dish and a slice on a plate.

    Mom's Easy Vegan Apple Pie 🍎 A simply delicious homemade apple pie made with fresh apples, cinnamon, pure maple syrup and a splash of lemon juice.

    See the recipe🥕
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    About Connie Edwards McGaughy

    Connie Edwards McGaughy is a San Diego-based vegan recipe developer, cookbook author, and founder of The Carrot Underground. She began her journey toward plant-based living in 1977 and has spent nearly five decades creating plant-based recipes and inspiring compassionate living.

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    1. Bonnie intveld says

      December 16, 2022 at 2:00 pm

      Everything looks so good

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      • Connie Edwards McGaughy says

        December 16, 2022 at 3:27 pm

        Thank you kindly Bonnie!😊

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