What better way to brighten the holidays than by making some delicious cookies? In fact, even the smell of baking cookies in the air is guaranteed to fill everyone with joy, especially during the holidays.

Why do we love cookies?

There’s a reason these treats are so darn popular. You can hardly visit a snack store without finding all kinds and flavors on display. And many of us may even have a cookie jar at home, making it easier to reach in a grab a few pieces.

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CookieBouquets points out that one of the best things about cookies is the varieties that are being offered. No matter your taste – sugar, vanilla, chocolate, etc – you’ll definitely find something that hits the spot. And what’s more, they are easy to carry around. You can store a couple of pieces in your purse and you’ve got yourself a to-go snack.

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Now, if you’re a creative person, you can even have some fun with cookie designs. There are already some common ones that can make us smile but there’s no harm in making your own personalized designs. If you’re ready to get started, then consider these easy cookie recipes.

Vegan sugar cookies recipes

If you’re a cookie lover, you should probably switch to a healthier version and this may the one to go for. Courtesy of Simplyquinoa, here’s a fun vegan sugar cookies recipe to try.

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The ingredients

For this recipe, you’ll need:

• Coconut oil: 1/4 cup
• Gluten-free oat flour: 3/4 cup
• Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon
• Coconut flour: 1/2 cup
• Maple syrup: 1/2 cup
• Flax egg: 1

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The process

1. In an electric mixer, mix the oil and maple syrup. After beating for a minute or so, add your flax egg and mix until you have a smooth consistency.
2. Also in the mixer, add the flour (both kinds) and the baking soda. Keep mixing until the dough starts to form. Then cover the bowl and put the dough in the fridge for at least two hours.
3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Get your baking sheet ready by lining it with parchment paper.
4. Lay another parchment paper on a flat surface and sprinkle some flour on there. Then remove your chilled dough from the fridge, leave it to sit for 30 minutes.
5. Knead the dough gently and roll it into a 1/4-inch thickness. Use your desired style of cookie cutters to cut out your snack.
6. Place the cookies in the oven for about 11 minutes. The goal is for it to be golden brown before taking them out. Then, allow them to cool.

How to make vegan royal cookie icing to go with your treats

This fun royal icing recipe is fantastic too.

The ingredients:

• Powdered sugar (sifted): 6 and a half cups.
• Light corn syrup: 2 teaspoons.
• Aquafaba: 9 tablespoons.
• Fresh lemon juice.

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The process

1. Put the Aquafaba in a bowl and beat with a mixer until it’s light and frothy.
2. Add some of the powdered sugar (about 5 cups) and mix until you have a smoother consistency.
3. Add the corn syrup, the rest of the powdered sugar and keep beating until well-mixed. You can add in your lemon juice.

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Benefits of healthy cookies

Based on these ingredients, you can see that these cookies will be specially made in a healthier way. According to Sooperarticles, healthy cookies can be beneficial because:

• They are nutritious: These snacks offer loads of nutritional benefits and because they don’t have artificial sweeteners, kids can enjoy them too.
• They are good for fitness enthusiasts: If you’ll like to cut down on sugar, these versions of cookies and icing may be a bit better. You can enjoy your snack without worrying too much about your waistline.
• They provide energy: Protein-rich foods are a great way to revitalize yourself.

One more recipe

Before you go, you may want to have an alternative cookie recipe. There’s nothing wrong with having options.

These empire cookies can make for the perfect holiday treat.

Even though cookies are an important part of the winter months, they can be enjoyed all year round. You can make some for yourself, your kids and even friends. You can have them packaged as presents or used them as light snacks with a cup of hot chocolate. Basically, you’re only limited by your imagination. So give these recipes a try and let us know how it works for you in the comments.