Vegan Olive Oil Cookies (2024)

These vegan olive oil cookies are sweet, crisp, and delicious. Extra virgin olive oil and pure vanilla extract give these cookies a heavenly aroma and flavor. They’re easy to make, freeze well, and are perfect when you’re craving a nutritious treat.

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What to serve with these vegan olive oil cookies

If you’re making these cookies for a party and would like another dessert option for your guests to enjoy, try these chocolate buckwheat cookies. They’re soft and chewy with crispy edges.

Ingredients and substitutions

Extra virgin olive oil gives these cookies their unique, floral flavor and crisp texture. Any brand is fine, so use whatever you have.

These vegan olive oil cookies are sweetened with maple syrup. I don’t recommend substituting any other sweeteners in this particular recipe.

Coconut flour gives these grain-free, nut-free cookies a satisfying texture. Coconut flour is much more absorbent then most other flours, so substitutions probably won’t work.

Pure vanilla extract gives these cookies a delightful aroma and flavor. Try to avoid artificial vanilla and use the pure stuff if possible because you can really taste the difference in flavor.

How to make vegan olive oil cookies

Start by preheating the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit, then add all of the ingredients except for the baking soda to a mixing bowl.

Use a whisk to mix for 3-4 minutes or until the cookie dough thickens and has the consistency of a thick batter. Then add the baking soda and whisk briefly to combine.

Next you’ll line a sheet pan with parchment paper, then use a spoon to drop 12, evenly spaced, heaping tablespoons of cookie dough onto the pan.

Bake the cookies for 14 minutes or until the cookies look solid and golden brown around the edges. Allow the cookies to cool to room temperature before serving.

Optional step

To take these vegan olive oil cookies to the next level, wait for them to cool to room temperature before drizzling 1/2 cup of melted, dairy-free dark chocolate on top of the cookies. Then put the cookies in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden before serving.

More easy recipes to try

• These vegan candied almonds have the right balance of sweet and savory flavors.
• These date and coconut balls are an easy, tasty snack idea.
• This almond butter salad dressing is delicious tossed with greens or used as a dip for raw veggies.
• These eggless whole wheat pancakes are fluffy, filling, and delicious.