Cookies, cookies, cookies (and vegan fruitcake!)

Vegan cookies, more vegan cookies, (and fruitcake, too!). This week, it's all about holiday treats, made vegan. Enjoy!

P.S. Looking for a simple vegetarian dinner idea? Don't forget, there's always plenty of vegan recipes right here.

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Cookies, cookies, cookies (and vegan fruitcake!) Vegan cookies, more vegan cookies, (and fruitcake, too!). This week, it's all about holiday treats, made vegan. Enjoy! P.S. Looking for a simple vegetarian dinner idea? Don't forget, there's always plenty of vegan recipes right here. Jolinda Hackett Vegetarian Food Expert Vegan cookies and more vegan cookies!    Making homemade cookies was a weekly ritual in our house and it was the first thing I ever cooked. No wonder then, that above cakes, pies, brownies or anything else, cookies are still my favorite sweet treat. What's better than homemade cookies fresh out of the oven?  Here's a few of my favorite vegan cookie recipes to try: Oatmeal cranberry cookies With nearly two dozen four and five star reviews, this is one of my most popular vegan cookie recipes. And with good reason! Pictured. Double chocolate vegan cookies These should always be soft, sweet and chewy and served with a tall glass of soy milk or almond milk. Pictured above, right Peanut butter and jelly cookies A simple thumbprint cookie topped off with a bit of jelly, and free of refined sugar. A fun one for kids. Lemon poppyseed cookies A delicate cookie perfect for afternoon tea time, or, according to the reviews, a "roomful of yogis", or a college vegan potluck. Pumpkin cake mix cookies This is one of those recipes that seems to be completely homemade, even though it's made from cake mix. READ NOW How to Make a Homemade Vegan Fruitcake   I know fruit cake always gets a bad reputation - but I LOVE the stuff and look forward to eating it every Christmas! Why not make your own vegan fruit cake to share with friends and neighbors this holiday season? This easy vegan fruitcake recipe is made with egg replacer and flavored with allspice. READ NOW Quick and Easy Vegan Peanut Brittle Recipe   Peanut brittle is super fast to make, so it can be a great time-saving option if you have a long list of Christmas treats to bake up, and this recipe can even be made entirely in the microwave. What's not to love? Read the entire recipe thoroughly first, however, since one you get started, you really won't be able to stop to check in again.  READ NOW Californians Love Avocado Fudge And You Will Too   Avocado fudge is a tradition in avocado grower communities in California where avocados trees are plentiful in backyards, front yards, and just about everywhere you look. This avocado fudge recipe is rich and creamy, yet dairy-free and suitable for vegans as long as you use a vegan margarine.   READ NOW Featured Articles • Mouth-Watering Country Fried Steak with Creamy Gravy • 5 Top Microwave Ovens to Fit Your Kitchen • How to Make a Basic Roux • Chicken Pot Pie Fit for a Sunday Dinner • Orange and Rosemary Polenta Cake • Rotisserie Glazed Ham Recipe • Top 16 Best Muffin Recipes • Keep the Gingerbread Simple Advertisement About Vegetarian Food  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Vegetarian Food newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.