10 Plant-Based Cinnamon Cookie Recipes

Most people probably think of the traditional cinnamon and sugar cookie when it comes to cinnamon cookies, but there are a lot of variations of this classic cookie. From cinnamon-raisin cookies to cinnamon-pecan cookies to even cinnamon roll cookies, cinnamon and cookies just seem to go together. Enjoy!

1. Oat and Cinnamon Cookies

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These Oat and Cinnamon Cookies by Namita Tiwari come together in minutes. They’re fuss-free and 100% wholegrain. They are crisp on the outside, moist on the inside, and yummy!

2. Easy Cinnamon Pecan Cookies

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These Easy Cinnamon Pecan Cookies by Hayley Canning are buttery, gluten-free, and delicious!

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3. Sugar Cookies with Cinnamon & Almond Flour

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This super easy vegan Sugar Cookie recipe by Maria Koutsogiannis is gluten-free and uses almond flour and cinnamon. They’ll wow your whole family.

4. Cinnamon and Raisin Cookies

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These Cinnamon and Raisin Cookies by Hayley Canning combine dairy-free butter with sweet raisins, coconut sugar, and a warm hint of cinnamon to make irresistible goodies. It’s a quick and easy recipe that you can whip up from ingredients found in most kitchen cupboards.

5. Cinnamon Roll Cookies

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These Cinnamon Roll Cookies by Taavi Moore have the perfect texture. They are soft, pillowy, and moist. They have hints of cinnamon sugar swirled throughout and of course, drizzled with a traditional powdered sugar icing.

6. High Protein Vegan Cinnamon Coconut Cookies

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The combination of protein powder, chia, hemp, and coconut will give you the power needed to start crushing your workouts and finally feel that runner’s high. The cinnamon and nutmeg also help to nicely disguise any chalkiness from the protein powder. These High Protein Cookies by Amber St. Peter taste light-years better than any of those gel packs ever could.

7. Apple Cinnamon Italian Wine Doughnut Cookies

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Your taste buds will be blown away with these Apple Cinnamon Doughnut Cookies by Alex Wolfe. These sweet white wine treats are pretty simple to make, and will make someone’s day!

8. Almond Cinnamon Holiday Cookie Stars

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These Almond Cinnamon Holiday Cookie Stars by Lili Basic Capaccetti have a rich aroma of almonds, orange, cinnamon, and vanilla. They are great for anybody with dietary restrictions and intolerances and also for anybody who wants to try something a bit different when baking for Christmas. These may be healthy but they are also very delicious and have all those lovely flavors you would want in a Christmas cookie.

9. Oil-Free Mini Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cookies

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When it comes to healthy treats, these Mini Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Cookies by Larice Feuerstein are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Not only are they low in sugar and oil-free, but they’re also made from oat flour and almond meal, making them gluten-free! They have a crumbly, rustic texture that pairs well with a hot cup of coffee and a sticky-sweet filling. Date paste or another fruit preserve (or even pumpkin butter) would all make yummy filling alternatives.

10. 7 Ingredient Maple Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies

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Cinnamon and maple is the classic flavor combination found in pancakes around the world. Turn that into a cookie and you’ve got gold. These 7 Ingredient Maple Cinnamon Shortbread Cookies by Laura Ryan are so versatile and have a melt-in-your-mouth buttery taste that goes with just about everything.

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