These vegan brown sugar cinnamon snowball cookies are the kind of treat that instantly brings winter magic into your kitchen. They’re soft, round, melt-in-your-mouth, and coated in a snowy layer of powdered sugar that looks like fresh December snowfall. Each bite tastes buttery, warm, and nostalgic — everything you want in a classic holiday cookie, reimagined in a dairy-free way.

December search trends show huge jumps for recipes like snowball cookies, holiday cookies, brown sugar cookies, and easy Christmas desserts. These cookies hit all those keywords while still feeling unique thanks to the subtle cinnamon warmth and rich, caramel-like brown sugar flavor. They’re quick, adorable, and look like they came straight from a cozy winter market.

The texture is what makes snowball cookies legendary: tender, sandy, buttery, and melt-on-your-tongue soft. This vegan version keeps all that classic charm without any dairy — just simple ingredients, warm spices, and a powdered sugar coating that feels like Christmas in cookie form.

Whether you’re baking for a holiday party, packaging treats as gifts, or preparing a cozy dessert for a night in, these vegan snowball cookies fit every moment of the season. They’re beautiful, festive, delicious, and unbelievably easy to make. A true December essential.

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE

• Soft, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture
• Vegan and dairy-free
• Perfect for Christmas cookie boxes
• Simple, classic holiday flavors
• No chill time required
• Only a handful of ingredients

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Vegan Brown Sugar Cinnamon Snowball Cookies (Melt-in-Your-Mouth Holiday Treats)

Cooking Method: Baking Courses: Dessert

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 12 mins Total Time 22 mins

Best Season: Winter

Description

Soft, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth vegan snowball cookies infused with cozy brown sugar and cinnamon. Sweet, festive, and perfect for holiday gifting or winter baking.

Ingredients

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• 1 cup vegan butter, softened
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans (optional)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• Powdered sugar (for rolling)

Instructions

Step 1 — Cream the butter and sugar

1. Beat vegan butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
   

Step 2 — Add vanilla and cinnamon

1. Mix in vanilla and cinnamon until smooth.
   

Step 3 — Add flour and pecans

1. Stir in flour and chopped pecans to form a soft dough.
   

Step 4 — Roll into balls

1. Roll dough into small round balls about 1 tablespoon each.
   

Step 5 — Bake

1. Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes until bottoms are lightly golden.
   

Step 6 — Coat in powdered sugar

1. While warm, roll each cookie in powdered sugar to create the “snowball” look.
   

Note

TIPS

• Roll twice in powdered sugar for maximum “snow”
• Using pecans adds richness but is optional
• Don’t overbake — they should stay pale
• Let them cool slightly before second sugar coating