Can I make these vegan Halloween cookies gluten-free?

Yes, absolutely. Just swap the all-purpose flour for a gluten-free flour blend that you trust. I’ve tested this recipe with a 1:1 gluten-free baking mix, and the cookies turned out soft and chewy.

What can I use instead of tofu in the dough?

If you don’t have silken tofu, you can use unsweetened applesauce instead. Both work perfectly as egg replacements and help keep the cookies soft.

Do I have to use ube powder and matcha?

Not at all. I love the natural colors they create, but you can easily substitute with beet powder, turmeric, or even blueberry powder. The point of these vegan Halloween cookies is to have fun with the colors, so use what you have.

Vegan Halloween Cookies Fun Festive Treat Recipe

Name: Vegan Halloween Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients: Vegan butter (block style); Granulated sugar; Soft silken tofu or unsweetened applesauce; Vanilla extract; All-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend); Cream of tartar; Baking soda; Sea salt; Ube powder, matcha powder, cocoa powder for natural colors; Extra sugar for rolling; Vegan edible googly eyes; Powdered sugar; Plant milk (unsweetened and unflavored)

Description

These fun and colorful Vegan Halloween Cookies are soft, naturally colored, and decorated with edible googly eyes—perfect for a family-friendly spooky treat!

Ingredients

Vegan butter (block style)
Granulated sugar
Soft silken tofu or unsweetened applesauce
Vanilla extract
All-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
Cream of tartar
Baking soda
Sea salt
Ube powder, matcha powder, cocoa powder for natural colors
Extra sugar for rolling
Vegan edible googly eyes
Powdered sugar
Plant milk (unsweetened and unflavored)

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Cream butter, sugar, tofu (or applesauce), and vanilla until light and fluffy.
Sift flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt; add to wet mixture and mix until just combined.
Divide dough into three bowls; add ube powder, matcha, and cocoa to each. Chill wrapped for 30 minutes.
Scoop small portions of each color, press together into tri-colored clumps, roll into balls, coat with sugar, and chill 10 minutes.
Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 12 minutes. Press googly eyes into warm cookies and pipe stitch marks with icing once cooled.

Notes

Chill dough properly to maintain shape. Sugar roll gives crackly texture. Decorate quickly while cookies are warm. Substitute powders if needed for other natural colors. Cookies can be stored in an airtight container up to 3 days or freeze dough for 3–4 months.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Vegan, Kid-Friendly

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 110
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 45mg
Fat: 5g
Saturated Fat: 1g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg