Have you ever walked into the holiday season excited to bake… only to stop mid-aisle wondering if that flour, that chocolate, or that sprinkle is actually safe for your child’s allergies?
If yes, welcome. You’re in the right kitchen.

The holidays are wrapped in sugar, spice, warm ovens, and endless treats. But for allergy families, December also brings label reading, recipe modifying, ingredient swapping, and a little extra worry. Add “vegan” options into the mix, and things can get even more confusing:
Does vegan mean safe? Does dairy-free mean allergy-free? Is this chocolate really nut-free?

This guide brings clarity (and joy!) back to your holiday baking. With allergen-free, vegan Christmas cookie ideas and smart label-reading tips, consider this your festive roadmap, the GrubAllergy way: warm, simple, and stress-free.

 

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Why Vegan + Allergen-Free Recipes Work So Well for the Holidays

Vegan recipes automatically remove dairy and eggs, two of the most common allergens, which is especially tricky during holiday baking. But as we always remind GrubAllergy families:

"Vegan" does NOT always mean allergen-free.

Many vegan cookies still include:

• Almond flour
• Soy milk
• Cashew butter
• Sesame paste
• Wheat-based binders
  
  

So while vegan is a helpful starting point, making treats fully safe for allergies means choosing recipes that are both vegan AND free from your child’s allergens.

At GrubAllergy, our goal is to simplify that balance, turning festive flavors into allergy-safe joy.

 Festive Vegan & Allergen-Free Recipes to Try from GrubAllergy

Here are some GrubAllergy desserts and treats that work beautifully for the holiday season—even if they’re not “Christmas cookies” per se.

• Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookie—  A classic crowd-pleaser, this recipe is free from wheat, dairy, eggs, nuts, soy, and more. gruballergy.com
  
  
• Vegan Cherry Pie Biscuits — Flaky, sweet, and comforting,  these biscuits can easily become a festive treat. gruballergy.com
  
  
• Vegan, Nut-Free Christmas Cake—Not a cookie, but a classic Christmas dessert that’s completely allergen-free (tree-nut-free, dairy-free, egg-free, etc.). gruballergy.com
  
  
  

These recipes reflect GrubAllergy’s commitment to allergen-free recipes and food allergy friendly baking, giving you treat options that are festive and safe.