The holidays are creeping up. Many of us are already planning what kinds of cookies we’re going to make for holiday parties or cookie exchanges. But now, not only do we have to decide between family favorites and trying some cool-looking new recipes we saw on Instagram or TikTok, but we may also need to adapt because we’re vegan, have egg allergies or are gluten-free — or have family or guests who are. Now what?

The great news is that if you want to accommodate those who are vegan, it’s very easy to make vegan cookies with readily available ingredients. Plus, you aren’t giving up any of the flavor and texture you love in your traditional recipes. For my new story for The San Diego Union-Tribune’s Food section, Maya Madsen, founder and CEO of Maya’s Cookies, has shared a couple of her recipes and explained how simple it is to make scrumptious cookies that anyone will enjoy, even those who aren’t vegan.