The holidays are a time for family, friends, and cookies. According to a survey by OnePoll, Americans will eat an average of 26 cookies each this year. This figure includes both store-bought and homemade cookies. But while many different bakeries are offering delicious vegan cookies, sometimes, nothing beats a homemade batch. Jump to the cookies For the best vegan cookie inspiration, check out some of our favorite animal-free recipes below. But first, where did the cookie tradition come from?