🧈 Are Butter Cookies Vegan?

Short answer: No, most butter cookies aren’t vegan.
But there’s more to the story.

So Wait… Why Aren’t Butter Cookies Vegan?

Here's the deal:
Butter = dairy. Dairy = animal product.

Most butter cookies (especially the good ones) are loaded with real butter.
That's kind of the whole point.

Like at Lowrey, we use 42% cultured butter in our classic shortbread.
It's what gives them that melt-in-your-mouth texture people rave about.

So unless you're buying a special vegan version, regular butter cookies?
Not vegan.

But What About Vegan Butter Cookies?

Yep, they do exist.
You’ve probably seen some in the “free-from” aisle.

They swap out dairy butter for:

• Plant-based margarine

• Coconut oil

• Nut-based spreads

And while that works for some people, it’s not quite the same.
You lose that classic buttery taste.
The texture shifts.

Some brands can pull it off.
Most can’t.

What About Lowrey Butter Cookies?

We get asked this a lot.

Our cookies are handmade in New Zealand using real cultured butter.
No substitutes.
No compromises.

That means they’re not vegan, and we’re up front about it.

But what you do get is:

• A short, clean ingredient list

• No palm oil, no preservatives

• And a taste people remember

Are we working on a vegan line? Maybe.
We’ve had requests.
If we do it, we’ll do it properly — no shortcuts.

Can Vegetarians Eat Butter Cookies?

Yes.

Butter is dairy, not meat.
So vegetarians can enjoy our cookies no problem.

In fact, all Lowrey Butter Cookies are lacto-vegetarian friendly.

What Are Some Vegan Alternatives to Butter Cookies?

Let’s say you're strictly plant-based. Here are a few swaps you could try:

• Oatmeal banana cookies – uses mashed banana as binder

• Peanut butter cookies – naturally dairy-free if made right

• Vegan shortbread – with coconut oil or vegan margarine

Just remember: not all vegan cookies hit that rich, nostalgic spot like classic butter cookies do.

Real Talk: Why Butter Cookies Aren’t Vegan (And That’s Okay)

If you’re shopping for real butter cookies,
you’re doing it for the taste.

That taste comes from butter.
No surprise there.

So if you’re vegan — there are alternatives.
But if you're not?
Enjoy the real thing.

Because food should be honest.
Not pretend to be something it’s not.

FAQs – Are Butter Cookies Vegan?

Q: Can vegans eat Lowrey Butter Cookies?
A: No. They contain real cultured butter and are not vegan.

Q: Are Lowrey cookies vegetarian?
A: Yes! They're lacto-vegetarian friendly — no meat, just dairy.

Q: Do you plan to launch vegan butter cookies?
A: We’re considering it. Only if we can make them taste amazing.

Q: What makes butter cookies not vegan?
A: Dairy. Butter is made from milk, which is an animal product.

Q: Are there any butter-flavoured vegan cookies?
A: Yes — some brands use plant-based margarine or coconut oil, but the taste and texture are different.

Final Word

Are butter cookies vegan?
Nope.
But that’s kind of the point.

Lowrey Butter Cookies are made with the good stuff — for people who want the real deal.

If you're looking for premium, handcrafted butter cookies that put taste first,
we've got you covered.