Generally, no, shortbread cookies are not vegan. Shortbread cookies are usually made with dairy butter, making them unsuitable for anyone following a vegan diet. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eHowever, you can make vegan shortbread cookies, provided you swap the butter for dairy-free or plant-based butter. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThese days, you can find plant-based blocks of butter that are perfect for baking. Make sure that the butter is softened before you use it as per the instructions of your recipe. u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eUsing dairy-free butter helps to turn most shortbread cookie recipes vegan, or you can follow a vegan shortbread cookie recipe if you prefer.