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    Home » Christmas Cookies

    Published: Dec 10, 2021 · Modified: Dec 10, 2021 by Rebecca Blackwell · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    50 of the Best Gluten Free Christmas Cookie Recipes

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    Discover your new favorite holiday treat in this list of 50 Gluten Free Christmas Cookie Recipes.

    You'll find gluten free recipes for classic gingerbread and sugar cookie cut out cookies, chocolate cookies, snowballs, almond and pecan cookies, peppermint flavored cookies, chewy molasses cookies, and so many more.

    Many of the following cookie recipes are also vegan, dairy free, and egg free so you can bake up an assortment of holiday cookies that everyone can enjoy.

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    50 Gluten Free Christmas Cookie Recipes

    Discover your new favorite holiday treat in this list of 50 Gluten Free Christmas Cookie Recipes. Many of the recipes are also vegan, dairy free and egg free.

    1

    Chewy Chocolate Brownie Cookies

    Photo Credit: ofbatteranddough.com

    You know all those delicious chewy edges in a freshly baked pan of brownies? That's what these chocolate brownie cookies taste like.

    They are thin, soft, and chewy little fudge cookies that just happen to be gluten free. In fact, they contain no flour at all.

    2

    Gluten Free Chocolate Almond Cherry Oatmeal Cookies

    One of the best gluten free cookie recipes I've ever made. The combination of chocolate, cherries & almonds in a tender oatmeal cookies is fantastic, regardless of whether your diet involves anything "gluten free" or "wheat free".

    3

    Flourless fudge cookies

    Photo Credit: www.bostongirlbakes.com

    These little flourless cookies contain no flour or butter, and only have about a 100 calories each. Sound like catching a unicorn? Believe me it’s not!

    These cookies are so rich and fudgy, you won't miss the flour or butter at all!

    4

    Fudgy Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

    Photo Credit: www.faithfullyglutenfree.com

    These gluten free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, or Snowballs as some people call them, are perfectly proportioned to satisfy your chocolate craving. They are crisp on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside, and addictinly delicious.

    5

    Gluten Free Christmas Pinwheel Cookies

    Photo Credit: www.faithfullyglutenfree.com

    These gluten free swirl cookies will get the attention of both the young and the young at heart this holiday season. Brighten up your Christmas cookie tray with these colorful cookies!

    6

    Gluten Free Pecan Cookies

    Photo Credit: heartbeetkitchen.com

    These gluten free cookies can be described as butter pecan cookies meets snickerdoodles. And yes, they certainly do go wonderfully with coffee, making them prime breakfast material during holiday chaos when you just don’t have energy to make anything else.

    7

    Keto Rum Balls

    Photo Credit: wholelottayum.com

    Made with shredded coconut and almond meal, these keto rum balls just might become a staple of your holiday get-togethers!

    These gluten free, no-bake cookies are a healthy alternative to traditional holiday cookies and come together with just 15-minutes of prep work.

    A whole lot of holiday goodness and a WHOLE LOTTA YUM are just what Santa is bringing with this recipe.

    8

    Quinoa Flour Spice Cookies

    Photo Credit: familyspice.com

    These Quinoa Flour Spice Cookies are gluten-free and packed with protein. They have a nutty flavor and make a wonderful addition to your holiday cookie spread.

    9

    Amaretti Cookies – Italian Almond Cookies

    Photo Credit: anitalianinmykitchen.com

    These easy Amaretti Cookies (or Italian Almond Cookies) are super fast to make and only contain 4 ingredients. They are gluten and dairy free too, which means almost everyone can have one!

    10

    Chocolate Meringue Cookies

    Photo Credit: www.beyondthechickencoop.com

    A very light and elegant meringue cookie that melts in your mouth and will satisfy your sweet tooth. These chocolate meringue cookies are gluten free, have less than 15 calories per cookie, and make a lovely addition to any Christmas cookie tray!

    11

    Keto Triple Chocolate and Peppermint Cookies

    Photo Credit: www.thismomsmenu.com

    These Keto Triple Chocolate and Peppermint Cookies are the perfect holiday treat. The cookies are easy to make and come out super soft and chewy every time!

    12

    Double Chocolate Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

    Photo Credit: www.therisingspoon.com

    An easy recipe for double chocolate peanut butter cookies that are thick, soft, cakey & heavenly straight out of the oven while the chocolate chips are all melty. Make a batch in about 20 minutes start to finish with simple ingredients from your fridge & pantry.

    13

    Easy Gluten Free Pizzelles

    Photo Credit: www.fearlessdining.com

    Pizzelles are Italian cookies that are almost waffle-like. Not only are these cookies easy to make, but you can also bend them while they are warm to make taco shells and edible cookie bowls too.

    14

    Gluten Free Gingerbread Shortbread

    Photo Credit: www.fearlessdining.com

    These gluten free gingerbread shortbread cookies are quick and easy to make, and packed with all the flavors of the season. They are both crisp and tender and metl in your mouth like all good shortbread should.

    15

    Keto Caramel Turtle Cookie Recipe

    Photo Credit: homemadeheather.com

    If you love the combination of chocolate, caramel and pecans that makes up a traditional Turtle candy then add these delicious gluten free cookies to your holiday baking list!

    16

    Almond Paste Cookies - German Almond Horns

    Photo Credit: www.texanerin.com

    These almond paste cookies (almond horns) are deliciously dense and chewy, and can be made weeks ahead of time! They can be made with or without almond paste and with or without a food processor. They’re also naturally gluten-free and have paleo and vegan options.

    17

    Gluten Free, Vegan Gingerbread Cookies

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    These gingerbread cookies are the perfect vegan, gluten free treat to make around the Holidays. The warm spices and soft texture are delicious and the gingerbread dough works perfectly for making gingerbread house or cut-out cookies!

    18

    Cut Out Cookies – Gluten Free and Vegan

    Photo Credit: www.justwhatweeat.com

    These gluten free and vegan cut out cookies taste amazing and are super easy to make! They are the perfect treat to make for the Holidays!

    19

    Pignoli Cookies

    Photo Credit: www.mysequinedlife.com

    Pignoli cookies are an Italian classic! Using a food processor makes quick work of the cookie dough and the pine nuts get deliciously toasty as they bake. With a crinkly exterior and soft and chewy center, these cookies are a gluten free holiday favorite.

    20

    Gluten Free Christmas Sugar Cookies

    Photo Credit: www.therusticfoodie.com

    These Gluten Free Sugar Cookies are my kind of dessert. This recipe is adapted from an old church cookbook and is the perfect no fuss Christmas treat that won't take tons of time or effort.

    21

    Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe (Gluten Free)

    Photo Credit: www.therusticfoodie.com

    No holiday season is complete without a batch of freshly baked gluten free Peanut Butter Blossoms. This is one of those crowd-pleasing recipes that is welcome at any kind of holiday gathering.

    22

    Gluten-Free Ginger Molasses Cookies

    Photo Credit: www.thisvivaciouslife.com

    These gluten-free ginger molasses cookies are soft and chewy, and sure to fill your holiday with cheer! Familiar and warm flavors of ginger and molasses make for one tasty cookie.

    23

    Raspberry White Chocolate Cookies

    Photo Credit: organicallyaddison.com

    These one-bowl gluten free cookies are packed with white chocolate chips and fresh raspberries, with crispy edges and soft, chewy centers.

    24

    Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies

    Photo Credit: sweetnessandbite.com

    These delicious easy to make cookies have all the spice and flavor of traditional gingerbread cookies but without the gluten. They are the perfect festive holiday treat!

    25

    Peppermint Keto Christmas Cookies

    Photo Credit: www.thefoodieaffair.com

    This Peppermint Keto Christmas Cookie Recipe has two delicious slice and bake options. One version is rolled in sugar-free crushed peppermint candy, and the other is dipped in sugar-free chocolate.

    Both have a delicious hint of peppermint flavor that's perfect for the holiday season.

    26

    Vegan Gluten-Free Molasses Cookies

    Photo Credit: delightfuladventures.com

    Easy, soft, and chewy vegan gluten-free molasses cookies that are so good, you’ll want to add them to your yearly holiday baking list! These cookies are dairy-free, nut-free, and egg-free, plus, they’re packed with warm spices and fresh ginger flavour.

    27

    Italian Almond Macaroons

    Photo Credit: www.mamagourmand.com

    Italian Almond Paste Cookies, also known as almond macaroons, are a soft, chewy, and highly addictive treat that's perfect for Christmas or Passover. Only four ingredients are required to make this flourless cookie recipe!

    28

    Almond Flour Pecan Sandies

    Photo Credit: freshaprilflours.com

    These flourless pecan cookies are actually one of my favorite cookies to ever grace my oven. I make them multiple times a year, most frequently at Christmas, and every time I taste them, I’m reminded of why I love them so much.

    29

    Easy Gluten-free Snowball Cookies

    Photo Credit: mypureplants.com

    These Gluten-free Snowball Cookies are nutty, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth tender. They are similar to shortbread cookies, but baked as little balls and double rolled in powdered sugar to look like little snow balls. If you are looking for any easy, gluten-free, dairy-free recipe, this is the one for you.

    30

    Gluten-free Jam Filled Lemon Cookies

    Photo Credit: mypureplants.com

    These gluten-free Lemon Cookies are crispy, buttery, shortbread cookies with a delicious tangy lemon flavor that is coming from freshly squeezed lemon juice and freshly grated lemon zest. They are absolutely delicious on their own, but turning them into blueberry jam filled cookie sandwiches is like a match made in heaven.

    31

    Healthy Christmas Biscuits Recipe - Paleo and Vegan Friendly!

    Photo Credit: hedihearts.com

    These healthy-meets-delicious Christmas biscuits are gluten-free, refined sugar free, and vegan.

    32

    Gluten Free Buckwheat Chocolate Cookies

    Photo Credit: www.healthyseasonalrecipes.com

    These gluten free buckwheat chocolate cookies are not only off the charts yummy, they are also really simple to make. They’re loaded with good-for-you dark chocolate with an added kick of brightness from the bergamot or orange zest.

    Buckwheat flour adds a hint of earthiness and a very delicate pillow-like texture. A sprinkling of flaky sea salt on the top makes these little cookie-brownies really shine.

    33

    Gluten Free Peppermint Cookies Recipe

    Photo Credit: savoryspin.com

    Deliciously soft, these Gluten Free Peppermint Cookies are perfect for holiday gifting. Glancing at their ingredient list might have you and your family enjoying these for breakfast too!

    34

    Eggnog Macarons

    Photo Credit: www.baking-sense.com

    Delicate Eggnog French Macarons are a deliciously elegant addition to your holiday table. These little gluten free cookies also make a great gift.

    35

    Paleo Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

    Photo Credit: www.tessadomesticdiva.com

    These dense and chewy paleo chocolate peppermint cookies will help you celebrate the season with style! 

    These delicious little chocolate cookies are dairy and grain free, full of peppermint flavor, and rich chocolate goodness.

    36

    Flourless Almond Cookies from Spain: Gluten-free, dairy-free, 4 ingredients

    Photo Credit: www.panningtheglobe.com

    These Flourless Almond Cookies from Spain are almost too good to be true. They're gluten free, dairy free, and take just 4 ingredients and 25 minutes to make. And they're totally delicious.

    37

    Orange Cardamom Almond Flour Cookies

    Photo Credit: www.flavourandsavour.com

    These Orange Cardamom Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies are full of buttery goodness! Flavored with cardamom, orange zest, and almonds, these gluten free cookies are a delicious twist on traditional shortbread cookies.

    38

    Gluten-Free Rosemary Shortbread Cookies

    Photo Credit: www.flavourandsavour.com

    These gluten-free Lemon Rosemary Shortbread Cookies are a delicious mix of sweet and savory! They're soft and tender, yet sturdy enough to use as a cut-out shortbread cookie.

    Serve them as part of a sweet cookie assortment, or as a component of a cheeseboard. These savory herb cookies will be equally at home on either one!

    39

    Argentinian Alfajores

    Photo Credit: www.easyanddelish.com

    Have you ever had alfajores? If not, you have been missing out on one of the best little treats to nibble on with a cup of coffee. They are mildly sweet and literally melt in your mouth! 

    40

    Almond Cranberry Shortbread Cookies

    Photo Credit: vforveggy.com

    These tasty little shortbread cookies are gluten free and egg free. The one-bowl recipe is so easy you might find yourself baking them all year long.

    41

    Zimtsterne: German Cinnamon Stars

    Photo Credit: www.christinascucina.com

    Zimtsterne, or German Cinnamon Stars are light, gluten free cookies traditionally sold at German Christmas markets. With this authentic recipe, you can make them in your own kitchen!

    42

    Snowmen Vegan Meringue Cookies

    Photo Credit: veganhuggs.com

    These snowman-shaped Vegan Meringue Cookies will be a hit at your next wintertime gathering. They are sweet, crisp, airy and completely adorable!

    43

    Rocky Road Clusters

    Photo Credit: eatingglutenanddairyfree.com

    Rocky Road Clusters will satisfy your every craving with their ooey-gooey marshmallows, salty peanuts, and dairy free chocolate combo of semi-sweet and dark chocolate morsels. Every bite of these gluten free christmas cookes are a party for your taste buds!

    44

    Easy Keto Hot Cocoa Cookies

    Photo Credit: www.bonappeteach.com

    This recipe is for the hot cocoa lovers out there! Indulge on a sugar free (keto friendly) marshmallow filled, chocolate almond flour cookies, topped with a low carb chocolate drizzle and peppermint candy this holiday season. It’s a simple, delicious, gluten free, keto chocolate Christmas cookie recipe the whole family can get behind!

    45

    How To Make Czech Linzer Cookies

    Photo Credit: mexicanmademeatless.com

    These little linzer cookies are known as linecké koláčky in Czech Republic and they are among my most favorite cookies. They are super easy to prepare, gluten free, and absolutly delicious!

    46

    Gluten Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Photo Credit: glutenfreehomestead.com

    These healthy gluten free cookies are loaded with milk chocolate chips. They’re refined sugar free and gluten free so everyone can enjoy them. And they smell heavenly when they’re baking in your oven.

    47

    Flourless Almond Butter S’mores Cookies

    Photo Credit: dishingouthealth.com

    Flourless almond butter s’mores cookies are everything we love about the s'mores, no campfire required. Gluten and dairy free, these gooey cookies are a hit with kids and adults alike. 

    48

    Christmas Macarons

    Photo Credit: www.ifyougiveablondeakitchen.com

    Made witheither peppermint or eggnog filling, these pretty little gluten free Christmas cookies make an ipressive and delicious addition to any holiday dessert table.

    49

    Cut-Out Keto Sugar Cookies

    Photo Credit: cassidyscraveablecreations.com

    These Keto Sugar Cookies have a soft and chewy center, a slightly crisp edge and holds their shape while they bake. The recipe offers a choice between soft buttercream frosting or set icing. No one will guess they're Keto, Paleo, Gluten-Free, And Dairy-Free!

    50

    Cinnamon & Maple Sugar Cookies (Gluten Free and Vegan)

    Photo Credit: healthytasteoflife.com

    The cookies are crisp, crumbly and addictive! No eggs, no dairy, no processed ingredients, just healthy gluten free vegan maple sugar cookies.

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    1. Kimberly Rice says

      December 12, 2021 at 4:23 am

      Thank you for the GF cookie recipes. I constantly try to alter my regular recipes for my celiac daughter with mixed results. Baking is a challenge. Cookies, cakes etc only last a day or two before they are to dry to eat. I hope these cookies last a few days.

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      • Rebecca Blackwell says

        December 12, 2021 at 9:36 am

        I've had the same issue with many gluten free recipes Kimberly. Many gluten free flour substitutions just don't hold moisture well causing baked goods to go stale quicker. My suggestion would be to try a few of the cookie recipes here that are completely flourless - like #1, Chewy Chocolate Brownie Cookies, #3, Flourless Fudge Cookies, #13, Chocolate Peanut Butter cookies, #27, Italian Almond Macaroons, and #39, Argentinian Alfajores.

        The other option is to try cookies that are meant to be nice and crisp - like #9, Amaretti Cookies, and #14, Gingerbread Shortbread.

        I hope that helps! And, If you make any of these gluten free cookie recipes, I'd love to know what you and your daughter think! xo

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