29 Gluten-Free Christmas Cookie Recipes - Gluten-Free Baking (2024)

Gluten-free Christmas cookies are one of the best parts of the holiday season. And with these recipes, you can make everything from classic sugar cookies to soft and tender gluten-free pumpkin cookies.

1. Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies

Get out the cookie cutters because we’re starting with a classic: gluten-free sugar cookies. This recipe makes buttery cookies that hold their shape during baking. (A dairy-free option is included.)

Get the recipe —> Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies

2. Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies

What part of the gingerbread cookie do you eat first? The head, right? These gluten-free gingerbread cookies are delicate and loaded with that classic gingerbread flavor.

Get the recipe —> Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies

3. Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms

When you see a peanut butter cookie topped with a chocolate kiss, you know the holidays are here. This is BEST gluten-free peanut butter blossom cookie recipe.

Get the recipe —> Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms

4. Almond Flour Sugar Cookies

Almond flour sugar cookies are fun and easy to make. They’re delicate, taste great and are perfect for friends who prefer grain-free baked treats.

Get the recipe —> Almond Flour (Paleo) Sugar Cookies

5. Gluten-Free Soft Pumpkin Cookies

Pumpkin isn’t just for Thanksgiving! These soft gluten-free pumpkin cookies are light and cakey with a lovely pumpkin flavor. So good. And so easy!

Get the recipe —> Gluten-Free Soft Pumpkin Cookies

6. Gluten-Free Sugar Cookie Bars

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These gluten-free sugar cookie bars are soft and tender. Top them with gluten-free vanilla buttercream. (And some sprinkles… of course!)

Get the recipe —> Gluten-Free Sugar Cookie Bars

7. Gluten-Free M&M Cookies

Gluten-Free M&Ms Cookie Recipe. Buttery Sugar Cookies studded with M&Ms. What’s not to like?

8. Gluten-Free Pizzelles

You need a pizzelle iron for this recipe but, if you’re like me, it’s worth it! These gluten-free pizzelles are thin and crisp and perfect for Christmas.

Get the recipe —> Gluten-Free Pizzelles

9. Gluten-Free Anginette Cookies

These cookies are a Christmas tradition in many Italian-American homes. They quickly become a favorite of everyone who tries them.

Get the recipe —> Gluten-Free Anginette Cookies

10. Gluten-Free Molasses Cookies

Easy gluten-free molasses cookies. Soft and spicy. Santa loves these. He told me.

Get the recipe —> Gluten-Free Molasses Cookies

11. Gluten-Free Sparkle Cookies

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These gluten-free sparkle sugar cookies are light and crisp on the edges and soft in the center. They’re sweet and buttery (and a perfect recipe for beginners).

Get the recipe —> Gluten-Free Sparkle Cookies

12. Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles

This recipe makes gluten-free snickerdoodles—a simple sugar cookie coated with cinnamon-sugar—that are crisp on the edge and chewy in the center.

Get the recipe —> Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles

13. Gluten-Free Spritz Cookies

Gluten-Free Spritz Cookies are buttery and tender. A gluten-free flour blend– and good cookie press–makes these one of the easiest Christmas cookies to bake. They are lovely on their own or decorated with a sprinkle of colored sugar.

Get the recipe —> Gluten-Free Spritz Cookies

14. Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are easy to make. Loaded with chocolate chips!

Get the recipe —> Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

15. Peanut Butter Marshmallow Bars

These marshmallow peanut butter bars are an easy—and tasty—treat to make for Christmas. They look amazing on a cookie platter!

Get the recipe —> 4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Marshmallow Bars

16. Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

Gluten-free peanut butter swirl brownies are so easy to make. This recipe, which is loaded with peanut butter, makes the best dessert for any peanut butter cup lovers in your life.

Get the recipe —> Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Swirl Brownies

17. Gluten-Free Lemon Bars

These are the best gluten-free lemon bars! A rich and tender shortbread base with a thick, lemony topping. Not too tart; not too sweet! Lemon lovers will adore these bars.

Get the recipe —> Gluten-Free Lemon Bars

18. Gluten-Free Soft Sugar Cookies

This easy recipe makes soft gluten-free sugar cookies. Inspired by the famous Lofthouse brand, these cookies are topped with frosting and finished with sprinkles.

Get the recipe —> Gluten-Free Soft Sugar Cookies

19. Gluten-Free Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels

Easy gluten-free cinnamon-sugar pretzels. They’re a perfect sweet and salty treat.

Get the recipe —> Gluten-Free Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels

20. Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles

Who says we have to leave pumpkin spice behind in the fall? These thick snickerdoodles, coated with pumpkin spice, are just as welcome at Christmas as they are in October.

Get the recipe —> Gluten-Free Pumpkin Spice Snickerdoodles

21. Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies

Cheesecake + Pumpkin + Brownies= A perfect holiday dessert!

Get the recipe —> Gluten-Free Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies

22. Gluten-Free Cream Cheese Pretzel Bars

Got 5 Minutes? Then you can make these over-the-top cream cheese pretzel bars.

Get the recipe —> 5-Minute Pretzel Cream Cheese Bars

23. No-Bake Gluten-Free Chocolate Orange Cookies

You know that orange-shaped chocolate that’s popular at Christmas? They inspired these easy no-bake cookies.

Get the recipe —> No-Bake Chocolate Orange Cookies

24. Gluten-Free Easy Sugar Cookies

These sugar cookies don’t require a cookie cutter! Make the dough. Roll them in sugar. Place them onto a baking sheet. Annnnnnd….you’re done!

Get the recipe —> Easy Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies

25. The World’s Easiest Cookies

You won’t believe how easy these cookies are to make. They’re just almond flour, maple syrup, and baking powder. That’s it. Seriously.

Get the recipe —> The World’s Easiest Cookies

26. Easy Gluten-Free Butter Cookies

These cute buttercookies take only minutes to make! The finished cookies come out of the oven already decorated with a sweet, buttery flavor.

Get the recipe —> Easy Gluten-Free Butter Cookies

27. Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft and tender gluten-free chocolate chip cookies. Also a favorite of Santa’s. (He has lots of favorite cookies. Lots.)

Get the recipe —> Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

28. Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies

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These gluten-free peanut butter cookies are so easy to make! All you need is one bowl and a few simple ingredients. The recipe calls for gluten-free flour, which gives them crisp edges and a tender center.

Get the recipe —> Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies

29. Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookie Bars

Think of thesegluten-free peanut butter blondies as the perfect marriage between a peanut butter cookie and a blondie.

Get the recipe —> Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blondies

29 Gluten-Free Christmas Cookie Recipes - Gluten-Free Baking (2024)

FAQs

How do you keep gluten-free cookies from falling apart? ›

Chilling helps the flours and xanthan gum absorb liquid, which makes the dough sturdier and easier to handle. Without a proper rest, your cookies are likely to crumble. Think of mix-ins as the Spanx of the cookie world. They are a sly way to ensure that your cookies look like cookies, not misshapen gluten-free blobs.

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Why are my gluten-free cookies dry and crumbly? ›

One of the most common gluten-free baking tips is “let your batter rest”. Letting the batter rest gives the gluten-free flours and starches more time to absorb the moisture. In theory, it will turn your dry, crumbly cakes into delicious, moist masterpieces.

How do you know if gluten-free cookies are done? ›

While visual cues like the toothpick test and pressing the top of the cake will still help, the best way to determine if your baked goods are perfectly done is with a timer and oven thermometer. This is because gluten-free treats often look underdone and slightly wet inside after baking.

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Why do gluten-free cookies taste weird? ›

Flavor Differences

All gluten-free flours have a different taste. Some gluten-free flours are naturally sweet, some are nutty, while others have a strong flavor. When you're just getting started baking gluten-free, experiment with as many different flours as you can.

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Which gluten-free flour works best in cookies? ›

Almond flour is a grain-free, protein-rich flour that lends well to cookies, cakes, and more! Almond flour is made from blanched almonds, meaning without skins (as opposed to almond meal, which is made from raw almonds with skins). This is why it has a fluffy, light texture and pale golden color.

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What is the best flour for gluten-free cookies? ›

Oat Flour. With its creamy, earthy flavor and delicate texture, gluten-free oat flour is a staple of my gluten-free baking recipes. It bakes up soft and smooth, adding necessary starch to many GF baked goods and keeping them moist and tender due to its high fat content and stable protein structure.

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Do you need xanthan gum in gluten-free cookies? ›

Without gluten, many recipes (especially flour-based ones) have trouble holding their ingredients together. This results in dry, crumbly goods that don't hold their shape well. Using xanthan gum helps provide some of the stickiness that gluten free goods lack, replacing some elasticity.

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How do you keep cookies from being crumbly? ›

If you overmix the dough, the cookies will be dry and crumbly. The best way to fix this is to add more liquid to the dough. This can be done by adding milk, water, or even melted butter. You may also need to add more flour to the dough if it is too wet.

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Why is gluten-free baking crumbly? ›

This might be due to the lack of gluten but can be for many other reasons. Lots of gluten free flour is rice based and this can result in a dry and slightly gritty texture. The Juvela gluten free White and Fibre Mix have been developed to be as comparable to gluten containing flour as possible.