The Best Gluten Free Cookies For A Cookie Exchange Party!

These popular gluten free Christmas cookies aren’t just for the holidays!! You can enjoy them all year long!

You will find every type of cookie, and you will love bringing these cookies to a gluten free cookie exchange party! These are the cookies you bake and hide so your family doesn’t eat them all in one sitting! If you love cookies as much as we do, you will want to check out ALL of my delicious Gluten Free Cookie Recipes!!

Do you love cookie exchange parties? I am so excited to give you some new cookie options for a gluten free cookie exchange that will wow your friends. Nobody will know these cookies are gluten free!! They taste that good.

Tips to avoid cross-contamination at a cookie exchange:

1. Keep the gluten free cookies on a separate table from the regular holiday cookies. If the gluten free and non-gluten-free cookies are too close, accidents can happen, crumbs can fly, minds can be changed, and the wrong cookies can be placed onto a gluten free plate.
2. Let your friends know if you are very sensitive. Many friends want to do the right thing and make gluten free cookies in their non-gluten-free kitchens. Cross-contamination is likely to happen, even if your friends are very careful.
3. Watch out for hidden gluten, and always ask to see the ingredient labels if you are in doubt!

If you haven’t been to a cookie exchange party, it is time to throw your own this holiday season!!

This is just a sampling of the cookie recipes you will find here at Fearless Dining. There are so many cookies here because I have a killer sweet tooth :-). If you are like me, you will be trying them all! Don’t forget to write and tell me which are your favorites!

You need the right flour and ingredients to make gluten-free holiday cookies for your cookie exchange party. You can find my whole list here in My Gluten Free Pantry.

What gluten free flour blends do you use to make gluten free cookies?

I have a few favorite gluten free flour blends that I prefer to use when I am baking. King Arthur Measure for Measure (awesome if you are corn-free too!), Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Gluten Free Blend, Cup4Cup, and Authentic Foods Multiblend.

There are many others that I haven’t tried, but you want to make sure the blend you use does NOT contain bean flours (those are better for savory recipes) or a high starch-to-flour ratio. Also, note that every gluten-free flour blend has a different starch-to-grain ratio. The brand of gluten-free flour you use will affect the moisture of the batter. My rule of thumb is if your cookie dough is dry or crumbly, add more liquid and if your dough is too wet, add more flour.

Holiday cookie exchange parties are a popular way to share your favorite holiday cookie recipes. Which recipe will you try first?

🔑 Sandi says: Check out my Gluten-Free Cookie Troubleshooting Guide for the best cookie-baking success.

Can these gluten-free holiday cookies be made dairy-free?

Most gluten-free holiday cookie recipes can be made dairy-free with vegan butter. I like to use Smart Balance and Mykonos brands.

How long do these cookies keep fresh?

These gluten free Christmas cookies will last about a week in an airtight container in the refrigerator. You can also freeze them quickly if you want to enjoy them longer.

Can I make these ahead of time?

You can definitely make these gluten free cookies ahead of time. You can freeze them so that they are ready when you need them.

Can you freeze these holiday cookies?

These Christmas cookies can be easily frozen. Place the cooled cookies in a freezer-safe plastic bag or container and seal them. They thaw on the counter in about 15 minutes.

Gluten-Free Cookie Troubleshooting:

Why are my cookies flat, aka spread too much?

This is one of the most common questions I get from my readers. There are several reasons for flat cookies, including:

• Check to see how long you chilled your cookie dough. If you use partially melted or softened butter, you must chill it to prevent spreading.
• How did you measure your flour? Measuring your flour accurately is important. I don’t often weigh my ingredients because every flour blend has a different weight, and my readers all use different gluten-free flour blends. I recommend using either the Spoon Method by using a spoon to add flour to the measuring cup. Use a knife to level along the top to remove the extra flour. Leveling Method by putting the measuring scoop into the flour and filling it with flour. Do not pack the flour. Use a knife to scrape along the top to remove the extra flour.
• Every gluten-free flour blend has a different starch-to-grain ratio. This can affect the moisture levels in your cookie dough, resulting in flatter cookies. In this situation, you would need to add more flour.

Why do my gluten-free cookies taste gritty?

This grit you experience is from the rice flour in the gluten-free flour blend. Not all companies mill their flour extra fine. To eliminate the grit, I recommend letting the cookie dough rest for 15 minutes. This extra time will allow the rice flour to soften, eliminating the grit.

How do you make cookies the same size?

The best way to ensure your cookies are the same size and look uniform is to use a cookie scoop. Cookie scoops come in sizes small, medium, and large.

Also, check out my best Gluten Free Christmas Cookies on the blog :-).