When the weather cools down, it is time for rich chocolate, warm spices, and festive holiday flavors that make winter baking feel magical. These gluten-free winter dessert recipes are perfect for holidays, chilly weekends, or any day you want a little sweetness. These are all delicious, gluten-free desserts that do not taste gluten-free!
Are you the type who loves to bake when the weather cools down? I tend to bake year-round, but the winter holidays are my very favorite time to bake. I pulled together a collection of my favorite gluten-free winter baking recipes for you, so you can find some new favorites as well.
There is nothing like winter baking. Not only does it warm up the kitchen, but it fills your house with incredible aromas. Winter is the time for warm spices like ground cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, as well as special holiday flavors like eggnog, gingerbread, and peppermint.
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When we were in Europe over the holidays many years ago, we saw delicious traditional holiday baked goods. If you feel comfortable baking gluten-free yeast recipes, you will love this deliciously fluffy Gluten-Free Panettone recipe. My Gluten-Free German Stollen is another bread we often make.
These are all delicious gluten-free winter desserts you’ll love to bake! I broke this into sections for chocolate, peppermint, warm spices, eggnog, and gingerbread so you can easily jump to the sections that you want to try.
Decadent Gluten-Free Chocolate Desserts:
As a true chocoholic, I bake chocolate all year round. The more often the better. Some of my gluten-free chocolate recipes are especially suited for holiday baking. Here you can find family favorites like chocolate cupcakes, cookies, chocolate custard, and some fun hot chocolate donuts.
🍩 Sandi Says: Most cocoa powder is gluten-free. My favorites are Ghirardelli and Anthony’s Cocoa Powder. One important note: the leavener you use will vary depending on the type of cocoa powder you use. Regular cocoa powder needs baking soda to get the best rise. Dutch process and black cocoa powder need baking soda.
These are the ultimate gluten-free chocolate cupcakes. They are rich, moist, and perfect for chocoholics. Topped with creamy homemade chocolate buttercream frosting, these cupcakes are a crowd-pleaser for any occasion.
These gluten-free brookie cookies are the best of both worlds; a rich, fudgy brownie and a soft, chewy chocolate cookie. Easy to make and packed with chocolatey goodness, no one will guess they’re gluten-free.
Minty and fresh, these easy gluten-free peppermint desserts will make holiday baking even more fun. Whether you are entertaining or just enjoying the peppermint biscotti with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa, these peppermint desserts are delicious.
Cranberries are only available for a short time, and I love buying several bags to freeze for later in the year. Cranberries add the perfect bite of tartness to any baked recipe. I can’t wait to hear which recipe you made first!
This recipe makes an incredibly moist, decadent gluten free cranberry bundt cake. The batter has cream cheese, which adds a delicious creaminess to the cake.
Gluten-Free Cranberry Bars with Crumble ToppingSandi Gaertner
These buttery gluten-free cranberry shortbread bars are sweet, tart, and bursting with flavor. Whether you're using fresh cranberries or leftovers, they're an easy and festive dessert!
Winter spice helps warm things up on those cold days. Cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and other chai spices add so much flavor to baked goods. What are some of your favorite winter spices to bake with?
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This creamy coconut rice pudding is gluten-free, dairy-free, and gently spiced with cardamom. A comforting, allergen-friendly dessert made with simple ingredients in just a few steps.
Soft and Chewy Gluten-Free Molasses CookiesSandi Gaertner
This old-fashioned gluten-free molasses cookie recipe is quick and easy to make. They have all of the classic flavor and chewy texture you love and they make a great holiday cookie.
Eggnog is one of those flavors you either love or hate. It is thick and creamy, available in regular and dairy-free options. There isn’t much in between, unless you are using it in baking, where it can quickly become your new favorite thing to bake with. If you are looking for an incredibly flavored baking project, try one of my popular gluten-free eggnog recipes.
Gluten Free Eggnog Bread Pudding (Creamy and Delicious!)Sandi Gaertner
This gluten-free eggnog bread pudding is soft, creamy, and packed with holiday flavor. The perfect gluten-free dessert for Christmas! Made with leftover bread and your favorite eggnog.
Eggnog Panna Cotta (An Easy Christmas Dessert)Sandi Gaertner
This creamy eggnog panna cotta is the kind of dessert that feels fancy but takes almost no effort. It's filled with warm cinnamon and vanilla flavors and topped with crunchy pistachio toffee for the perfect holiday bite.
These gluten-free eggnog crinkle cookies are soft, tender, and full of warm holiday spice. Rolled in powdered sugar for a festive crinkle top, they are perfect for cookie exchanges, gifts, and holiday dessert tables.
Gingerbread is one of my husband’s very favorite flavors. It goes back to his early coding days, when gingersnaps fueled his team’s long hours. I try to create a few new gingerbread recipes a year for him to make things special. You can go here to see all of my delicious gluten-free gingerbread recipes.
Gluten Free Gingerbread Cupcakes with Buttercream FrostingSandi Gaertner
These moist and fluffy gluten free gingerbread cupcakes are full of holiday flavors! Top them with this thick and creamy homemade buttercream frosting for a special holiday dessert.
These gluten-free gingerbread biscotti are full of holiday spice and that perfect biscotti crunch. Shape them like trees or decorate with icing and sprinkles for a fun, festive treat. Easy to make dairy-free and great for gifting!
I truly hope you enjoy this recipe. I have been testing and creating gluten-free recipes for over 15 years. Creating gluten-free recipes that do not taste gluten-free is my goal for every recipe. Sometimes I only have to test a new recipe a couple of times, and others it takes multiple times. I do this so you get reliable, delicious results every time!
