The holidays are quickly approaching, and our Fearless Dining family is in full gluten-free cookie mode. We love to bake (and eat) gluten free cookies all year long, but for some reason, the holidays are extra special. We truly hope you enjoy this collection of our favorite Gluten-Free Christmas Cookiesrecipes.
Do you have a holiday tradition in your home? Our family’s tradition is to bake a lot of cookies! We especially love making gluten free cookie versions of International cookies! If you are a cookie fanatic like us, you will want to check out my delicious gluten free cookie recipes!
All of my cookie recipes are freezable, so we make a lot of cookies and pop them into a Ziplock bag. They are easy to freeze, and we get cookies on demand for months! My kids like to eat them frozen…kids can be funny sometimes.
I would love to hear which gluten-free cookie recipes you make and how you incorporate them into your family holiday traditions.
How do you freeze Christmas cookies?
To freeze your Christmas cookies, I use freezer-safe plastic bags. Place the cooled cookies on plastic wrap and carefully wrap them. Slide the wrapped cookies into the freezer bag and freeze flat. (Make sure your family doesn’t put anything on top of them!!)
If you want to thaw your frozen cookies, remove them from the freezer. I place the cookies on a paper towel-covered plate and allow them to thaw at room temperature.
Christmas Recipes
What is the best gluten free flour to make cookies?
There are several gluten free flour blends that I like to use in baking these gluten free Christmas cookie recipes, including:
I like King Arthur’s Measure for Measure gluten free flour blend because it is also corn-free. They also make an all-purpose flour, which works well, but you have to add a binder like xanthan gum.
Another favorite is Bob’s Red Mill 1:1 Gluten Free Flour Blend. This is great for baking. Be careful not to use their red bag gluten free flour in sweet recipes because it contains bean flour.
If you like super fine flour, this Authentic Foods MultiBlend is milled so fine that it has no gritty taste.
If you are gum-free, my DIY Gluten Free Flour Blend works really well in cookie recipes. It uses psyllium husk powder instead of gums.
Note: if your gluten free flour blend doesn’t include Xanthan Gum, add 1 teaspoon to your cookie recipe. This ingredient is the glue that helps hold your cookies together.
There are tons of brands of gluten free flour blends out there. Just because a flour blend isn’t on this list, it doesn’t mean it won’t work…it just means I haven’t used it in my recipes.
📢 Sandi says:Every gluten-free flour blend has a different starch-to-grain ratio. The gluten-free flour brand you use will affect the batter’s moisture. If your cake batter is too runny, add more flour, and if it is too thick, add more liquid. Read Why Gluten-Free Flour Blends Vary to learn more about this.
Note: Keep an eye on the starch-to-flour ratio in flour blends… if your flour blend has a lot of starch, it will behave very differently when baking, absorbing liquids, etc.
Several types of sprinkles are gluten free. You will want to check this list to make sure your sprinkles are gluten free in this gluten free sprinkles list. Some brands are made on shared equipment!
What tools do you need to make Christmas cookies?
You can make these gluten-free Christmas cookie recipes with lots of tools or none…there are definitely some things that help make the cookies look more uniform, making your baking easier. Here are some staple products I use in my kitchen:
I will email this recipe to you, so you can come back to it later!
Love This Recipe?
If you made and enjoyed one of these cookie recipes, I would be incredibly grateful if you could leave a comment below. Please include which flour blend you used. This will help others know this recipe is delicious. Thank you!
This homemade gluten free lebkuchen cookie recipe makes delicious, authentic flavored German gingerbread cookies. Top them with a glaze or enjoy them plain!
These gluten-free Linzer tart cookies are a fun twist on a classic! Buttery, tender almond-flour cookies are sandwiched with rich, creamy Nutella for a chocolaty spin on the traditional jam-filled treat.
Light, crisp, and just sweet enough, these gluten-free pizzelles are one of our favorite cookies to make! You can flavor them with vanilla, chocolate, citrus, or even peppermint. Shape them into cookie bowls or cones for something extra fun.
Gluten-Free Pfeffernusse Cookies (German Holiday Favorite)Sandi Gaertner
These crunchy gluten-free Pfeffernusse cookies are full of holiday spice and nostalgia! Coated in powdered sugar and ready in just 30 minutes. They are perfect for gifting, sharing, or keeping all to yourself.
Gluten-Free Danish Butter Cookies (Blue Tin Copycat!)Sandi Gaertner
These gluten-free Danish butter cookies taste just like the classic ones in the blue holiday tin! Buttery, crisp, and perfect for gifting or cookie exchanges.
Gluten-Free Cream Cheese Cookies with SprinklesSandi Gaertner
Soft, buttery, and melt-in-your-mouth, these gluten-free cream cheese sugar cookies bake up in under 30 minutes! Roll them in sprinkles for any holiday or special occasion.
These gluten-free cinnamon sugar cookies are perfect for rolling and cutting into your favorite shapes. The dough is easy to handle, and the cookies bake up tender with crisp edges
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.
Gluten-Free Chestnut Cookies (Easy Winter Treat)Sandi Gaertner
These gluten-free roasted chestnut cookies are full of delicate nutty flavor and a soft texture. Made with pre-roasted chestnuts and optionally dipped in dark chocolate, they are perfect for winter or holiday baking!
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.
These giant gluten free chocolate frosted cookies have the perfect crispy, chewy texture. The chocolate cookie frosting adds the perfect amount of sweetness.
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!
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Thank you for these they look amazing
Thank you very much. Let me know which you decided to bake.
Do you not have a cut out sugar cookies recipe to frost?
Hi Mary, I do. I haven’t had time to decorate any for Christmas, but here is the recipe: https://www.fearlessdining.com/gluten-free-halloween-cut-out-cookies/