The holidays are quickly approaching and our Fearless Dining family is in full-on 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 Cookies recipes.
If you are a cookie fanatic like we are, you will want to check out all of my delicious gluten free cookie recipes!
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Do you have a holiday tradition in your home? Our holiday tradition is to bake a lot of cookies. The majority of these cookie recipes are freezable, so if you make a lot of cookies, just pop them into a Ziplock bag and freeze them! My kids like to eat them frozen...kids can be funny sometimes.
I would love to hear which of these gluten free cookie recipes you make, and how you incorporate them into your family holiday traditions.
I like to make Christmas cookies a few days before the holiday. If you want to make your cookies ahead, you can make your gluten free Christmas cookies then freeze them.
How do you freeze Christmas cookies?
To freeze your Christmas cookies, I use freezer-safe plastic bags. Place the cookies on plastic wrap and wrap them carefully. Slide the wrapped cookies into the freezer bag and freeze flat. (And make sure your family doesn't put anything on top of them!!)
If you want to thaw your frozen cookies, remove from the freezer. I place the cookies on a paper towel covered plate and allow the cookies to thaw at room temperature.
What is the best gluten free flour for gluten free 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 Measure for Measure gluten free flour blend because it is also corn free.
- Another favorite is Bob's Red Mill 1 to 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 a super fine flour, this Authentic Foods MultiBlend is milled so fine, it has no gritty taste at all.
*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.
Also, note that 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. Keep an eye on starch to flour ratio in flour blends...if your flour blend has a lot of starch, it will behave very differently in how it bakes, absorbs liquids, etc.
Do you have to refrigerate cookie dough?
Whether you have to refrigerate a cookie dough before baking will depend on the type of cookie you are making. Cut-out style cookies and sugar cookies definitely turn out better when the dough is cold. Chocolate chip cookies and other cookies don't need refrigeration.
What sprinkles are gluten free?
There are several types of sprinkles that are gluten free. Unfortunately, Wilton sprinkles are not gluten free due to being manufactured on shared equipment. (*If you aren't very sensitive, you may be able to use Wilton sprinkles...but many can't)
Here are a few brands I like to use:
What are the most popular cookies for Christmas?
Gosh, that is a tough one!! I would have to say the most popular Christmas cookie is the one you like best and the one that inspires family memories.
What tools do you need to make Christmas cookies?
You can make these 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:
Gluten Free Christmas Cookies
Easy gluten free Christmas cookies the whole family, and Santa, will love.
Everyone will love these Gluten Free Swiss Brunsli Cookies. Full of delicious chocolate and cinnamon flavors, they are a beautiful cookie to take to a cookie exchange party!
If you love eggnog, these melt in your mouth Gluten Free Eggnog Crinkle Cookies make a fun holiday treat!
This is our family's German Christmas cookie recipe converted to gluten free. If you love pfeffernusse, these are the cookies for you!
These Gluten Free Vanilla Crescent Cookies are one of my favorites. They melt in your mouth, making them hard to resist!
Love ginger? These delicious gluten free ginger cookies have candied ginger to give them an extra zing!
Spread some cheer with the gift of baking! These Gluten Free Peppermint Cookies are the perfect way to share small acts of kindness to brighten someone’s day.
The holiday wouldn't be complete without these cute Gluten Free Gingerbread Biscotti. Decorated like Christmas trees, this homemade biscotti recipe is fun for snacking!
Chestnuts roasting over an open fire bring all sorts of fun memories...what better way to enjoy roasted chestnuts than in this gluten free chestnut cookies recipe?
These Gluten Free Czech Black and White Cookies are a family recipe that I converted to gluten free. They look so pretty and are perfect for a cookie exchange party!
If you love those cookies that you can buy in a tin, these gluten free butter cookies are for you. Dip in chocolate or sprinkle coarse sugar on top for a pretty cookie.
These Almond Crescent Cookies are a melt-in-your-mouth delicious and healthier re-creation of a popular traditional Christmas cookie--you won't believe they are gluten-free!
These sugar-coated chocolate studded ginger cookies are simple to make and really pack a punch of ginger flavor. They are nicely balanced with cinnamon and cloves to give a rounded flavor in each bite.
If you love Nutella, these Gluten Free Nutella Linzer Cookies are a great choice. Nobody will know these linzer tortes are gluten free!
These minty gluten free sugar cookies are topped with a piece of York peppermint pattyl
If you love sugar cookies but are short on time, these drop style gluten free sugar cookies are perfect. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside...even Santa will love them.
Gluten Free Sugar Cookies - SOFT + No Refrigeration! {vegan option}
These just might be the BEST sugar cookie you've ever had! Pudding makes these gluten free sugar cookies soft and full of sweet vanilla flavo
Gluten Free Pistachio Cookies are great for holiday baking. This easy gluten-free recipe makes 48 spiced pistachio cookies that are dipped in melted white chocolate! They are made with almond flour and teff flour, making a perfectly formed cookie!
These gluten free snickerdoodle cookies are sweet with just the right amount of cinnamon!
If you love soft cookies, these Gluten Free Russian Tea Cookies make a fun treat. They look like snowballs and taste so sweet.
These Cinnamon Stars are one of my all-time favorite gluten free Christmas cookies. Passed on to me from a caring friend, they're also grain-free!
These paleo gingerbread cookies have crisp edges and chewy centers! They're easy to make and no rolling out is required.
Grab your favorite cookie cutters and give this easy gluten free cardamom sugar cookie recipe a try!
Chris Collins
I'm an absolute sucker for Christmas cookies so this post is right up my street! Thanks for sharing!
Sandi Gaertner
You are so welcome Chris 🙂
Adrianne
So many cookies, so little time, haha!! I love all of these ideas. Gluten free cookies, yes please. I didn't realise there were so many options as you think gluten free means missing out. Not so with these great recipes!! Cheers
Sandi Gaertner
Enjoy 🙂
Angela
What a fantastic round-up. These cookies all look so lovely.
Beth
So many cookies to choose from, I love it! I wanted to give some cookies for a gift but was looking for something gluten free! Those chocolate peppermint cookies are happening this weekend and I can't wait!
Veena Azmanov
Thanks for all your detailing to these Gluten Free healthy Christmas cookie recipes. All of them look so presentable and definitely awesome for gifting purpose too.