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    Home » Recipes » Cookies and Bars

    Our Favorite Gluten Free Christmas Cookies

    Published: Dec 6, 2019 · Modified: Nov 23, 2020 by Sandi Gaertner · 7 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    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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    • How do you freeze Christmas cookies?
    • What is the best gluten free flour to make cookies?
    • Do you have to refrigerate cookie dough?
    • What sprinkles are gluten free?
    • What are the most popular cookies for Christmas?
    • What tools do you need to make Christmas cookies?
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    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!

    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 of these gluten free cookie recipes you make, and how you incorporate them into your family holiday traditions. You also will want to check out this fun gluten free Christmas cookie web story.

    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 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 them from the freezer. I place the cookies on a paper towel-covered plate and allow the cookies to thaw at room temperature.

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    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 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.

    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.

    Note: 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.

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    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. 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!

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    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 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:

    • Cookie Scoop
    • Cookie Sheet
    • Rolling Pin
    • Whisk
    • Standing Mixer

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    Gluten Free Swiss Brunsli Cookies

    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!

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    Crinkled Gluten Free Eggnog Cookies

    If you love eggnog, these melt in your mouth Gluten Free Eggnog Crinkle Cookies make a fun holiday treat!

    Our Favorite Gluten Free Pfeffernusse Cookies

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    Gluten Free Vanilla Crescent Cookies (aka Vanillekipferl)

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    Holiday Gluten Free Gingerbread Biscotti

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    Gluten Free Roasted Chestnut Cookies

    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?

    Gluten Free Czech Black and White Cookies

    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!

    Crispy Buttery Gluten-Free Butter Cookies

    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.

    Holiday Gluten Free Gingerbread Linzer Cookies

    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!

    Gluten Free Nutella Linzer Tart Cookies

    If you love Nutella, these Gluten Free Nutella Linzer Cookies are a great choice. Nobody will know these linzer tortes are gluten free!

    Quick and Easy Gluten Free Sugar Cookies

    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 Snickerdoodles Cookies

    These gluten free snickerdoodle cookies are sweet with just the right amount of cinnamon!

    Melt in Your Mouth Gluten Free Russian Tea Cookies

    If you love soft cookies, these Gluten Free Russian Tea Cookies make a fun treat. They look like snowballs and taste so sweet.

    Photo Credit: miglutenfreegal.com

    Gluten Free Cinnamon Stars- Zimtsterne

    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!

    Gluten Free Cardamom Cookies

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    Comments

    1. Chris Collins

      December 10, 2019 at 2:42 am

      I'm an absolute sucker for Christmas cookies so this post is right up my street! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        December 10, 2019 at 5:57 pm

        You are so welcome Chris 🙂

        Reply
    2. Adrianne

      December 10, 2019 at 1:37 am

      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

      Reply
      • Sandi Gaertner

        December 10, 2019 at 5:57 pm

        Enjoy 🙂

        Reply
    3. Angela

      December 10, 2019 at 12:33 am

      What a fantastic round-up. These cookies all look so lovely.

      Reply
    4. Beth

      December 09, 2019 at 9:12 pm

      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!

      Reply
    5. Veena Azmanov

      December 09, 2019 at 9:05 pm

      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.

      Reply

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