The holidays are the perfect time to indulge in the flavor of gingerbread. These decadent Gluten-Free Gingerbread Recipes are the best. From chewy cookies to decadent cake and cupcakes, there is a gingerbread treat for every occasion and craving. These gluten-free recipes are full of rich molasses and aromatic spices that make gingerbread popular.
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Tis the season for all things gingerbread. If you are gluten free, you are in for a special treat. My gluten-free gingerbread recipes are so good that nobody will know they’re gluten-free! My recipes are known for tasting like the real thing, and I test two gluten free flour blends in each recipe, so you have options!
If you love baking at Christmas, I have tons of great gluten-free Christmas recipes to try.
Gluten Free Baking Tips
1. To avoid a gritty texture in your cake, cookies, and cupcakes, let your cake batter sit in the pan for 15-20 minutes to soften the rice flour in the flour blend.
2. It can be tempting to open the oven door to check on your baked goods; do not open the oven door. This can cause your cakes and cupcakes to fall in the middle! Opening the oven door lowers the oven’s temperature.
3. I have TONS of helpful gluten free baking resources to help you bake like a pro. Check out my Gluten-Free Resources to find them all.
What gluten-free flour is the best for gingerbread recipes?
Choosing the right gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free baking is crucial. Here are some helpful tips for choosing which gluten free flour blend to use.
- Each blend has a different grain-to-starch ratio, which can affect the moisture levels in the baked product. My rule of thumb is if your batter/dough is dry, add more liquid, and if your batter/dough is too wet, add more flour. See below in my Related Reading section for which blends I love for each type of recipe.
- You must add one if your gluten-free flour blend doesn’t contain a binder. The easiest one to use is xanthan gum. In most recipes, you would add 3/4 teaspoon. You can read more about binders and their importance in the Related Reading section below.
- Many 1:1 blends don’t work in yeast recipes. Check the manufacturer’s website to determine if your blend is compatible with yeast recipes. Many companies put this information on the website, but not the bag of flour.
How do you store gluten-free gingerbread cookies, cake, and cupcakes?
- I recommend storing gluten-free baked goods in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Gluten free doesn’t have all of the preservatives that wheat products have, and gluten free baked goods tend to spoil quicker.
- If you will not eat all of what you baked within 2-3 days, I recommend freezing them. I always test my recipes in the freezer to ensure they freeze very well. I store things in either a freezer-safe container or a zipper bag.
The Best Gluten-Free Gingerbread Desserts:
Gluten-Free Related Reading
Gluten-free baking is like a science experiment. There are so many things you need to understand the different components of baking without gluten. My Gluten-Free Resources Section is here to help teach you the tools you need to know to become a confident gluten free baker.
My Best Gluten-Free Baking Tips For Better Baking!
Why Binders Are Important In Gluten-Free Baking
The Best Gluten Free Flour Blends – And how to use them!
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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!
