Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with this collection of our favorite gluten-free Christmas cookie recipes! Perfect for a Christmas cookie exchange and festive cookie boxes; even Santa would love if you left one out for him!
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Why You Can Trust These Recipes
Holiday baking is one of my favorite traditions! When I transitioned to a gluten-free diet due to celiac disease, I discovered that most of my cherished recipes needed adjustments.
Simply swapping out regular flour for a gluten-free blend didn’t always cut it; cookies made that way are often dry, crumbly, or gritty.
Being a baker at heart, I didn't want just any gluten-free cookie, I wanted gluten-free holiday cookies with the same taste and texture I remembered, ones that everyone would enjoy, gluten-free or not.
That’s why I painstakingly tested and perfected these recipes until I was completely satisfied with the results. This collection features many of my own cookie recipes, along with a few from fellow bloggers who take the same pride in their recipes.
If you're new to gluten-free baking, check out some of my top gluten-free baking tips down below the recipes!
Shaped Cookies
Shaped cookies bring a fun and festive touch to any occasion. Whether you're cutting out stars, trees, or snowflakes, these gluten-free shaped cookie recipes are perfect for showcasing your creativity and adding a bit of whimsy to your cookie tray.
Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies
Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies
Gluten-Free Christmas Pinwheel Cookies
Gluten-Free Spritz Cookies
Almond Flour Ginger Cookies
Drop Cookies
Drop cookies are the ultimate in simplicity and comfort. With no rolling or cutting required, these gluten-free drop cookie recipes come together quickly, offering delicious, homey treats that are perfect for your Christmas celebrations.
Gluten-free Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Gluten-free Snickerdoodle Cookies
Gluten-Free Crumbl Sugar Cookies
Gluten-Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Gluten-Free Mexican Wedding Cookies (Snowball Cookies)
Gluten-free Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Gluten-Free Toll-House Chocolate Chip Cookies
Gluten-Free Pistachio Cranberry Cookies
Filled Cookies
Filled cookies add an extra layer of flavor to your holiday baking. These gluten-free filled cookie recipes are bursting with sweet fillings, from fruity jams to rich pecan pie filling, making them a delightful addition to any Christmas cookie spread.
Gluten-free Buttercream Thumbprint Cookies
Gluten-Free Stained Glass Christmas Cookies
Gluten-Free Pecan Tassies
Gluten-free Thumbprint Cookies
Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms
Flourless Peanut Butter Blossoms
Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Meringue Kiss Christmas Cookies
Gluten-Free Cookie Baking Tips
- Follow the recipe and use the recommended flour blend, as substituting can affect the final outcome of the cookies.
- Opt for a gluten-free flour blend that includes xanthan gum or guar gum to mimic the binding properties of wheat flour.
- Avoid using single grain flours or nut flours unless the recipe specifically calls for it. Almond flour, coconut flour, and rice flour, when used alone, are not suitable replacements for wheat flour.
- Choose a high-quality, super-fine blend, such as King Arthur Measure for Measure, Cup4Cup, or Bob's Red Mill 1:1 to avoid a gritty texture. I generally don’t recommend Pillsbury gluten-free flour due to its grittiness.
- Gluten-free cookies are often more delicate when warm. Allow them to cool on the baking sheet for a few extra minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Since gluten-free cookie dough can be softer than regular dough, chill your dough before baking to help the cookies maintain their shape.
- Gluten-free cookies might need a little extra time in the oven.
Are Your Ingredients Gluten-Free?
If you're new to gluten-free baking, there is a lot to learn. Here are some informative articles about common baking ingredients.
Gluten-Free Cookie Baking FAQs
Store cookies at room temperature in an airtight container for no more than 3 days, otherwise they may taste stale. If you need longer storage, wrap tightly with plastic wrap and freeze the cookies. Thaw cookies the day you need them and they will taste as fresh as the day they were baked.
You will need a gluten-free flour blend suitable for baking. These blends often state cup for cup or 1:1 replacement for wheat flour on the bag. My preferred blends for cookies are King Arthur measure for measure, Bob's Red Mill 1:1 baking flour, and Cup4Cup multipurpose flour.
You will also need to get fresh bags of sugar and other baking supplies that may have come into contact with wheat flour.
Be sure to use clean utensils and pans if they have been used to bake anything with wheat flour.
Homemade buttercream frosting is naturally gluten-free. Many store bought canned frostings are labeled gluten-free, so look for that claim on the label. Betty Crocker sprinkles are often labeled gluten-free. You can read my post on gluten-free sprinkles for more suggestions.
More Gluten-Free Dessert Recipes Perfect for Christmas
Looking to bake some desserts beyond the holiday cookie platters? I've got some more recipes for you! Check out my beloved cheesecake recipe, tasty candies, and my homemade apple pie! You could also make some festive gluten-free cake pops, with white chocolate and holiday sprinkles.
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