All your favorite Gluten-Free Christmas Cookie Recipes. All of the holiday classics with everything you need for this Christmas baking season! Most of the recipes also have a dairy-free option.
Originally published in December 2017, updated December 2018, updated December 2020.
Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies
“These are a few of my favorite things…”
I love the classic movie the Sound of Music. In the spirit of the song My Favorite Things, I wanted to share some of my favorite gluten-free Christmas cookie recipes.
Baking is one of my love languages and I especially love holiday baking. That’s why I’m so excited to share this collection of my gluten-free Christmas cookie recipes! With all of these different gluten-free cookie recipes, there will be something for everyone to enjoy.
Tips For Baking The Best Gluten-Free Cookies
- When baking gluten-free cookies use parchment paper to line your cookie sheets.
- I also like to use Reynolds Kitchens Cookie Baking Sheets. It has a smart grid that makes it super easy to line up your cookies on your baking sheet. I buy it at Walmart.
- Always use a cookie scoop. I use a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop. It was a game-changer for me!
Dairy-Free Baking
Some of my favorite dairy-free alternatives that I like to bake with are unsweetened almond or coconut milk. I also like baking with coconut oil or Smart Balance butter.
Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies
I love the smells of holiday baking, especially that of gingerbread. There is nothing quite like the smell of gingerbread cookies baking in the oven.
Gingerbread just smells like the holidays to me. It’s such a warm and cozy scent.
- Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies {Dairy-Free Option}
- Gluten-Free White Chocolate Dipped Gingerbread Cookies
- Gluten-Free White Chocolate Gingerbread Truffles {Lactose-Free Option}
Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies
Making sugar cookies is a holiday must! They are so fun to make because of all the different cut-out shapes and endless decorating possibilities. From topping them with icing to sprinkles, these gluten-free sugar cookies are sure to be a family favorite to make!
- Gluten-Free Cut Out Sugar Cookies {Dairy-Free Option}
- Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies {Dairy-Free Option}
- Gluten-Free Christmas Sugar Blossoms
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cookies
Who does not love chocolate cookies?! Chocolate cookies are a holiday cookie tray must! Check out all of these drool-worthy chocolate cookie recipes.
- Gluten-Free Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies {Dairy-Free Option}
- Gluten-Free No-Bake Cookies {Dairy-Free & Vegan Options}
- Gluten-Free Chocolate Cherry Thumbprint Cookies
- Gluten-Free Chocolate Kiss Cookies
Gluten-Free Classic Cookies
There is nothing better than traditional Christmas cookies! Classic flavors are always a family favorite. It reminds us of family memories of Christmas past and helps us make new ones.
- Gluten-Free Almond Spritz Cookies {Dairy_Free}
- Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Butter Blossoms {Dairy-Free Option}
- Gluten-Free Snowball Cookies {Dairy-Free Option}
- Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Cookies {Dairy-Free & Vegan Option}
- Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies {Dairy-Free & Vegan Option}
- Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll Cookies {Dairy-Free Option}
- Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cookies {Dairy-Free Option}
- Pistachio Pudding Cookies {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Option}
- Coconut Macaroon Nests {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}
Please let me know if you have any favorite Christmas cookie recipes you would like to have added. Happy holiday baking!
Selena says
Thank you for sharing such wonderful gluten free recipes. I made the pumpkin donuts and cornbread (used for cornbread dressing) for Thanksgiving and they were a huge hit. Can’t wait to try the gingerbread cake.
Sharon Laffrey says
Thank you very much for the free recipes! I will be forever greatful to you for sharing your recipes with us. I love your blog along with your recipes and hearing wonderful tips, recipes and ideas other gf bloggers have. It brings a sense of “normalcy” to my life. God Bless you and thank you again.
Audrey says
Thank you so much Sharron your kind and encouraging words! I can’t tell you how much it means to me. You are so welcome I love sharing what I make for my family. I hope by sharing my gluten-free journey I can help others with theirs. May God bless you as well friend. Thank you again, you have really blessed me!
Jereann Zann says
Such a great resource for gluten free cookies! Thanks for including my recipe, Audrey! Sharing all around!
Megan says
After looking at this awesome list I’m feeling like the cookie monster…give me all the cookies!
Amanda says
These all look so good! I wonder, if I eat one of each…do the calories count at Christmas? 🙂
Leslie says
I love the way you have grouped the recipes. There are so many good ideas, I don’t know where to start!
Kristina says
SO MANY great choices here! we are knee deep in our holiday baking already, and I think I see at least a couple here I may add to our list…
Alisa Fleming says
Wow, and to think, a decade ago I was scrounging the internet for gluten-free cookie ideas and found hardly a thing. Now look at this list!!
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate says
Thank you so much for sharing my grain-free snickerdoodles! All these cookies are making me hungry.
nicoleanndawson says
We must be soul sisters because my love language is baking too (& a HUGE fan of the Sound of Music)! Great collection Audrey!
Sandi says
This is an incredible gluten free cookie resource. Perfect for the holidays. Thank you so much for including my cookie recipes, sharing all around!