I’ve gathered all of my best gluten-free Christmas desserts in one spot! These are the cakes, pies, and festive cookies I reach for every holiday season—made gluten-free, with plenty of dairy-free options, too. Whether I’m baking for myself or for family and friends, these are the treats that always make the table feel a little more magical.

My Favorite Treats for Christmas

I absolutely love holiday baking season! Gluten-free Spritz and gingerbread cookies are my personal favorites, but honestly, it’s impossible to choose with so many delicious options. So I rounded up all of my go-to gluten-free cakes, pies, and Christmas cookie recipes—the ones I come back to year after year—to make your holiday baking just as sweet.

Traditional Ginger and Gingerbread Goodies

Gingerbread is one of my favorite Christmas flavors! I couldn’t imagine the Holidays without these gingerbread treats.

Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies

An easy recipe for gluten-free gingerbread cookies (and my personal favorite). These cookies can be cut out in your favorite holiday shapes. This recipe also has a dairy-free option.

Gluten-Free Gingerbread House

Christmas wouldn’t be the same without a gingerbread house. This gluten-free version is built to hold up for decorating and eating, with warm spiced dough, a sturdy structure, and yes, a dairy-free and vegan icing option, too.

Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cake

This soft and moist gluten-free gingerbread cake is a perfect balance of sweetness and spice and is coated with a sweet buttery glaze that creates a sweet crunchy crust. This super easy recipe also has a dairy-free option.

Gluten-Free Gingersnaps

These gluten-free gingersnaps bake up crisp on the edges with soft, slightly chewy centers and warm holiday spice in every bite. Perfect for cookie swaps, gifting, or stocking the cookie jar all season long, with just 15 minutes of prep and a short bake time.

More Cookies to Enjoy

Baking Christmas cookies are my favorite and a family tradition for me and my children. Gluten-free Spritz and gluten-free gingerbread cookies are my personal favorite, but it’s so hard to choose with all of these sweet treats. These are some of my all-time favorites, and here, you can find more of my favorite gluten-free Christmas cookie recipes!

Gluten-Free Almond Spritz Cookies

Spritz cookies are one of my favorite Christmas cookies! This light and the perfectly crisp cookie is a Christmas cookie classic. It now can be enjoyed both gluten-free and dairy-free.

Gluten-Free Cut Out Sugar Cookies

A tried and true, no-fail recipe for gluten-free cut out sugar cookies. The cookies do not spread when baked and can be cut out into your favorite holiday shapes. The recipe also has a dairy-free option.

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms

This peanut butter blossoms recipe is an homage to my childhood. Growing up these cookies were at all my family holiday parties. I already had my gluten-free peanut butter cookies—all I had to do was add a Hershey’s Kiss to the middle!

Gluten-Free Snowball Cookies

These gluten-free snowball cookies are a Christmas cookie classic. A buttery shortbread cookie filled with nuts and rolled in powdered sugar. They are also known as Mexican Wedding Cookies and Russian Teacakes.

Gluten-Free Thumbprint Cookies

An easy recipe for gluten-free thumbprint cookies. A soft gluten-free sugar cookie with a jam filling. This cookie recipe has a dairy-free option too.

Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles

The classic soft and chewy cinnamon sugar cookie recipe made gluten-free with a dairy-free and vegan option. These gluten-free snickerdoodles are made with simple pantry staples and a good gluten-free flour blend and are just as delicious as the snickerdoodles you remember—maybe even better.

Delicious Gluten-Free Cakes for Christmas

Celebrate the Holidays with these recipes. Not only are these cake recipes all gluten-free, but most of them can be turned into dairy-free cakes too, so they’ll work for everyone. Make sure to check all of my favorite gluten-free cake recipes!

Gluten-Free Red Velvet Cake

I can’t resist red velvet cake! This classic southern cake is moist, flavored with a hint of cocoa, and topped with cream cheese frosting. This gluten-free red velvet cake recipe also has a dairy-free option.

Gluten-Free Fruit Cake

This recipe for gluten-free fruit cake is packed with candied fruit, chopped nuts, and warm spices. It’s just as moist and dense as a traditional fruit cake, but thanks to one simple ingredient swap, is also entirely gluten-free!

Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll Cake

My family loves this cake! This gluten-free cinnamon roll cake has both the texture and the taste of a gooey cinnamon roll. Cinnamon rolls are not just for breakfast anymore. The easy recipe also has a dairy-free option.

Gluten-Free Pies

When the holidays roll in, I always make room on the table for a few standout gluten-free pies. From silky custards to fruit-filled classics, these pies deliver all the cozy, nostalgic flavors of the season—without the gluten.

Gluten-Free Pumpkin Pie

Making a homemade gluten-free pumpkin pie does not get any easier than this! A simple crust made with gluten-free Chex cereal with a sweet and perfectly spiced pumpkin filling.

You can also use my traditional no-fail, flakey gluten-free pie crust for this recipe. This simple recipe also has a dairy-free option.

Gluten-Free Coconut Cream Pie

An easy recipe for coconut cream pie! A simple coconut macaroon crust with a vanilla and coconut custard filling topped with fresh whipped cream. This cream pie recipe also has a dairy-free option.

Gluten-Free Pecan Pie

Southern gluten-free pecan pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for Christmas. Pecan pie is the perfect combination of salty and sweet. The recipe also includes the gluten-free pie crust recipe and has a dairy-free option.

Gluten-Free Dutch Apple Pie

Classic pie with a crumb topping. A buttery crust, perfectly spiced apples, and a sweet crumb topping. This Dutch apple pie recipe also includes a dairy-free option.

Classic Desserts

When I’m craving a little holiday nostalgia, I always turn to the classic desserts—those timeless recipes everyone expects (and secretly hopes) to see on the table each year. These gluten-free versions bring all the rich flavors, cozy textures, and festive flair of the originals, just made a bit more accessible.

Gluten-Free Southern Bread Pudding

Bread pudding was always served at my family gatherings growing up. Creating this gluten-free southern bread pudding was an ode to the past.

Gluten-Free Tiramisu

This tiramisu recipe is a simple layered dessert with rich flavors and creamy layers. You can make it with or without alcohol!

Dairy-Free Chocolate Pudding

Rich, creamy, and irresistibly smooth, this dairy-free chocolate pudding is the perfect sweet treat for Christmas table. Try the Dairy-Free Chocolate Mousse, too!

Gluten-Free Mini Cheesecakes

Making cheesecake does not get any easier than this! Mini gluten-free cheesecakes made in a muffin pan. Everyone always loves mini desserts.

Gluten-Free Brownies

The best homemade gluten-free brownie recipe. I promise you won’t go back to box mixes after you try my recipe. You can easily make these festive with mix-ins, sprinkles, frosting, or cut out into holiday shapes. This recipe also has a dairy-free option.

Gluten-Free Apple Crisp

This apple crisp is one of the easiest gluten-free desserts to make! The sweet flavor of baked apples with a brown sugar oat crumble topping. The recipe also has a dairy-free option.

No matter which gluten-free dessert recipe you choose to make this Christmas, I promise these recipes are easy to make and everyone will enjoy them.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas!