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30+ Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies You'll Want To Eat By The Dozen

Give up gluten, do not give up cookies.

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Lucy schaeffer

Imagine this familiar scenario: It's peak holiday baking season, and the Christmas cookie exchanges are popping, but you love making sure all your gluten-free pals get to partake in all the sweetness. Because what is Christmas without cookies anyway? Just another day, TBH. So nix the gluten and bake up a batch of these 30+ incredibly delicious gluten-free Christmas cookies that everyone will enjoy!

Gone are the days of dry, crumbly gluten-free cookies, and thank goodness for that. And no, you don't need any fancy ingredients to pull off a perfectly tender cookie. Turns out, many of our favorite cookies were naturally gluten-free all along, by either going flourless (like we did with our flourless fudge cookies and peppermint meringues), or using almond flour. If you've yet to experiment with almond flour, now is absolutely the time! It's the key to so many of our favorite gluten-free desserts and lends a subtle nutty flavor and richness to our gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, triple-almond cookies, and gluten-free thumbprint cookies. Santa will absolutely not be mad about eating a batch of our amaretti cookies. 😋

Bonus: So many of these gluten-free cookies are also low-carb too. So if you're keto, paleo, or just trying to limit your grain and sugar intake, you'll be delighted to know you can still enjoy a keto gingerbread cookie (or two).

Looking for more gluten-free tips and tricks? Try these gluten-free Thanksgiving recipes, gluten-free appetizer recipes, and gluten-free holiday recipes next!

1

Peppermint Meringues

red and white swirled peppermint meringues dipped in chocolate and crushed peppermint
PHOTO: DANE TASHIMA; FOOD STYLING: JASON SCHREIBER

A cookie box filled with a wide assortment of shapes, sizes, and colors is such a treat to gift during the holidays. These peppermint meringues are the perfect addition to add a pop of color and fun. They practically scream “holiday!” and they taste fantastic as well.

Get the Peppermint Meringues recipe.

2

Flourless Fudge Cookies

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Parker Feierbach

We skipped the flour and butter but still created the fudgiest cookie with the crispiest edges. Whether you're gluten-free or not, you'll find it hard to stop eating these cookies.

Get the Flourless Fudge Cookies recipe.

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3

Cornflake Wreaths

green cornflake marshmallow treat wreaths with red candy holly berries
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHY; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNE

It's time to deck your doors with wreaths, and we're not talking the kind you hang on the door. No, it's time to make a batch of cornflake wreaths. Perfect for lovers of Rice Krispies treats, these Christmas cookies are as simple as they are delicious. Make sure to grab a box of corn flakes that is certified gluten-free!

Get the Cornflake Wreaths recipe.

4

Amaretti Cookies

amaretti cookies dusted with powdered sugar
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: DUNCAN FITZPATRICK

If you like the flavor of French macarons, you'll love this take on Italian amaretti cookies. Soft, pillowy, moist, sweet, and lightly scented with amaretto liqueur as well as citrus zests, these cookies get made multiple times a season, year after year.

Get the Amaretti Cookies recipe.

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5

Easy French Macarons

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PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON

These delicate French cookies are somehow simultaneously crispy, chewy, soft, and light as air, thanks to egg whites. This makes them the perfect blank canvas for creative flavors and colors. Make sure all your ingredients are room temperature to achieve the greatest success.

Get the Easy French Macarons recipe.

6

Cornflake Cookies

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Lucy Schaeffer

These no-bake cookies always remind us of being a kid around the holidays, when we'd make massive batches to give as gifts. The sweet and salty combo is beloved by kids and adults alike! Make sure to seek out gluten-free cornflakes for these, as some brands contain barley malt.

Get the Cornflake Cookies recipe.

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7

Air Fryer GF Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

air fryer gf peanut butter chocolate chip cookies
Erik bernstein

You won't believe these little cookies only have six ingredients, not including a pinch of salt (most of which you probably already have on hand!). We made 'em mini so you can eat more of them! 😊

Get the Air Fryer GF Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe.

8

Keto Gingerbread Cookies

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Out of all of our amazing keto desserts (we have a lot), these easy low-carb gingerbread cookies might be the most adorable. Cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg are what make gingerbread taste so nostalgic and Christmas-y, not gluten!

Get the Keto Gingerbread Cookies recipe.

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9

Air Fryer Coconut Macaroons

air fryer coconut macaroons
PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: HADLEY SUI

These are the perfect bite-size treat for any time of day—feel free to skip the chocolate if you want to keep them less sweet. For a pink, raspberry version, smash 1/4 cup fresh raspberries into the foamy egg white mixture with a fork and then toss in the coconut.

Get the Air Fryer Coconut Macaroons recipe.

10

Gluten-Free Almond Thumbprints

gluten free almond thumbprints
Emily Hlavac Green

The buttery, gluten-free base to these versatile cookies pairs well with just about any filling. Pair them with raspberry, blackberry, or strawberry jam—the world is your oyster when it comes to these adorable, bite-sized treats.

Get the Gluten-Free Almond Thumbprints recipe.

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11

Sequilhos

brazilian sequilhos cornstarch cookies
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHY; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE

Delicate, buttery, and oh-so-easy-to-make, sequilhos are a household staple across Brazil. Made with a handful of ingredients like butter, cornstarch, and condensed milk, these meltaway cookies come together in just one bowl.

Get the Sequilhos recipe.

12

Coconut Cookies

gluten free almond flour coconut cookies
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: MARY RUPP

Soft, chewy, slightly golden crispy edges with toasted coconut strewn throughout, these coconut cookies are not too shy to highlight their star ingredient. Topped with even more coconut right before baking, these chewy cookies with a crispy edge are a coconut lover's dream.

Get the Coconut Cookies recipe.

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13

Pignoli Cookies

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Parker feierbach

This classic Italian cookie is perfect for the almond lovers in your life. You'll find this cookie in practically any Italian bakery, and it's commonly found throughout Southern Italy and Sicily. The treat is studded with "pignoli," Italian for pine nuts, and gets even more nutty flavor from a hefty amount of almond paste.

Get the Pignoli Cookies recipe.

14

Buckwheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Bryce Johnson

Buckwheat flour is a nutritional powerhouse, glutinous rice flour acts as a milky, starchy binder, and almond flour helps to create a rich, nutty, plushy chew in these chocolate chip cookies.

Get the Buckwheat Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe.

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15

Coconut Macaroons

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Parker Feierbach

These macaroons (not to be confused with French macarons) are perfect whether you're gluten-free or not. Dipping them in chocolate is optional, but really, why wouldn't you?

Get the Best-Ever Coconut Macaroons recipe.

16

Keto Walnut Snowballs

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These snowball cookies are big on walnut flavor, just how we like them. A perfect recipe to make with kids, we’re adding this one to our permanent holiday rotation.

Get the Keto Walnut Snowballs recipe.

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17

Meringue Wreath Cookies

meringue wreath cookies recipe
Lindsay Conchar

Make meringues into festive, mini wreaths with a little green food coloring. We used pull and peel Twizzlers, which aren't gluten-free, so feel free to swap for another candy or real ribbon. The sprinkles are optional, but they do add a little extra holiday flair.

Get the Meringue Wreath Cookies recipe.

18

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

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The words "gluten-free" tend to conjure up the feeling of a sandstorm whipping around in one's mouth. It's unpleasant, to say the least. So why would you want to eat a gluten-free chocolate chip cookie? Because, depending on who you ask, these gluten-free chocolate chip cookies are even better than the OG.

Get the Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe.

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19

Triple-Almond Cookies

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June Xie

This almond cookie is a carefree, one-bowl affair that yields cute little bites with a whole lot of texture. Almonds make an appearance in three forms in this recipe: almond butter, almond flour, and sliced almonds.

Get the Triple-Almond Cookies recipe.

20

Keto Pecan Crescent Cookies

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Emily Hlavac Green

This keto spin on pecan sandies will quickly become a family favorite. You can see why—crumbly pecan cookies meet a simple glaze, making them completely irresistible for anyone, young and old.

Get the Keto Pecan Crescents recipe.

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