1Peppermint Meringues
PHOTO: DANE TASHIMA; FOOD STYLING: JASON SCHREIBERA 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 âholiday!â and they taste fantastic as well.
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2Flourless Fudge Cookies
Parker FeierbachWe 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.
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3Cornflake Wreaths
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHY; FOOD STYLING: BARRETT WASHBURNEIt'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!
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4Amaretti Cookies
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: DUNCAN FITZPATRICKIf 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.
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5Easy French Macarons
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONThese 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.
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6Cornflake Cookies
Lucy SchaefferThese 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.
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7Air Fryer GF Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip 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!
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9Air Fryer Coconut Macaroons
PHOTO: JOEL GOLDBERG; FOOD STYLING: HADLEY SUIThese are the perfect bite-size treat for any time of dayâfeel 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.
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10Gluten-Free Almond Thumbprints
Emily Hlavac GreenThe buttery, gluten-free base to these versatile cookies pairs well with just about any filling. Pair them with raspberry, blackberry, or strawberry jamâthe world is your oyster when it comes to these adorable, bite-sized treats.
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11Sequilhos
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER PHOTOGRAPHY; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREDelicate, 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.
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12Coconut Cookies
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: MARY RUPPSoft, 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.
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13Pignoli Cookies
Parker feierbachThis 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.
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14Buckwheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
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15Coconut Macaroons
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17Meringue Wreath Cookies
Lindsay ConcharMake 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.
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18Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
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.
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19Triple-Almond Cookies
June XieThis 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.
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20Keto Pecan Crescent Cookies
Emily Hlavac GreenThis keto spin on pecan sandies will quickly become a family favorite. You can see whyâcrumbly pecan cookies meet a simple glaze, making them completely irresistible for anyone, young and old.
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