Here are 30 more gluten-free Christmas cookies you’ll want to make right now! Well, actually, almost 40 new recipes for Part 2 of my delightful Christmas cookie series!
The question is do you want to make these irresistible treats for yourself or the people you love? Perhaps as a solitary holiday offering or part of a Christmas basket?
Either way (or both–I like doing both!), I think you will love the variety of gluten-free cookies in this collection. Biscotti, shortbread, cookies made with coffee, cut-out cookies, gingersnaps, and more. Each recipe is labeled with its allergy-free, special diet designation—gluten free, dairy free, egg free, keto, etc.—to let you know right away if the recipe will work for your needs.
It’s both National Bake Day (seems appropriate, right?) as I write this on December 23 and Christmas Eve Eve. So it may seem late in the game to share Christmas cookie recipes. However, you may still be looking for that one special cookie recipe!
And honestly, my favorite time to make holiday cookies for my family is the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. Everything has calmed down a bit by then so everyone’s more relaxed. And unless you were really inundated with sweet Christmas food gifts, you still have room for a cookie or two!
Because this is a collection of recipes from multiple sources, please click on the recipe title you’re interested in to go to the actual recipe.
~ Almond Biscotti from My Gluten-Free Cucina ~ gluten free, vegetarian
~ Almond Shortbread Cookies from Gluten-Free Alchemist ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian, with dairy-free, vegan options
~ Cappuccino Cookies from Everyday Gluten-Free Gourmet ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian
~ Caramel Squares from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free option
~ Chocolate Amaretti Cookies from Gluten-Free Alchemist ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian
~ Christmas Pinwheel Cookies from Faithfully Gluten Free ~ gluten free, vegetarian
~ Coconut Date and Cherry Christmas Squares from April J. Harris ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian
~ Cranberry Bliss Bars (Copycat “Starbucks” Bars) from Chocolate-Covered Katie ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan
~ Crispy Buttery Butter Cookies from Fearless Dining ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free option
~ Cut-Out Sugar Snowman Cookies from In Johnna’s Kitchen ~ gluten free, vegetarian (use your favorite gluten-free cut-out cookie recipe or gluten-free cookie mix (e.g., this one) and follow Johnna’s directions to make these adorable cookies!)
~ Double Chocolate Espresso Cookies from Fearless Dining ~ gluten free, vegetarian
~ Easy Gluten-Free Rugelach from Fearless Dining ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian (note: one reader commented that she used dairy-free alternatives and they worked beautifully!)
~ Flourless Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, vegetarian
~ Frosted Sugar Cookies from Successfully Gluten Free ~ gluten free, vegetarian
~ Gingerbread Cookies from Successfully Gluten Free ~ gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian
~ Gingerbread Cut-Out Cookies from Gluten-Free Alchemist ~ gluten free, vegetarian
~ Ginger Snap Cookies from Gluten-Free Goddess ~ gluten free, egg free, with dairy-free, vegan options
~ Grammy’s Chocolate Cookies from Alexis’s Gluten-Free Adventures ~ gluten free, vegetarian
~ Italian Knot Cookies from Alexis’s Gluten-Free Adventures ~ gluten free, vegetarian
~ Keto Chocolate Peppermint Biscotti from All Day I Dream About Food ~ gluten free, grain free, sugar free, low carb, keto
~ Keto Cranberry Pecan Magic Bars from All Day I Dream About Food ~ gluten free, grain free, egg free, keto
~ Keto Hot Chocolate Cookies from All Day I Dream About Food ~ gluten free, grain free, sugar free, low carb, keto
~ Keto Ricotta Cookies from All Day I Dream About Food ~ gluten free, grain-free, vegetarian, keto
~ Keto Snowball Cookies from All Day I Dream About Food ~ gluten free, grain free, sugar free, vegetarian, low carb, keto
~ Keto Sugar Cookies with Icing from Cassidy’s Craveable Creations ~ gluten free, grain free, sugar free, low carb, keto
~ Lebkuchen Cookies from Gluten-Free Alchemist ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian, with dairy-free, vegan option
~ Little Debbie Style Brownies from Lynn’s Kitchen Adventures ~ gluten free, vegetarian
~ Magic Oat Bars from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free options (Note: Personally, I’m opting out of using oats currently because of testing results that showed gluten in a large percentage of oat products labeled gluten free. I am currently using quinoa flakes and other oat substitutes in my recipes that call for oats. I encourage you to read the data and protect your health.)
~ Maple Cookies from Fresh Is Real ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, refined sugar free, vegetarian, vegan
~ Pfeffernusse Cookies from Fearless Dining ~ gluten free, vegetarian, with dairy-free, nut-free options
~ Pizzelles (Vanilla, Chocolate, or Citrus) from Fearless Dining ~ gluten free, vegetarian
~ Snickerdoodles (Paleo) from Linda Etherton via Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, refined sugar free, paleo, primal
~ Soft Sugar Cookies (Lofthouse Copycat) from Flippin’ Delicious ~ gluten free, vegetarian
~ Special Vegan Shortbread from Fresh Is Real ~ gluten free, grain free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan, paleo, primal
~ Swedish Pecan Ball Cookies from Gluten Free Easily ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian, with dairy-free, vegan option
~ Swiss Brunsli Cookies from Fearless Dining ~ gluten free, vegetarian
~ Vanilla Almond Crescent Cookies from Spabettie ~ gluten free, dairy free, egg free, vegetarian, vegan
~ White Chocolate Peanut Butter Crisps from Gluten-Free Spinner ~ gluten free, egg free, vegetarian
Need more options or simply want to look at more beautiful and delicious cookies? Well, now that you’ve checked out 30 more gluten-free Christmas cookies that you’ll want to make right now, you must check out the first part of this series, 30 Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies You’ll Want To Make Right Now!,
and Part 3, Yes, 30 More Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies You’ll Want To Make Right Now!
Originally published December 23, 2022; updated December 16, 2023.
April J Harris says
Shirley, this is such a wonderful round-up! I’m pinning it for holiday reference. Thank you so much for including my Cherry Date and Coconut Squares!
Sherry Shelton says
Love these
Shirley Braden says
Thank you, Sherry! Happy holiday cookie baking!
Shirley