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    Home » Christmas

    Gluten Free Christmas Desserts

    Published: Dec 15, 2021 · Modified: Dec 22, 2021 by Taleen Benson · This post may contain affiliate links · Any nutrition info provided is estimated and will vary based on the brands used or with any substitutions · 2 Comments

    Today I am rounding up all of my BEST gluten free Christmas desserts! I love this time of year so, naturally, I have developed quite a few festive yet easy recipes.

    Collage of four gluten free Christmas desserts.

    It's the most wonderful time of the year! And what's Christmas without lots of sweet treats?! I know the holidays can be tough when you are dealing with allergies... I wrote a whole book on it! So I'm making it easy by collecting my very best holiday recipes right here.

    Whether you're looking for a delicious gift idea, participating in a cookie swap, hosting family and friends, or simply looking to make new family traditions in the kitchen, there's something for everyone right here.

    You'll see lots of the usual suspects... peppermint, gingerbread, candy canes. But I've also included a few fresh ideas, too.

    So crank up those holiday tunes, grab your mixer, and head right into the kitchen!

    Gluten Free Christmas Cookies...

    Linzer cookies on a white plate.

    1. Gluten Free Linzer Cookies

    These Linzer cookies just scream Christmas to me! They're such a classic, and I love the sweet cookies paired with the slightly tart raspberry jam filling.

    Linzer Cookies - Gluten Free, Eggless
    With a dusting of powdered sugar, these cookies are perfect for a special occasion!
    Check out this recipe

    2. Peppermint Mocha Cookies

    I love a good peppermint and chocolate pairing. These cookies are thick and soft, like all good cookies are, with crushed up candy canes on top adding some nice texture (and an extra festive touch).

    Peppermint Mocha Cookies - Gluten Free, Eggless
    These super soft chocolate cookies feature delicious peppermint and espresso flavor profiles, plus crushed candy canes on top!
    Check out this recipe

    3. Red Velvet Cookies

    These cookies are perfect for any red velvet lover in your life! They're so rich and full of that unique red velvet flavor that I find irresistible. The white chocolate chips add an extra little something, too.

    Red Velvet Cookies - Gluten Free, Eggless
    Extra soft and rich red velvet cookies packed with white chocolate chips!
    Check out this recipe

    4. Buttery Spritz Cookies

    I'll take any excuse to use my cookie press! These spritz cookies may seem simple and unassuming, but sometimes that's just best when it comes to classic Christmas cookies.

    Buttery Spritz Cookies - Gluten Free, Eggless
    Easy and delicious butter cookies to make with your cookie press!
    Check out this recipe

    5. Homemade Thin Mint Cookies

    Again: peppermint + chocolate. A winning combination! These Thin Mint cookies are gluten free AND vegan, which is an added bonus.

    Homemade Thin Mint Cookies - Gluten Free, Vegan
    Copycat thin mint cookies that taste just like the original!
    Check out this recipe

    6. White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

    These cookies taste just like white chocolate macadamia nut cookies, except since I bake entirely without nuts, I opted for dried cranberries instead. They're more festive, too!

    White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies - Gluten Free, Eggless
    Extra soft, with tons of white chocolate and dried cranberries in every bite!
    Check out this recipe

    7. Chocolate Snowball Cookies

    These little snowball cookies feature a surprise Hershey's Kiss in the centers! The powdered sugar on top looks like a fresh dusting of snow.

    Chocolate Snowball Cookies - Gluten Free, Nut Free
    These festive little cookies are topped with powdered sugar and feature a surprise chocolate center!
    Check out this recipe

    8. Chocolate Sugar Cookies

    I couldn't make a list of my favorite Christmas cookies without including a classic cut-out sugar cookie recipe. These chocolate cookies are perfect for decorating with little ones, but they're Just As Tasty without icing, too.

    Chocolate Sugar Cookies - Gluten Free, Eggless
    These chocolate cut-out cookies are perfectly rich, soft, and delicious!
    Check out this recipe

    9. Lofthouse Frosted Sugar Cookies

    While I initially made these super soft cookies for Halloween, they would work great for any holiday! Tint the buttercream frosting red or green and use some Christmas sprinkles.

    Lofthouse Frosted Sugar Cookies - Gluten Free, Eggless
    This copycat recipe yields extra soft, cakey cookies topped with a classic buttercream frosting!
    Check out this recipe

    10. Checkerboard Icebox Cookies

    These checkerboard cookies are SO buttery and I just love that you get both chocolate and vanilla flavors in each and every bite. They're much easier to make than you might think.

    Checkerboard Icebox Cookies - Gluten Free, Eggless
    These classic cookies are so buttery and soft!
    Check out this recipe

    More Gluten Free Christmas Treats...

    Chocolate covered cookie dough truffles in a white bowl.

    11. Cookie Dough Truffles

    These little no-bake treats are such a dream. We're taking edible cookie dough and wrapping it up in melted white chocolate. So rich, yet completely irresistible.

    Cookie Dough Truffles - Gluten Free, Eggless
    White chocolate covered edible cookie dough that's completely irresistible!
    Check out this recipe

    12. Peppermint Brownies

    When you take my extra fudgy brownie recipe, and add crushed up candy canes on top, you get a perfect holiday treat. I promise these will go quick at a Christmas party!

    Gluten Free Peppermint Brownies - Vegan
    Extra fudgy brownies topped with crushed candy canes for an added crunch!
    Check out this recipe

    13. Gingerbread Bars

    These gingerbread bars are one of my all-time favorite holiday bakes. They're so soft, and topped with a classic cream cheese frosting. It's a match made in heaven!

    Frosted Gingerbread Bars
    Chewy gingerbread bars that are perfectly spiced and balanced out with rich cream cheese frosting!
    Check out this recipe

    14. Snickerdoodle Cheesecake

    If you're a fan of cheesecake, then this one is a must-try. We're topping this eggless baked cheesecake with a delicious cinnamon sugar topping, just like the beloved cookies.

    Snickerdoodle Cheesecake - Gluten Free, Eggless
    A creamy and delicious holiday cheesecake topped with cinnamon sugar!
    Check out this recipe

    15. Homemade Fudge

    Regular readers know how much I love fudge, and this classic fudge recipe has quickly become a big part of my annual Christmas traditions. It only calls for a handful of ingredients and comes together so quickly.

    Homemade Fudge - Gluten Free, Eggless
    Quick and easy homemade fudge that's super creamy and rich!
    Check out this recipe

    16. Buttercream Candy

    If you ask me, these no-bake buttercream truffles are perfect for just about any occasion. They would be great to gift to your friends or neighbors, or to serve up at your next holiday get together.

    Buttercream Candy - Gluten Free, Eggless
    Deliciously rich chocolate covered buttercreams!
    Check out this recipe

    17. Red Velvet Pound Cake

    I always feel like red velvet is the perfect festive cake, for obvious reasons. This particular single-layer cake is so simple and would work as well in a round pan as it did in the heart-shaped pan I used for Valentine's Day.

    Red Velvet Pound Cake - Gluten Free, Eggless
    Deliciously moist red velvet cake topped with a classic cream cheese frosting!
    Check out this recipe

    18. Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes

    I really think you are going to LOVE these festive little cupcakes. We're adding peppermint to both the chocolate cake and the buttercream frosting... but not so much so that it's overpowering. This is a fun one to make with kids!

    Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
    Deliciously fluffy chocolate peppermint cupcakes topped with buttercream frosting!
    Check out this recipe

    19. Gingerbread Loaf

    And to round out this list of my favorite gluten free Christmas desserts, of course I had to include some classic gingerbread. This quick bread is so simple and full of warm flavor.

    Gingerbread Loaf - Gluten Free, Eggless
    A moist and ultra rich treat perfect for the holidays!
    Check out this recipe

    Did you try any of my gluten free Christmas treats? Leave me a comment below or tag me on Instagram @justastastyblog and #justastastyblog! And don't forget to subscribe to get new recipes delivered right to your inbox.

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    1. Nancy says

      December 03, 2022 at 5:28 am

      Last year I made your hot chocolate cupcakes and they were super popular! I'd love to see that recipe back on your website!

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      • Taleen Benson says

        December 03, 2022 at 11:08 am

        Thank you for letting me know! I've been in the process of slowly revamping old posts and that one is still in my queue. I will go ahead and email you the recipe in the meantime.

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