When the tree lights go up and the kitchen starts smelling like cinnamon and butter… that’s when I know Christmas baking season has officially begun!
Our Favorite Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies for 2025
Now, if you’re going gluten-free (or baking for someone who is), that doesn’t mean missing out on the fun! In fact, some of the best cookies I’ve ever made happen to be gluten-free, soft, chewy, and packed with all those nostalgic flavors we wait for ALL YEAR.
These gluten-free Christmas cookie recipes are perfect for gifting, cookie boxes, or sneaking straight off the cooling rack (we’ve all been there). From classic sugar cookies and snickerdoodles to peppermint chocolate and thumbprints, there’s something here for every craving.
Grab your mixing bowl, cue up your holiday playlist, and let’s make this year’s cookie season a little sweeter (no gluten required!)
1) Almond Flour Sugar Cookies by The Big Man’s World
These 3-ingredient almond flour sugar cookies are a total holiday lifesaver! Crisp and buttery on the edges, soft and tender in the center, they taste just like classic cut-outs, only gluten-free and made with pantry staples.
I LOVE how quick they are (just 12 minutes in the oven!) and how well they hold their shape for all those festive stars, trees, and snowflakes. Add a swipe of frosting or a sprinkle of sugar if you’re feeling fancy, or keep them simple for that melt-in-your-mouth buttery bite.
2) Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies by Gluten-Free Palate
Nothing says Christmas quite like a tray of gingerbread cookies fresh from the oven, and these gluten-free ones totally deliver!! They’ve got that perfect mix of warm spice and molasses sweetness, with edges that stay firm and centers that stay SOFT (just how they should be).
The dough rolls out beautifully for all your gingerbread men, trees, and stars, and decorating them becomes a full-on family event (cue the frosting, sprinkles, and giggles). Make a batch, pour some cocoa, and let the cookie memories begin!
3) Gluten-Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies by Minimalist Baker
These gluten-free chocolate crinkle cookies are basically fudgy little snowballs of joy. Soft and chewy inside with that classic crackly powdered-sugar crust, they’re rich, chocolatey, and just the right amount of indulgent for the holidays. I love that they come together in about 20 minutes (no chilling, no stress) just scoop, roll, and bake. Add a touch of peppermint extract if you’re feeling festive, and you’ve got a cookie that’ll make Santa very, very HAPPY!
4) Gluten-Free Snickerdoodles by Just As Tasty
If cozy had a flavor, it would taste exactly LIKE these gluten-free snickerdoodles! They’re soft, buttery, and perfectly coated in cinnamon sugar with that classic tang from cream of tartar… everything you want in a holiday cookie! They don’t need any chill time (because patience is hard when the house already smells like cinnamon).
5) Grain-Free Snowball Cookies by Ambitious Kitchen
These gluten-free, grain-free snowball cookies are buttery, nutty, and impossibly tender, like little powdered sugar clouds that melt as soon as you bite in… Made with almond flour, walnuts, and a touch of coconut flour, they’ve got that perfect shortbread-like crunch with a cozy twist from cinnamon, cardamom, and a hint of orange zest (seriously, don’t skip it!).
6) Gluten-Free Lemon Cookies by Meaningful Eats
When you need a LITTLE sunshine on your cookie tray, these gluten-free lemon cookies totally deliver! Soft, chewy, and bursting with real lemon flavor (we’re talking juice and zest from two whole lemons), they’ve got that perfect balance of sweet and tangy that keeps you reaching for “just one more!!”
7) Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies by The Loopy Whisk
Soft, chewy, and crowned with a melty chocolate KISS, these gluten-free peanut butter blossoms are pure holiday joy… They’ve got that golden, crackly sugar crust and that dreamy mix of peanut butter and milk chocolate that never goes out of style.
What I love most? You don’t even need to chill the dough, so they’re ready fast (which is dangerous, because they disappear even faster 😊).
8) Gluten-Free Molasses Cookies by Sweets & Thank You
These gluten-free molasses cookies are what cozy December afternoons taste like… soft and chewy in the middle, crisp on the edges, and packed with warm spices that fill the kitchen with the smell of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves!
9) Gluten-Free Linzer Cookies by Erin Lives Whole
These cookies are as pretty as they are delicious, buttery almond flour shortbread sandwiched with a sweet layer of jam and a dusting of powdered sugar that looks like a snowy Christmas morning!!
Sweetened naturally with honey and made with wholesome ingredients, they’ve got that delicate crunch that gives way to a fruity center in every bite. Raspberry jam is the classic choice, but honestly, any jam (or even Nutella!) makes these irresistible. Perfect for gifting… or sneaking with tea by the tree!
10) Gluten-Free Hot Chocolate Cookies by Sweets & Thank You
If there were ever a cookie that felt like a snow day, this would be it! These fudgy gluten-free hot chocolate cookies are rich, chewy, and stuffed with gooey marshmallow centers that bubble up just like melted cocoa foam. Each bite is pure comfort, a mix of deep chocolate flavor and soft sweetness that pairs perfectly with an actual mug of hot cocoa (double the chocolate, double the JOY 😊).
Bonus: they look stunning on any holiday tray, especially with a sprinkle of crushed peppermint on top!
11) Gluten-Free Mexican Wedding Cookies by Gluten Free on a Shoestring
Tender, buttery, and dusted in a dreamy coat of powdered sugar… these cookies (also known as snowball cookies or Russian tea cakes) are as nostalgic as it gets. Each bite melts away with a delicate crunch from finely chopped pecans AND that classic shortbread sweetness. They look like tiny snowballs piled high on a holiday platter, simple, elegant, and utterly irresistible with coffee or cocoa!
12) Gluten-Free Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies by Well Fed Baker
These cookies are as gorgeous as they ARE delicious! They capture all the flavor of classic red velvet cake in cookie form: a hint of cocoa, a splash of vanilla, and that signature crimson hue… Mini chocolate chips melt into each bite, giving them just the right amount of fudgy richness. These beauties are gluten-free, dairy-free, and stay soft for days (if they last that long)!
13) Gluten-Free White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies by Meaningful Eats
Soft, chewy, and just the right mix of sweet and tart, these cookies are a holiday favorite for GOOD reason! They’re made with a cozy blend of oats, creamy white chocolate chips and dried cranberries that add a festive red pop (and a little tangy twist!).
The texture is AMAZING (tender in the middle with chewy edges) and they stay that way for days! Perfect for gifting, freezing, or sneaking straight from the cookie jar.
14) Gluten-Free Almond Biscotti by Fit Foodie Finds
Crunchy, lightly sweet, and kissed with orange zest, these gluten-free almond biscotti are everything you WANT in a Christmas cookie! Made with almond flour, maple syrup, and a splash of almond extract, they deliver that authentic Italian flavor with a wholesome twist…
Each slice is golden and crisp, perfect for dunking in coffee, tea, or hot cocoa.
And the BEST part? A dip in dark chocolate with a sprinkle of sea salt and orange zest takes them from “yum” to holiday showstopper!
15) Gluten-Free Peppermint Brownie Cookies by The Real Food Dietitians
The BEST of both worlds, part brownie, part cookie! These are soft and chewy, perfectly chocolatey with just the right hint of peppermint. Each cookie bakes up with crisp edges, fudgy centers, and a sprinkle of crushed candy canes that melt into a glossy, holiday-ready finish. Made with simple pantry staples, avocado oil, and rich cocoa powder, they’re also dairy-free and nut-free, ideal for any Christmas cookie tray!!
And there you have it, our favorite gluten-free Christmas COOKIES of all time! From chewy chocolate crinkles to nutty biscotti and peppermint-topped brownie bliss, these recipes prove that gluten-free baking can totally hang with the classics!!
We hope you find some new favorites here too, the kind of cookies you end up making “just one more batch” of… and then hiding from everyone else! Bake a few, gift a few, and definitely taste-test more than a few. (It’s research, right? 😋)
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