Gluten Free Holiday Baking Recipes

The holidays are all about new and old traditions, family favourites and foods we love. We all need gluten free Holiday Baking recipes, some new and some old favourites remade gluten free. Shortbread and gingerbread were two of the first cookies I remade but I've got bars, treats, sauces and more to keep working on.

It takes time to recreate your family favourites gluten free and there will be disappointment along the way. Try easy recipes that don't use flour like uncooked dainties, white chocolate candy cane popcorn or even meringue cookies (use this pavlova recipe).

3 No-Bake Holiday Treats

White Chocolate Candy Cane Popcorn

An easy, no-bake treat anyone can make and a perfect last minute gift for popcorn lovers! Al candy canes are not gluten free so check the safe candy lists for every holiday.

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Gluten Free Toffee Squares

Gluten free kids want all the same holiday treats other kids look forward to and they should have them. These decadent 3-layer squares can be made with any gluten free cereal.

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Holiday Uncooked Dainties

During the holidays kids love to add red and green candy sprinkles to these easy no-bake cookies. Keep gluten free oats and cocoa in your pantry and make them anytime.

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7 Gluten Free Holiday Cookies

Gluten Free Cookie Flour Blend

A higher protein flour blend that includes almond flour and brown rice flour was what I needed to make the crisp gingerbread I remembered from my past. I use it in 6 different cookie recipes that didn't work with an all purpose gluten free flour.

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Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread cookies are a holiday tradition! Have fun making all kinds of shapes from gingerbread men with heart cut-outs to Ninja-bread men, this is why we buy cookie cutters.

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Gluten Free Whipped Shortbread Cookies

In December shortbread is on my list of cookies to bake, eat and share. This is a melt-in-your-mouth shortbread recipe that no one will believe is gluten free.

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Sugar Cookies

These gluten free sugar cookies are a MUST ADD to your repertoire. Get out your cookie cutters and plan for fun making cookies.

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Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies

This recipe uses brown rice flour and is a bit more sturdy than the one above. I love them both but I'd recommend this one if you've got young children decorating them.

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Gluten Free Jam Thumbprint Cookies

Kids love to make these holiday cookies and if you have a small thumb you get to make the thumbprints. Then fill them with jam and they'll sparkle on any festive cookie tray.

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Gluten Free Molasses Ginger Cookies

Gluten free bakers love cookies too so we've got tips and tricks to make up for the properties of gluten free flour. Learn what gluten free bakers know and make cookies everyone wants to eat!

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Gluten Free Cappuccino Cookies

These are an upscale version of chocolate chip cookies with coffee and a cinnamon glaze.

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3 Edible Gifts From The Kitchen

Gluten Free Nanaimo Balls

Gluten free Nanaimo Balls? You heard it right, I turned Nanaimo Bars, that favourite Canadian treat, into balls for some holiday fun. Be sure to make them with a friend.

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Homemade Caramel Sauce (gluten free)

Gluten free cooks need recipes like this 3-ingredient sauce. It makes a delicious last minute gift, can give anything the salted-caramel treatment, or simply enjoyed on ice cream.

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Gluten Free Hot and Spicy Mixed Nuts

These are delicious on their own, addictive with a glass of wine and an upscale addition to your next charcuterie board.

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3 Spectacular Desserts for a Holiday Buffet

A spectacular presentation is always worth the effort.

Holiday Pavlova

Holiday Pavlova has a crisp meringue crust and a soft marshmallowy center. Adding red and green fruit will make this dessert sparkle on any holiday table.

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Gluten Free Bourbon Caramel Pumpkin Tart

This stunning gluten free tart is a fabulous fall dessert. The garnish of candied sweet and salty pumpkin seeds makes it a memorable dessert people will talk about.

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Gluten Free Sticky Date Pudding

This recipe is called pudding but it's cooked like a cake. The dates make it moist which helps the gluten free flour. Caramel sauce takes it to the next level making a dessert worthy of any holiday table.

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Happy gluten free holiday baking!