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Gluten Free Holiday Baking Recipes

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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.

Four gluten free holiday recipes; shortbread cookies, toffee squares, gingerbread and white chocolate candy cane popcorn.

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).

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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.
Check out this recipe
A pan with clumps of White Chocolate Candy Cane Popcorn beside gift bags, candy canes and ribbon.
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.
Check out this recipe
A stack of gluten free toffee squares with Christmas ribbon in the background.
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.
Check out the recipe here
Gluten free Uncooked Dainties covered with red and green holiday sprinkles and a little felt elf.

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.
Check out this recipe
A plate with the recipe printed on it, surrounded by a strainer and 4 bowls with the cookie flour ingredients.
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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A cooling rack covered in gingerbread men, some with a heart shape space in the center.
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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A tin of gluten free Whipped Shortbread cookies decorated with red and green sprinkles.
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.
Check out this recipe
A stack of heart shaped gluten free sugar cookies drizzled with chocolate sitting on pretty pink paper surrounded by tiny heart shaped sprinkles.
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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Three gluten-free snowflake sugar cookies decorated with royal icing and sprinkles on gold tissue paper.
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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A tray of Jam Thumbprint Cookies with three different jams.
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!
Check out this recipe
A stack of Molasses Ginger Cookies on a clear plate.
Gluten Free Cappuccino Cookies
These are an upscale version of chocolate chip cookies with coffee and a cinnamon glaze.
Check out this recipe
A stack of gluten free Cappuccino Cookies beside a Christmas ornament.

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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A tray of gluten free Nanaimo Balls sprinkled with crushed candy canes and a whole candy cane beside it.
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.
Check out this recipe
A jar of Homemade Caramel Sauce wrapped and labelled for a gift; beside a sauce boat with caramel sauce on a ladle dripping back into the dish.
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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A wooden bowl of gluten free Hot and Spicy Mixed Nuts.

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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A rectangular Holiday Pavlova filled with cream and topped with strawberries, raspberries and kiwi fruit.
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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A gluten free Bourbon Caramel Pumpkin Tart on a platter with two pieces cut and one beside it on a plate.
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.
Check out this recipe
A piece of Gluten Free Sticky Date Pudding on a plate with caramel sauce dripping down the sides topped with whipped cream and a strawberry.

Happy gluten free holiday baking!

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