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    Published: Dec 13, 2023 · Modified: Nov 14, 2024 by Cinde LittleThis post may contain affiliate linksLeave a Comment

    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. this gluten free recipe

    It takes time to recreate your family favourites gluten free and there will be some disappointment along the way. I guarantee that with a learning mindset you will soon be baking food everyone wants to eat.

    These recipes are not all baked but everything comes from the kitchen and they're all perfect for the holiday season.

    Jump to:
    • Understanding Gluten Free Flour
    • Tip for New to Gluten Free
    • 7 Gluten Free Holiday Cookies
    • 3 No Bake Holiday Treats
    • 3 Edible Gifts From The Kitchen
    • 3 Spectacular Desserts for a Holiday Buffet
    • Holiday Gift Ideas for a Gluten Free Kitchen

    Understanding Gluten Free Flour

    When you're new learning the different properties of gluten free flours is overwhelming. It takes time but here are three ways to speed up your learning.

    1. Subscribe and download my 29 Tips for Cooking with Gluten Free Flour.
    2. Watch your inbox, open and read the welcome emails to see resources about flour.
    3. Sign up to attend this virtual cooking class, Understanding Gluten Free Flour.

    Tip for New to Gluten Free

    Look for recipes that don't use flour like meringue cookies (use this pavlova recipe), uncooked dainties, white chocolate candy cane popcorn and similar favourites you can probably think of.

    7 Gluten Free Holiday Cookies

    To recreate my favourite gingerbread recipe I had to find a new flour blend. It has almond flour and brown rice flour and finally made the crisp kind of cookies I was looking for.

    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
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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.
    Check out this recipe
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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.
    Check out this recipe
    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.
    Check out this recipe
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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.
    Check out this recipe
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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!
    Check out this recipe
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    Gluten Free Cappuccino Cookies
    These are an upscale version of chocolate chip cookies with coffee and a cinnamon glaze.
    Check out this recipe
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    3 No Bake Holiday Treats

    No-bake recipes have a lot of appeal for their ease and high probability of success. They're perfect for young children, people who don't like to bake and anyone new to gluten free.

    White Chocolate Candy Cane Popcorn
    White Chocolate Candy Cane Popcorn is an easy, no-bake treat anyone can make. It's the perfect last minute gift for popcorn lovers!
    Check out this recipe
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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.
    Check out this recipe
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    Gluten Free 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 look of these with green and red sprinkles, a holiday treat!
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    3 Edible Gifts From The Kitchen

    Gluten Free Nanaimo Balls
    Gluten free Nanaimo Balls? You heard it right, I turned that favourite Canadian treat, Nanaimo Bars, into balls for some holiday fun.
    Check out this recipe
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    Easy Caramel Sauce (gluten free)
    Gluten free cooks need recipes like this easy caramel sauce to make when the urge strikes. Give brownies and cookies the salted-caramel treatment, enjoy it on ice cream or give it as a gift. There's no end to the ways this sauce can be enjoyed.
    Check out this recipe
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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.
    Check out this recipe
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    3 Spectacular Desserts for a Holiday Buffet

    I think it's always worth the effort to make dessert with a spectacular presentation. That doesn't mean I do it often, I just think it's worth it once in awhile.

    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.
    Check out this recipe
    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.
    Check out this recipe
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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.
    Check out this recipe
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    Holiday Gift Ideas for a Gluten Free Kitchen

    Foodies incorporate food into everything! My friends and I love to give something edible with every gift we give, even with recycled gifts. In these two posts I give you lots of gift ideas for gluten free cooks and kitchens.

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    In the spirit of giving (and receiving) you'll find gift ideas in these two posts plus my favourite resource here.

    • My top book pick for learning to bake gluten free comes from America’s Test Kitchen. The two original volumes, The How Can It Be Gluten Free Cookbook and Volume 2 The How Can It Be Gluten Free Cookbook are filled with a lifetime of advice to get you baking with confidence. The third book is a compilation of the first two, How Can It Be Gluten Free Collection; 350 Groundbreaking Recipes For All Your Favourites.

    I'd love to hear in the comments below your biggest challenge or your biggest success with gluten free holiday baking recipes.

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