For who have a gluten intolerance or celiac disease, the holiday season can be a time of stress. With all the delicious and baked goods around, it’s easy to feel left out. But fear not, because Christmas cookies are just as tasty as their wheat-based counterparts.

When it comes to gluten-free baking, the key is to find a good flour blend. There are many pre-made blends on the market that work well for cookies, such as Bob’s Red Mill Gluten-Free 1-to-1 Baking Flour or King Arthur Flour Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour. These blends are formulated to mimic wheat flour in recipes, which means you can use them in place of regular flour any additional modifications.

With the flour issue sorted, it’s time to start baking! Here are some delicious gluten-free Christmas cookie recipes that will satisfy your sweet tooth:

1. Classic Sugar Cookies

Ingredients:
– 2 cups gluten-free flour blend
– 1/4 tsp baking powder
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour blend and baking powder.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut out shapes using cookie cutters. Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden around the edges.
7. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

2. Gingerbread Cookies

Ingredients:
– 2 cups gluten-free flour blend
– 1 tsp baking powder
– 1/2 tsp baking soda
– 1 tsp ground ginger
– 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
– 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1/4 cup molasses

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour blend, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and molasses and mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut out shapes using cookie cutters. Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden around the edges.
7. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

3. Linzer Cookies

Ingredients:
– 1 cup almond flour
– 1 cup gluten-free flour blend
– 1/4 tsp baking powder
– 1/4 tsp salt
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1/2 cup granulated sugar
– 1 large egg
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– Raspberry jam

Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, flour blend, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Roll out the dough on a floured surface and cut out shapes using a cookie cutter with a small cutout in the center of half the cookies. Place the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly golden around the edges.
7. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Spread raspberry jam on the solid cookies and sandwich them together with the cutout cookies on top.

No matter what type of cookie you choose to make, gluten-free Christmas cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone. These recipes are easy to follow and the results are delicious. Happy baking!

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