19 Gluten-Free Cookie And Holiday Candy Recipes
(Photo: Liam Morgan)
Gluten-free cookie recipes let everyone enjoy one of the most delicious parts of the holiday season: dessert! From Viennese-inspired chestnut meltaways to seriously impressive homemade candy, these gluten-free cookie recipes are showstoppers you'll want to make year after year. Best of all, for some of these recipes, you don't even need to turn on your oven!
Christmas Meringue Swirls
These elegant Christmas meringue swirls will make you the toast of the holiday party season. Best of all, this meringue recipe needs only five ingredients. Get our Christmas meringue swirls recipe.
Gluten-Free Amaretti Cookies
These sweet almond cookies can be shaped into stars or small rounds (just roll the dough into 3/4-in. balls, coat in extra sugar and arrange on a baking sheet) depending on what equipment you have. Get our gluten-free amaretti cookie recipe.
Gluten-Free Roasted Chestnut Meltaway Cookies
Inspired by Vienna’s charming markets and enchanting Alpine traditions, these beautiful and festive cookies with a rich chestnut centre will make an impression at the cookie exchange. Get this gluten-free roasted chestnut meltaway cookies recipe.
Chocolate peanut butter balls
Use gluten-free peanut butter to make these bite-sized treats that'll be scooped off the dessert table in a flash. Get our chocolate peanut butter balls recipe.
Flourless Chocolate Snow Mountains
These ultra-chocolaty, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are a great make-ahead treat. They last for a month in the freezer, or a week in an airtight container on the countertop (but they'll disappear long before that). Get our flourless chocolate snow mountain cookies recipe.
Gluten-free crispy and chewy chocolate-chip cookies
Why mess with tradition? Our gluten-free version of this classic cookie is chewy, crispy and pairs perfectly with a cool glass of milk (or your favourite milk alternative). Get our gluten-free crispy and chewy chocolate-chip cookies recipes.
Gluten free shortbread cookies
Our gluten-free take on this classic holiday cookie uses ground almonds and brown rice flour. Get our gluten-free shortbread cookies recipe.
Peppermint meringue kisses
These gorgeously festive peppermint meringue kisses rely on a simple meringue recipe and a few tricks with a piping bag. They’re as fun to make as they are to eat! Get this peppermint meringue kisses recipe.
Macarons
A box filled with handmade French-style macarons would make for a beautiful, edible gift! Mix-and-match flavours for a patisserie-inspired present. Get out pistachio-cream macarons and our raspberry-chocolate-ganache macarons recipes.
Turtle fudge
This no-bake Christmas dessert is simply irresistible. (And using packaged caramels makes it incredibly easy.) Get our turtle fudge recipe.
Chestnut marzipan rum balls
Chestnut marzipan rum balls are the no-bake Christmas dessert you didn't know you needed. The flavours of chestnut and almond marry beautifully, while a little flaky sea salt adds crunch and contrast. Get our chestnut marzipan rum balls recipe.
Dark chocolate cherry cordials recipe
These cocoa-coated truffles add an eye-catching flourish to the dessert table, and with their sweet cherry centre, they’ll disappear in no time. Get our dark chocolate cherry cordials recipe.
Chocolate-hazelnut salami
Make this heavenly chocolate-hazelnut indulgence the centrepiece of a dessert “charcuterie” board topped with sweet gluten-free biscuits, fruits and other treats. Get our chocolate hazelnut salami recipe.
Chewy chocolate coconut bars recipe
Once you add these homemade bars to your holiday repertoire, there’s no going back. Delicious and oh-so-easy to make, we think they may just be the start of a new holiday tradition. Get our chewy chocolate coconut bars recipe.
Chocolate sea salt almond clusters
This recipe contains just three ingredients, making it a perfect last-minute treat to whip together. Get this chocolate sea salt almond clusters recipe.
Meltaway candy cane mints
Yes, you can make your candy! Freshen up your holiday menu by making these mints that keep well in an airtight container for up to one month. Get our meltaway candy cane mints recipe.
Peppermint sparkle marshmallow recipe
Add a little extra sparkle to your holidays with minty homemade marshmallows. Try them on their own—or use them to add a holiday finish to a steaming cup of hot cocoa. Get our peppermint sparkle marshmallow recipe.
Naughty marshmallow coals
Black as coal and sugary-sweet, these marshmallow confections are a surprising—and fun—family dessert. Get our naughty marshmallow coals recipe.
Almond meringue pavlova wreath
This beautiful (and delicious!) almond meringue pavlova is the perfect centrepiece for any holiday dinner table. Get our almond meringue pavlova wreath recipe.
Watch: How to make gluten-free meringue swirls
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