Wellness Nutrition 15 Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies That Santa Would Definitely Approve Of Whether you're looking for gluten-free sugar cookies, gingerbread, or something more festive (Grinch-inspired macarons, anyone?), we have you covered this holiday season. By Christina Oehler Christina Oehler Christina is a New York City-based writer and commerce editor. She has worked at various publications including InStyle, Shape, Verywell Health, and Health. She also has a RYT-200 certification. health's editorial guidelines Updated on December 10, 2021 Share this page on Facebook Share this page on Twitter Share this page on Pinterest Email this page Getty Images Baking and eating Christmas cookies is a holiday tradition no one should ever have to give up—not even due to a dietary restriction like being gluten-free. Luckily, bakers on the internet have come up with a delicious workaround: festive cookie recipes that use alternative wheat flours. Here are 15 recipes for mouthwatering Christmas cookies, sans gluten. What is Gluten? A Nutritionist Explains Everything You Need To Know About the Protein 1. Gluten-free sugar cookies Getty Images Nothing screams Christmas quite like sugar cookies—plus, decorating them is half the fun. Get ready to whip out all the icing and sprinkles so you can adorn these delicious gluten-free versions. Get the Recipe 2. Gluten-free chocolate chip matcha cookies Getty Images This holiday twist on a classic chocolate chip cookie brings a unique, yet subtle, flavor to the mix. Plus, matcha is a good source of antioxidants. Get the Recipe What Are Antioxidants, and How Can They Benefit Your Health? Here's What a Nutritionist Says 3. Gluten-free gingerbread cookies officiallyglutenfree.com Is it really Christmas without gingerbread cookies? This recipe from Officially Gluten Free will let you indulge in this seasonal, yummy staple. Get the Recipe 7 Health Benefits of Ginger 4. Gluten-free peanut butter cup cookies mypennywiselife.com You know what's even better than dessert? Dessert that's easy to make. These four-ingredient peanut butter cup cookies from My Pennywise Life are both simple and mouth-watering. Get the Recipe 5. Gluten-free and vegan meringue cookies Getty Images Not only is this recipe gluten-free, but it's also vegan-friendly! Instead of using eggs to create all that signature fluffiness of meringues, it uses aquafaba—the liquid from canned chickpeas. Get the Recipe 6. Gluten-free chocolate strawberry shortbread cookies officiallyglutenfree.com Chocolate and strawberries are always a winning combination. Incorporate the two into this tasty twist on the classic shortbread cookie from Officially Gluten Free. Get the Recipe 7. Gluten-free lemon thumbprint cookies Getty Images If you're a fan of citrus, you'll love these zesty cookies, which are made with fresh lemons. However, you might want to skip if you're sugar-free—the recipe does not recommend using a sugar substitute. Get the Recipe 8. Gluten-free Grinch heart macarons whattheforkfoodblog.com These adorable (and very green!) macarons from What The Fork food blog are exactly what we imagine Cindy Lou Who would be eating this holiday season. Get the Recipe 9. Gluten-free almond butter and dark chocolate chip cookies hangrywoman.com This almond butter dark chocolate chip cookie recipe from Hangry Woman is the crowd pleaser all your party guests and family members will want more of. Get the Recipe 10. Gluten-free almond cookies Getty Images These simple almond cookies would pair well with an after-dinner cup of espresso. Plus, the chocolate drizzle adds a bit of pizzaz to their appearance with minimal effort. Get the Recipe 11. Gluten-free Christmas cookie bars hunnyimhomediy.com Bring a little pop of color to your cookie tray this season with these pretty Christmas cookie bars from Hunny I'm Home DIY. Get the Recipe 12. Gluten-free chocolate pretzel crinkle cookies Getty Images If you're a fan of salty and sweet, this is the recipe for you. With a dusting of powdered sugar on top, these cookies add a festive flair to your next holiday party. Get the Recipe 13. Gluten-free gingersnap ice cream sandwiches Getty Images While this recipe isn't technically a cookie, we just had to include it. Even in the winter months it's hard to say no to a good ice cream sandwich. Get the Recipe 14. Gluten-free Linzer cookies Getty Images A staple of both Austrian and German Christmas celebrations, these cookies have a crumbly almond crust with a gooey jam center. Ice on chocolate eyes and ears, and you'll even have a little Rudolph look-alike. Get the Recipe 15. Gluten-free peanut butter rice krispies thechocoholicbaker.com Add something extra onto your Rice Krispies treats this year and try this recipe from The Chocoholic Baker. Not only are they gluten-free, they're also vegan, low in sugar, and FODMAP-friendly. Get the Recipe To get more nutrition and diet tips delivered to your inbox, sign up for the Balanced Bites newsletter. Updated by Grace Wade Grace Wade Grace Wade's Instagram Grace Wade's Twitter Grace Wade is an associate editor for Health.com. While her work covers a wide range of science and health topics, she has a particular interest in nutrition, mental healthcare, the wellness industry, and the relationship between the environmental and public health. Prior to Health, Grace was an associate editor at Insider where she spent the majority of her time trying to hack Google's algorithm. She is also a fact-checker and contributor for Popular Science. When she's not working, Grace can typically be found exploring Brooklyn or hiking mountains with her film camera. Grace holds a dual degree in journalism and science in human cultures from Northwestern University with a concentration in environment, science, and society. learn more Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit