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    Easy Gluten Free Christmas Cookie Recipes

    These easy gluten free Christmas cookie recipes are great for kids or adults. They are simple to make for the holidays. I love a delicious Christmas cookie tray for gatherings or to give as a gift.

    In my opinion cookies are the easiest gluten free treat you can make. I love the simplicity of making cookie dough and baking them. I like to make half batches of multiple types of cookies so I can make a tray full of different treats.

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    These easy gluten free Christmas cookie recipes are perfect for creating festive treats everyone can enjoy during the holidays.

    Whether you're baking for a cookie exchange, planning gluten free Christmas desserts, or just craving something sweet, these are some of the best gluten free cookie recipes for the season.

    With simple steps and reliable results, these gluten free holiday cookie recipes bring all the joy of Christmas baking without any of the stress.

    If you are new to baking gluten free I would suggest starting with my Gluten Free Pecan Cookies or Gluten Free Ginger Cookies. They are both such easy recipes and don't require any icing. Both cookies have been a hit and no one ever knows they are gluten free!

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    Gluten Free Gingersnap Cookies

    These gluten free gingersnap cookies are the best! They are crispy around the edges and chewy in the center. This recipe is easy to make and are wonderful Christmas cookies.

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    Gluten Free Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

    This recipe makes the best chewy gluten free double chocolate cookies! These easy and soft cookies are made with cocoa powder and chocolate chips.

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    Gluten Free Old Fashioned Iced Oatmeal Cookies

    This recipe for gluten free old fashioned iced oatmeal cookies is easy to make soft and chewy cookies. Using gluten free rolled oats these are a delicous oatmeal dessert. These cookies are made even better with icing over them.

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    Gluten Free Orange Cranberry Biscotti

    This easy recipe for gluten free orange cranberry biscotti is dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with sugar crystals. These nut free breakfast cookies are made with dried cranberries and orange zest.

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    Gluten Free Monster Cookies

    This recipe for gluten free monster cookies taste just like my childhood favorite recipe! It is so easy to make these homemade cookies with oatmeal and rice crispies. I think these are the best cookies! They are soft, chewy and full of yummy chocolate candies.

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    Gluten Free Ginger Cookies

    This easy recipe for gluten free ginger cookies make soft, chewy cookies. These cookies are the best if you like ginger and molasses. The crystalized ginger really gives these cookies a gingerbread flavor.

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    Gluten Free White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

    These gluten free White Chocolate Cranberry cookies are easy to make from scratch! This recipe is the best soft and chewy gluten free cookies. I love how simple they are to make ahead for a fast treat.

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    Gluten Free Butter Pecan Cookies

    These gluten free butter pecan cookies are a very easy recipe to make. These are the best chewy cookies with a delicious brown butter flavor. I love how soft these cookies are. They melt in your mouth!

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    Gluten Free Snowball Cookies

    This gluten free snowball cookie recipe is one of my favorite Christmas cookies! They have the best pecan flavor and are super easy to make. They are soft and melt in your mouth! They are perfect for all of your holiday gatherings.

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    Gluten Free Oatmeal Scotchie Cookies

    This easy recipe for gluten free oatmeal scotchie cookies uses oatmeal and butterscotch chips. These chewy oatmeal cookies are a classic recipe made gluten free. Baking cookies is a great way to make gluten free treats!

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    Gluten Free Thumbprint Cookies

    This recipe for these easy gluten free thumbprint cookies is the best! They are filled with delicious jam and are perfect for Christmas. In our household these are a classic holiday cookie that we make every year.

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    Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

    This easy recipe for gluten free peanut butter cup cookies is made with Reese's miniature peanut butter cups. Using a mini muffin tin to bake the dough you then put the peanut butter candy in the center after baking. These cookies are a perfect after school snack or delicious in lunches.

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    Gluten Free Eggnog Cookies

    This gluten free eggnog cookies recipe is super easy to make! These are one of my best Christmas recipes. These cookies melt in our mouth! They are soft and chewy with delicious frosting on top. These homemade cookies have just enough spice and lots of eggnog flavor.

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    Gluten Free Hot Cocoa Cookies

    This easy recipe for gluten free hot cocoa cookies is the best! These cookies are simple to make and come out chewy and delicious. They use white chocolate chips instead of marshmallows and have a nice hot cocoa flavor.

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    Gluten Free Orange Cranberry Butter Cookies

    These easy gluten free orange cranberry butter cookies are perfect for the holidays. This Christmas shortbread recipe makes the best treats. These cookies are eggless and include dried cranberries and orange zest for amazing flavor.

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    Gluten Free Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies

    These gluten free peanut butter kiss cookies are chewy and delicious! This easy to make recipe is the best peanut butter cookie with a Hershey's kiss in the center. These peanut butter blossoms are a simple recipe to add to your fall baking.

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    I will continue to update and add to these guides through November and December, but I wanted to bring you some of the lovely gift options and holiday specials I'm already seeing.

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    The 2025 Holiday Gift Guide is full of thoughtful ideas for your gift list no matter your budget. This Christmas gift guide is full of unique presents for everyone on your list. These are my top picks for the best gifts this holiday season. You are sure to find something for everyone!

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    Whether you're shopping for a girlfriend or looking for top Christmas gifts, you'll find inspiration for every occasion. This comprehensive guide ensures you'll have the best gifts for the women in your life wrapped up and ready to go!

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    This Gift Guide for Him is your go-to resource for finding the perfect presents for the men in your life this holiday season. This comprehensive guide features creative gifts for boyfriends, thoughtful Christmas gifts for husbands, and unique presents for guy best friends.

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    Gluten Free Cranberry Pecan Sourdough Bread

    This gluten free cranberry pecan sourdough bread is an easy, no knead artisan sourdough bread recipe that's perfect for cozy mornings and holiday gatherings.

    Made with a gluten free sourdough starter, this cranberry sourdough bread is soft on the inside with a golden crust and just the right hint of sweetness from dried cranberries and a nutty crunch from pecans. It's a homemade gluten free bread that feels bakery quality yet simple enough for everyday sourdough baking.

    Toasted slices of gluten free cranberry pecan sourdough bread on a plate next to whole pecans and a small white bowl of dried cranberries

    Whether you're serving it for a winter breakfast, a holiday morning treat, or as part of a festive brunch, this cranberry pecan bread recipe delivers that warm, homemade flavor everyone loves.

    It's an easy GF sourdough bread recipe that captures the best of artisan bread baking without the fuss of kneading.

    It's perfect for gluten free living! This cranberry sourdough bread recipe is as wholesome as it is beautiful and is a true seasonal favorite.

    If you are looking for more gluten free sourdough recipes try my Gluten Free Sourdough Sandwich Bread, my Gluten Free Cinnamon Raisin Sourdough Bread, my Gluten Free Sourdough Croutons or my Gluten Free Sourdough Pizza Crust.

    You can find more breakfast recipes here: Gluten Free Breakfast Recipes

    A loaf of gluten free cranberry pecan sourdough bread with slices taking off showing the center of the bread
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    Ingredients

    • Sourdough Starter
    • Butter
    • Honey
    • Milk
    • Gluten Free Flour
    • Potato Starch or Tapioca Flour
    • Baking Powder
    • Salt
    • Pecans
    • Dried Cranberries
    • Ground Cinnamon

    Instructions

    Grease your bread pan with coconut oil or butter. Set aside.

    In the microwave or on the stovetop heat your milk just until it's warm to the touch. You don't want it too hot!

    In the bowl of your stand mixer add the sourdough starter, melted butter, honey and warm milk. Blend together.

    Add the potato starch or tapioca starch, gluten free flour, baking powder, salt, pecans, dried cranberries and cinnamon. Blend just until ingredients begin to mix together. Remove from the stand mixer and gently fold any ingredients left on the bottom of the bowl into the mixture with a spatula.

    The dough will be very sticky. You don't want to knead or overwork the dough. This sticky texture will let the bread rise nicely.

    Spoon the dough into your greased bread pan. Cover the bread pan with a plate or platter and let it rest in a warm area for 6-8 hours. I like to mix my dough up at night before I go to bed and let it proof overnight and then bake in the morning.

    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

    Bake the bread for 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes. The top will be very lightly browned and the sides will be a little darker brown. This is a light bread and will not get really brown on top.

    Let the bread stand in the pan for at least 10 minutes to cool before you turn it out onto a plate or platter to finish cooling.

    Once the bread has completely cooled slice it into pieces and store it in a sealed container.

    Depending on how warm your house is it will last on the counter for 3-4 days. If you aren't going to use it in that amount of time place it in the fridge where it should last 5-7 days.

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    Gluten Free Cranberry Pecan Sourdough Bread


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    • Author: Elaine VanVleck
    • Total Time: 9 hours 10 minutes
    • Yield: 15 servings 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    This gluten free cranberry pecan sourdough bread is an easy, no knead artisan sourdough bread recipe that's perfect for cozy mornings and holiday gatherings. 


    Ingredients

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    • 1 ½ cups Sourdough Starter
    • 4 Tbsp Butter, melted
    • 2 Tbsp Honey
    • 1 ¾ cups Milk, warm
    • 2 ½ cups Gluten Free Flour
    • ½ cup Potato Starch or Tapioca Flour
    • 1 Tbsp Baking Powder
    • 2 tsp Salt
    • ¾ cup Pecans, roughly chopped
    • ¾ cup Dried Cranberries
    • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon

    Instructions

    Grease your bread pan with coconut oil or butter. Set aside.

    In the microwave or on the stovetop heat your milk just until it's warm to the touch. You don't want it too hot!

    In the bowl of your stand mixer add the sourdough starter, melted butter, honey and warm milk. Blend together.

    Add the potato starch or tapioca starch, gluten free flour, baking powder, salt, pecans, dried cranberries and cinnamon. Blend just until ingredients begin to mix together. Remove from the stand mixer and gently fold any ingredients left on the bottom of the bowl into the mixture with a spatula.

    The dough will be very sticky. You don't want to knead or overwork the dough. This sticky texture will let the bread rise nicely.

    Spoon the dough into your greased bread pan. Cover the bread pan with a plate or platter and let it rest in a warm area for 6-8 hours. I like to mix my dough up at night before I go to bed and let it proof overnight and then bake in the morning.

    Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

    Bake the bread for 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 15 minutes. The top will be very lightly browned and the sides will be a little darker brown. This is a light bread and will not get really brown on top.

    Let the bread stand in the pan for at least 10 minutes to cool before you turn it out onto a plate or platter to finish cooling.

    Once the bread has completely cooled slice it into pieces and store it in a sealed container.

    Depending on how warm your house is it will last on the counter for 3-4 days. If you aren't going to use it in that amount of time place it in the fridge where it should last 5-7 days.

    • Prep Time: 8 hours
    • Cook Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes
    • Category: Breads
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: Gluten Free

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    This recipe needs to be in a warm spot to rise for 6-8 hours. If it's not rising it may not be in a warm enough spot or your sourdough starter might not be ready yet.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is regular sourdough bread safe for a gluten free diet?

    No. Regular sourdough is made with gluten based wheat flour. The fermenting process of sourdough does not change that there is gluten in the recipe. Only gluten free sourdough is safe for people with Celiacs or gluten allergies.

    Why isn't my gluten free sourdough bread rising?

    It could be that your starter is weak. This means it hasn't fermented enough. It may need more time or moved to a warmer spot.

    It could also be over proofing. This means you've left the dough out in the pan covered for too long. I proof for 6-8 hours and have good results with that. If you're proofing longer the dough may be raising and deflating before it makes it to the oven.

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