These easy, soft, homemade Gluten Free Christmas Sugar Cookies are a classic cookie that I love making at Christmas time. They are perfect for cookie exchanges. kids, holiday celebrations, parties or entertaining! They're a baking staple you can frost and top with colorful sprinkles. Dunk them in milk or put them out for Santa! Having allergy-friendly options for cookies makes holiday time so much more fun. Plus, you only need one bowl and under an hour to make these cookies! These cookies are fun, festive and I love to enjoy them all December long!
If you're looking for other gluten free Christmas desserts, be sure to check out my Crockpot Christmas Crack or this Gluten Free Sugar Cookie Bread. Check out a round up of my favorite Gluten Free Christmas Desserts, here too!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
I'm in love with their chewy texture that melts in my mouth.
These gluten free Christmas sugar cookies are so easy to make, even for beginner bakers.
They're perfect for kids and family friendly gatherings.
I love that they're a classic cookie that works for holidays, parties or everyday treats.
These cookies are dairy free, as long as the frosting you use doesn't contain any dairy.
They're super fun to frost and decorate with sprinkles.
My Christmas cookies are a versatile homemade staple that I will always keep in my recipe rotation.
Ingredients Needed
Flour: I use 1:1 gluten free flour to make these Gluten Free Christmas Sugar Cookies. I love using Bob's Red Mill Paleo Flour.
Baking powder and baking soda: Use fresh batches to give your cookies a little lightness and lift.
Sugar: I love baking with coconut sugar, but regular white sugar is great, too. If you want the cookies to be lighter, using regular sugar is the way to go for these.
Salt: Adding some salt just balances the flavors and makes them super delicious.
Coconut oil: Melted coconut oil is perfect in this sugar cookie dough.
Olive oil: Use a good quality olive oil so the flavor is good.
Applesauce: Bakes perfectly moist and tender cookies.
Vanilla extract: I never skip adding dreamy vanilla.
Egg: Use room temperature eggs if you can for easy baking.
Vanilla frosting: To frost the cookies with.
Sprinkles: Check that your brand is gluten free!
Find exact ingredients and quantities in the recipe card.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1: Start by gathering all your ingredients and preheating the oven to 350°F.
Step 2: In a large bowl, mix together the dry ingredients. Then, fold in the wet ingredients until fully combined.
Step 3: Chill the dough in the fridge for 15 to 20 minutes to make it easier to handle.
Step 4: Scoop out dough into 1½ to 2 inch balls and place them on a greased, parchment lined baking sheet. Lightly press each ball with the back of a spoon, then bake for 15 to 17 minutes or until the edges turn a light golden brown.
Step 5: Let the cookies cool completely before decorating. Spread frosting gently over the cookies and top with sprinkles. Serve and enjoy!
Storage
Store the frosted cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
You can also make the cookie dough and chill it for about 3 days before baking.
You can also freeze unfrosted cookies for up to 3 months and frost them after thawing.
Variations
Sometimes I'll fold in my favorite chocolate chips or chunks for a chocolate version. You can also add sprinkles to the better!
Adding cinnamon, nutmeg or ginger gives these Gluten Free Christmas Sugar Cookies a more holiday feel.
Mix in chopped nuts like pecans, walnuts or almonds.
Stir in lemon or orange zest for a bright, refreshing flavor.
They're also really yummy with dried cranberries, cherries or blueberries mixed in.
I like to swap vanilla frosting for chocolate or swirl two colors together.
How To Serve
- With a warm or chilled glass of my favorite dairy free milk.
- As a side to matcha or coffee.
- In a pretty box; gifted to friends.
- As an easy and fun dessert idea at Christmas time.
- Bring these to your next cookie exchange!
Recipe FAQ
Where can I find gluten free sprinkles and frosting?
Brands like Supernatural Sprinkles make certified gluten free options. They are also dye free, which I love!
How do I make the cookies softer or chewier?
Slightly underbake them and let them cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Can I decorate cookies for holidays or parties?
Definitely! Use themed sprinkles, colored frosting or edible glitter.
Related Recipes
Be sure to try these fun holiday recipe ideas next:
Candied Sweet Potato Casserole
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Gluten Free Christmas Sugar Cookies
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 spoon or fork
- 1 baking sheet
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups 1:1 gluten free flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup sugar
- dash salt
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup applesauce
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg or flax egg
- 1 package vanilla frosting
- 1 jar sprinkles
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and preheat oven to 350°F.
- Add dry ingredients into a bowl.
- Stir in wet ingredients.
- Refrigerate dough for 15-20 minutes.
- Scoop 1 1/2-2 inch cookie dough balls onto greased baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Gently flatten with a spoon before baking in the oven for 15-17 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
- Let cookies cool completely before frosting. Gently spread frosting onto cookies and add sprinkles on top. Enjoy!
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