Paleo & Gluten-Free Christmas Cookie Ideas - Recipes, Tutorials, Tips

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This round up of the best gluten-free Christmas cookie recipes are the perfect paleo cookies to share at family Christmas gatherings and office holiday parties.

People will be shocked at how delicious these low-carb and healthy gluten-free holiday cookies are!

Paleo and Gluten-Free Christmas Cookie Recipes

Sugar

This normally humble cookie get a little bit of glam, thanks to the fun, edible glitter. (via Fit Foodie Finds)

• Recipe type: Almond and coconut flours with almond extract, contains egg
• Time to make: 45 minutes prep, 8 minutes make, 53 minutes total

Crinkle

A classic cracked cookie in flour-less and dairy-free form, topped with powdered sugar. (via Bakerita)

• Recipe type: Chocolate cookie, contains egg
• Time to make: 20 minutes prep, 10 minutes make, 30 minutes total

Cinnamon

Here’s a delicious, traditional German Christmas cookie recipe to try. (via There is Life after Wheat)

• Recipe type: Almond flour with vanilla, chocolate chips, and cinnamon
• Time to make: 20 minutes prep + chill, 15 minutes make, 35 minutes total

Thumbprint

A jam-filled cookie with a crunchy, nutty outside. (via Wholesomelicious)

• Recipe type: Pecan coated cookie filled with sweet raspberry jam, contains egg
• Time to make: 15 minutes prep, 15 minutes make, 30 minutes total

Stained Glass

To keep these stunning gluten-free cookies paleo-friendly, be sure to pick ahard candy that's paleo-suitable. (via Noshtastic)

• Recipe type: Gluten-free flour with vanilla and almond extracts and melted transparent hard candies, contains egg
• Time to make: 20 minutes prep, 14 minutes make, 34 minutes total

Gingerbread

Perfect for building gingerbread houses! (via Paleo Gluten Free)

• Recipe type: Almond and arrowroot flours with nut butter, ginger, maple syrup, molasses, cinnamon and pumpkin spice
• Time to make: 8 minutes prep, 12 minutes make, 20 minutes total

Shortbread

A vegan version of a classic cookie recipe, topped with holiday sprinkles! (via Blissful Basil)

• Recipe type: Oat and coconut flours with maple syrup and vanilla extract, dairy and egg free
• Time to make: 15 minutes prep + chill, 12 minutes make, 27 minutes total

Hot Cocoa

Now you can have your hot cocoa and eat it too! A comforting holiday drink, but in cookie form. (via Fit Foodie Finds)

• Recipe type: Almond flour with chocolate chips and vanilla frosting, contains egg
• Time to make: 15 minutes prep, 15 minutes make, 30 minutes total

Italian

This keto-friendly dessert is lightly crispy on the outside and silky smooth on the inside. (via Gnom Gnom)

• Recipe type: Almond flour with almond extract, contains egg
• Time to make: 15 minutes prep, 10 minutes make, 25 minutes total

Chocolate Chip

This thick and chewy vegan and keto chocolate dessert goes perfectly with a refreshing glass of soy milk. (via Texanerin)

• Recipe type:Almond and coconut flours with almond butter, vanilla extract, chocolate flavor, can be made without egg or dairy
• Time to make: 15 minutes prep, 15 minutes make, 30 minutes total

Meltaway

What do you get when you cross butter cookies and shortbread? This recipe, which works great as drop cookies or can easily be molded into any shape you want! (via Gluten Free on a Shoestring)

• Recipe type:Gluten free flour with vanilla extract and chocolate chips, contains egg
• Time to make: 10 minutes prep, 12 minutes make, 22 minutes total

"Peanut Butter"

This no bake recipe kinda tastes like chocolate peanut butter, except it doesn’t contain any peanuts! (via I Heart Umami)

• Recipe type: Mixed nuts, dried cranberries, nut butter, maple syrup, cacao powder, shredded coconut, no egg or dairy
• Time to make: 10 minutes prep + chill

Snickerdoodles

A soft, thick, chewy recipe that’s not cakey at all. (via Real Food with Jessica)

• Recipe type: Almond and coconut flours with cinnamon and cream of tartar, contains egg
• Time to make: 5 minutes prep, 12 minutes make, 17 minutes total

Red Velvet

Another quick, no-bake cookie dough recipe. (via Bakerita)

• Recipe type: Almond flour, beet powder, vanilla extract, chocolate chips
• Time to make: 10 minutes prep + chill

Swedish Spritz

The name is derived from a term meaning “to squirt,” since the dough is pushed through a cookie press to make unique designs. (via Paleo Running Momma)

• Recipe type: Almond and coconut flours with vanilla and almond extracts and maple syrup, contains egg
• Time to make: 20 minutes prep + chill, 6 minutes make, 26 minutes total

Double Chocolate Peppermint

This cookie is perfectly crisp just on the edges, yet soft and rich in the middle. (via Primally Inspired)

• Recipe type: Tapioca and coconut flours with vanilla and peppermint extracts, double chips, and maple syrup, contains egg
• Time to make: 10 minutes prep + chill, 12 minutes bake, 22 minutes total

Snowball

This vegan-friendly recipe can be as the base for Italian wedding cookies (use almonds), Mexican wedding cookies (use walnuts) or Russian tea cakes (use pecans).(via Strength and Sunshine)

• Recipe type: Almond flour with vanilla extract, can be made egg and dairy free
• Time to make: 10 minutes prep, 15 minutes make, 25 minutes total

Eggnog

Full of vegan protein AND holiday spices! (via The Big Man’s World)

• Recipe type: Almond and coconut flours, cloves, nutmeg, eggnog
• Time to make: 15 minutes to prep + chill

Molasses

This no-bake recipe includes almonds, pecans, and spices. (via Evolving Table)

• Recipe type: No flour needed, vegan
• Time to make: 30 minutes

Pinwheel

This fun cookie design is achieved by working with dough that's been chilled. (via Living Healthy with Chocolate)

• Recipe type: Vanilla and chocolate flavored cookies, contains egg
• Time to make: 1 hour prep, 10 minutes make, 1 hour 10 minutes total

Sandwich cookies

These ginger cookies are filled with vanilla cream. (via Eat Well Enjoy Life)

• Recipe type: Soft cookies made from almond flour, contains egg
• Time to make: 40 minutes

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