Today’s collection celebrates the spirit of holiday baking with a focus on gluten-free treats you’ll want to share and savor.

This season is about tradition and the comfort of homemade goodies. We’ve gathered our best gluten-free cookie recipes, festive breads studded with cranberries, fudgy brownies, savory sausage rolls, rum balls, an Austrian Linzer cake and more—perfect for your holiday platter or gift boxes.

From buttery shortbread and warmly spiced cookies to melt-in-your-mouth double chocolate bites, these easy holiday recipes bring that cozy, nostalgic feeling to every gathering. Many of them also make lovely morning treats alongside a cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows.

If you enjoy gifting or serving home-baked goods at this time of year, here are some delicious gluten-free suggestions to try.

Gluten-Free Fudgy Brownie Cookies

These cookies deliver the nostalgia of a chocolate chip cookie with a fudgy brownie-like texture, rich buttery chocolate flavor and plenty of mini chocolate chips. They’re an ideal addition to any gluten-free holiday cookie box.

Easy Gluten-Free Oreo Cookie Recipe

Chocolate wafers sandwiching creamy vanilla filling—this childhood favorite is simple to make gluten-free and always a hit with kids. Whip up a batch for your cookie platter; they’re quick and satisfying.

Gluten-Free Raspberry Linzer Cake

A classic Austrian dessert: almond shortbread scented with orange zest, a layer of raspberry jam, a delicate lattice top and a dusting of confectioners’ sugar. Elegant and festive—perfect for holiday dessert tables.

Gluten-Free Cranberry Honey Bread

Moist and fragrant, this bread is studded with fresh cranberries, dates and pecans, sweetened lightly with honey. It’s a wholesome, festive loaf that’s wonderful to serve at brunch or to package as a homemade gift.

Grain-Free Crescent Cookies

Simple and tender, these melt-in-your-mouth crescent cookies use just six grain-free ingredients. They don’t need to be perfectly shaped—the flavor is what matters—and they disappear fast once served.

Grain-Free Tropical Chocolate Rum Balls

Made with almond flour, pure cocoa, nuts, pineapple and rum, these rum balls are naturally sweetened with dates and pineapple—no added sweetener needed. No baking required, making them an easy and popular holiday treat.

Gluten Free Vanilla Shortbread Cookies

Classic shortbread is essential for the holidays. This easy one-bowl recipe uses ten ingredients and takes under 30 minutes. These buttery cookies are always a crowd-pleaser.

Gluten-Free Milk Chocolate Truffle Brownies

Fudgy crinkle brownies topped with a luxurious milk chocolate truffle ganache—these are all about rich chocolate. Cut into petit one-inch cubes for delightful brownie bites that are perfect for gatherings.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft, chewy and convincingly close to the original—these chocolate chip cookies are a timeless favorite. Many bakers learned on this recipe, so don’t skip them this holiday season.

Grain-Free Snowball Cookie Recipe

Snowball cookies are holiday-perfect: buttery, tender, lightly spiced with cinnamon and finished with a gentle dusting of powdered sugar. Simple to make and endlessly festive.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookie Recipe

The chocolate crinkle is a classic holiday cookie with a signature crackled surface and deep chocolate flavor. It’s an American favorite that makes a handsome and delicious addition to any cookie plate.

Gluten-Free Chocolate Swirl Shortbread Cookies

These shortbread cookies roll into a log and chill until you’re ready to bake, making it easy to slice and bake fresh cookies on demand. The chocolate swirl makes them both attractive and delicious for holiday entertaining.

Gluten-Free Chai Spiced Thumbprint Cookies

Infused with chai spices, rolled in spiced sugar and finished with ginger marmalade, these thumbprint cookies offer warm holiday flavors and a lovely balance of spice and sweetness.

Gluten-Free Sausage Rolls Recipe

No holiday spread is complete without a savory option. Sausage rolls are a British favorite—best served hot from the oven but also enjoyed at room temperature for gatherings and snacks.

Saving the best for last! This gluten-free dessert is not to be missed this holiday season!

Gluten-Free Tiramisu Recipe

Tiramisu can be made gluten-free when using gluten-free ladyfingers; a homemade gluten-free ladyfinger option is included for a fully from-scratch dessert. This no-bake favorite is a holiday top-seller and keeps up to three days in the refrigerator.

Happy holiday baking and enjoy sharing these gluten-free treats with family and friends!

Kristina xx