Plate of assorted labeled cookies including gluten-free, almond chip, choc chip, snickerdoodle, and oat raisin next to a cup of tea and jar of gluten-free flour

Cookies and tasty Biscuits

Gluten-Free Vegan Snickerdoodles

Why I picked this recipe, I chose this recipe because it has an extra soft and chewy texture. Most ingredients are available at a regular supermarket.

Ingredients you’ll need

For the cookies

  • 3 tablespoons (37g) refined coconut oil, softened with a texture similar to softened butter
  • 3 tablespoons (48g) creamy cashew butter
  • ½ cup coconut sugar
  • 1½ flax eggs, 1.5 tablespoon flax meal + 4 tablespoons water, whisk and let set for 10 minutes
  • 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1⅓ cups (128g) blanched almond flour
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons (53g) cassava flour
  • 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoons kosher salt

To roll the cookies in

  • 3 tablespoons coconut sugar or raw turbinado sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Good if you have:

Celiac disease ✅

Dairy-free option ✅

Nut-free option ❌

Egg-free ✅

Ready in 60 minutes ✅

What makes it worth trying

This recipe uses simple ingredients, has lots of extra tips and It’s a good option if you’re new to gluten-free baking.

Get the full recipe here: https://www.bakerita.com/paleo-vegan-snickerdoodles/

Double Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies

Why I picked this recipe, I chose this recipe because it is a brownie-like cookie, Most ingredients are available at a regular supermarket.

Ingredients you’ll need

  • ½ cup coconut oil, solid at room temperature, similar to softened butter
  • ¾ cup coconut sugar
  • 1 egg, room temperature, OR 1 flax egg, 1 tablespoon flax meal whisked with 2½ tablespoons water, let stand for 5 minutes to gel before using*
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup (72g) Bob’s Red Mill blanched almond flour
  • ¾ cup (84g) Bob’s Red Mill hazelnut flour
  • ½ cup (3 oz, 85g) dark chocolate, chopped
  • ½ cup toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped
  • Flaky sea salt, to sprinkle on top, optional

Good if you have:

Celiac disease ✅

Dairy-free option ✅

Nut-free option ❌

Egg-free ✅

Ready in 60 minutes ✅

What makes it worth trying

This recipe has a lot of comments and It’s a good option if you’re new to gluten-free baking.

Get the full recipe here: https://www.bakerita.com/double-chocolate-hazelnut-cookies-gluten-free-paleo-vegan/

Gluten Free Tagalongs (A Girl Scout Cookie Copycat Recipe)

Why I picked this recipe, I chose this recipe because it doesn’t require any hard to find ingredients, Most ingredients are available at a regular supermarket.

Ingredients you’ll need

Cookies

  • 1 cup (226g) butter, at room temperature
  • ½ cup (63g) powdered sugar
  • 1 large egg white, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½    cups (210 g) Kim’s gluten free flour blend (a store bought blend may be used, but hasn’t been tested)
  • 2 tbsp (15g) cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Peanut Butter Filling

  • 1 cup (240g) smooth peanut butter
  • ¼ cup (57g) butter, softened
  • 1 cup (125g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Chocolate Coating

  • 12 oz (340g) chopped milk chocolate
  • 1 oz (28g) finely grated cocoa butter (grated on a micro plane grater) (the same amount of canola, vegetable, or melted coconut oil may be substituted)

Good if you have:

Celiac disease ✅

Dairy-free option ❌

Nut-free option ❌

Egg-free ❌

Ready in 60 minutes ❌

What makes it worth trying

This recipe uses simple ingredients,clear instructions, clear pictures and It’s a good option if you’re new to gluten-free baking.

Get the full recipe here: https://www.letthemeatgfcake.com/gluten-free-tagalongs/

Gluten Free Thin Mints (A Girl Scout Cookie Copycat Recipe)

Why I picked this recipe, I chose this recipe because it doesn’t require any hard to find ingredients, Most ingredients are available at a regular supermarket.

Ingredients you’ll need

  • ¾ cup (105 g) Kim’s all purpose gluten free flour blend (a store bought blend can be substituted, but hasn’t been tested)
  • 2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 large egg white, at room temperature
  • 2 sticks (1 cup or 226 g) butter, softened
  • ¼ cup (31 g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 8 ounces (226 g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
  • .8 oz (23 g) cocoa butter, finely chopped (melted coconut oil, canola, or vegetable oil may be substituted)
  • 1 drop peppermint extract

Good if you have:

Celiac disease ✅

Dairy-free option ❌

Nut-free option ✅

Egg-free ❌

Ready in 60 minutes ❌

What makes it worth trying

This recipe uses simple ingredients, has step by step instructions and It’s a good option if you’re new to gluten-free baking.

Get the full recipe here: https://www.letthemeatgfcake.com/gluten-free-thin-mints/#recipe

Crisp & Buttery Gluten-Free Chocolate Shortbread

Why I picked this recipe, I chose this recipe because it doesn’t require any eggs, Most ingredients are available at a regular supermarket.

Ingredients you’ll need

  • 1¼ cups (140 g) super-fine blanched almond flour
  • ¼ cup + 1 tablespoon (50 g) sweet rice flour, also called mochiko; do not substitute white or brown rice flour
  • ⅓ cup (36 g) dutch-processed cocoa powder
  • 3 tablespoons (24 g) cornstarch*
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup (4 oz) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons (78 g) granulated sugar, plus more for sprinkling (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Optional Add Ins

  • ¼ tsp peppermint extract
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 4 oz (⅔ cup) bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped

Good if you have:

Celiac disease ✅

Dairy-free option ❌

Nut-free option ✅

Egg-free ✅

Ready in 60 minutes ❌

What makes it worth trying

This recipe uses simple ingredients, detailed instructions with a video as well and It’s a good option if you’re new to gluten-free baking.

Get the full recipe here: https://www.snixykitchen.com/gluten-free-chocolate-shortbread-cookies/#recipe

Easy Chewy Gluten-Free Lemon Crinkle Cookies

Why I picked this recipe, I chose this recipe because they are a light citrus flavor, Most ingredients are available at a regular supermarket.

Ingredients you’ll need

  • 170 g (1 cup + 1 tablespoon) sweet rice flour, also called mochiko; do not substitute white or brown rice flour
  • 140 g (1¼ cups) super-fine blanched almond flour
  • 147 g (1¼ cups + 1 tablespoon) Bob’s Red Mill tapioca flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 10 tablespoons (141 g) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 200 g (1 cup) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest, from 2-3 lemons
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup powdered sugar, for rolling

Good if you have:

Celiac disease ✅

Dairy-free option ❌

Nut-free option ❌

Egg-free ❌

Ready in 60 minutes ✅

What makes it worth trying

This recipe uses simple ingredients, detailed instructions with a video as well and It’s a good option if you’re new to gluten-free baking.

Get the full recipe here: https://www.snixykitchen.com/gluten-free-lemon-crinkle-cookies/#recipe

Soft & Chewy Vegan Lemon Cookies

Why I picked this recipe, I chose this recipe because it has lots of tips and tricks to help you, almond flour, Most ingredients are available at a regular supermarket.

Ingredients you’ll need

  • 3 tablespoons (37g) light, fruity olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons (48g) creamy cashew butter, or other creamy nut butter
  • 1/3 cup coconut sugar
  • 1½ flax eggs, see Notes
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice + 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1⅔ cups (160g) blanched almond flour
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • Raw cane sugar, turbinado sugar, or coconut sugar

Good if you have:

Celiac disease ✅

Dairy-free option ✅

Nut-free option ❌

Egg-free ❌

Ready in 60 minutes ✅

What makes it worth trying

This recipe uses simple ingredients and It’s a good option if you’re new to gluten-free baking.

Get the full recipe here: https://www.bakerita.com/gluten-free-vegan-lemon-cookies/

White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

Why I picked this recipe, I chose this recipe because it doesn’t require xanthan gum, almond flour, Most ingredients are available at a regular supermarket.

Ingredients you’ll need

  • 1¼ cups whole macadamia nuts, toasted
  • ½ butter (1 stick), softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract or vanilla paste
  • 1½ cups all-purpose gluten-free flour blend
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter)
  • 1 cup vanilla chocolate chips

Good if you have:

Celiac disease ✅

Dairy-free option ❌

Nut-free option ❌

Egg-free ❌

Ready in 60 minutes ✅

What makes it worth trying

This recipe uses simple ingredients, has lots of reviews and It’s a good option if you’re new to gluten-free baking.

Get the full recipe here: https://www.glutenfreepalate.com/gluten-free-white-chocolate-macadamia-cookies/

Healthy Lofthouse Sugar Cookies (Gluten-Free + Grain-Free)

Why I picked this recipe, I chose this recipe because it would make a good party cookie, Most ingredients are available at a regular supermarket.

Ingredients you’ll need

For the Cookies:

  • ½ cup ghee, melted and cooled (or sub 1 stick of unsalted butter, melted and cooled)
  • ⅓ cup light amber maple syrup
  • 1 large egg plus 1 egg yolk, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1 cup arrowroot starch
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Option 1 – Coconut Butter Glaze (Paleo Option):

  • ¼ cup melted coconut butter
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 –2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk, to thin as needed

Option 2 – Cream Cheese Icing (Thick, fluffy, spreadable. More of a frosting vibe—great for soft sugar cookies or holiday cutouts. Gives a richer, tangier flavor that holds shape for piping or spreading.):

  • 2 tablespoons room temperature ghee
  • 2 oz. dairy-free cream cheese, or sub regular cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 cups sifted organic powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon almond extract
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1-2 tablespoons unsweetened almond milk, if needed

Good if you have:

Celiac disease ✅

Dairy-free option ✅

Nut-free option ❌

Egg-free ❌

Ready in 60 minutes ❌

What makes it worth trying

This recipe uses simple ingredients, has lots of help photos and It’s a good option if you’re new to gluten-free baking.

Get the full recipe here: https://rachaelsgoodeats.com/healthy-lofthouse-sugar-cookies/

Gluten Free Sugar Cookies

Why I picked this recipe, I chose this recipe because it doesn’t require, almond flour, Most ingredients are available at a regular supermarket.

Ingredients you’ll need

  • ¼ cup vegan butter or ghee, at room temperature
  • ½ cup palm shortening
  • 1 cup organic cane sugar
  • 1 large egg, at room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 ½ teaspoons xanthan gum
  • ½ cup millet flour
  • ¾ cup sorghum flour + more for rolling
  • 1 ¼ cups tapioca starch

Good if you have:

Celiac disease ✅

Dairy-free option ❌

Nut-free option ✅

Egg-free ❌

Ready in 60 minutes ✅

What makes it worth trying

This recipe uses simple ingredients and It’s a good option if you’re new to gluten-free baking.

Get the full recipe here: https://www.allergyfreealaska.com/gluten-free-dairy-free-sugar-cookies/#mv-creation-4-jtr

Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies

Why I picked this recipe, I chose this recipe because it doesn’t require xanthan gum, almond flour, Most ingredients are available at a regular supermarket.

Ingredients you’ll need

Original recipe (1X) yields 40 servings

Cookies:

  • 2 ½ cups gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs

Icing:

  • ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar

Good if you have:

Celiac disease ✅

Dairy-free option ❌

Nut-free option ✅

Egg-free ❌

Ready in 60 minutes ❌

What makes it worth trying

This recipe uses simple ingredients, has a lot of reviews and It’s a good option if you’re new to gluten-free baking.

Get the full recipe here: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/240496/gluten-free-sugar-cookies/

Double Chocolate Gluten Free Cookies!

Why I picked this recipe, I chose this recipe because it doesn’t require any hard to find ingredients, Most ingredients are available at a regular supermarket.

Ingredients you’ll need

  • 125 g unsalted butter
  • 200 g light brown sugar
  • 1 medium egg
  • 250 g gluten free plain flour
  • 35 g cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 200 g chocolate chips I used white ones!

Good if you have:

Celiac disease ✅

Dairy-free option ❌

Nut-free option ✅

Egg-free ❌

Ready in 60 minutes ✅

What makes it worth trying

This recipe uses simple ingredients, has helpful notes and over 40 comments and It’s a good option if you’re new to gluten-free baking.

Get the full recipe here: https://www.janespatisserie.com/2015/09/02/double-chocolate-gluten-free-cookies/

Gluten-Free Thumbprint Cookies

Why I picked this recipe, I chose this recipe because it doesn’t require xanthan gum, almond flour, Most ingredients are available at a regular supermarket.

Ingredients you’ll need

  • 1 ¾ cups gluten-free flour, see note (8 ounces; 226 grams)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup butter, softened (4 ounces; 113 grams)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (3 ½ ounces; 100 grams)
  • 1 large egg (about 2 ounces; 56 grams out of shell)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla or almond extract, see note
  • ¼ cup jam, any flavor (3 ounces; 85 grams)

Good if you have:

Celiac disease ✅

Dairy-free option ❌

Nut-free option ✅

Egg-free ❌

Ready in 60 minutes ✅

What makes it worth trying

This recipe uses simple ingredients, has lots of recipe notes and It’s a good option if you’re new to gluten-free baking.

Get the full recipe here: https://glutenfreebaking.com/gluten-free-thumbprint-cookies/

Classic Gluten Free Monte Carlo Biscuits

Why I picked this recipe, I chose this recipe because it doesn’t require xanthan gum, almond flour, it doesn’t have a lot of extra writing and gets straight to the recipe. Most ingredients are available at a regular supermarket.

Ingredients you’ll need

  • 180 grams Unsalted Butter softened
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar loosely packed
  • 1 Tbsp Honey
  • 1 Tbsp Golden Syrup
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 ¼ cup Gluten Free Self Raising Flour any brand
  • ¾ cup Gluten Free Plain Flour any brand
  • ½ cup  Desiccated Coconut

Biscuit Filling

  • 60 grams Unsalted Butter softened
  • ¾ cup Icing Sugar CSR brand is GF
  • 1 tsp Full Cream Milk
  • Raspberry Jam

Good if you have:

Celiac disease ✅

Dairy-free option ❌

Nut-free option ✅

Egg-free ❌

Ready in 60 minutes ✅

What makes it worth trying

This recipe uses simple ingredients, is a classic cookie turned gluten free and It’s a good option if you’re new to gluten-free baking.

Get the full recipe here: https://champagneandgumboots.com.au/blogs/gluten-free-recipes/classic-gluten-free-monte-carlo-biscuits?srsltid=AfmBOootTaaRsC_Znka2tKifscWisjh1Oog5q2eSt2ufOP5YybtJueOi

Peanut Butter Biscuits (Gluten Free)

Why I picked this recipe, I chose this recipe because it doesn’t require xanthan gum, almond flour, it doesn’t have a lot of extra writing and gets straight to the recipe. Most ingredients are available at a regular supermarket.

Ingredients you’ll need

  • 125g butter, chopped, at room temperature
  • 1 cup Chelsea Soft Brown Sugar or Chelsea Dark Cane Sugar, lightly packed
  • ½ cup crunchy peanut butter
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup rice flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Topping

  • ⅓ cup finely chopped chocolate
  • ¼ cup chopped peanuts

Good if you have:

Celiac disease ✅

Dairy-free option ❌

Nut-free option ❌

Egg-free ❌

Ready in 60 minutes ✅

What makes it worth trying

This recipe uses simple ingredients and It’s a good option if you’re new to gluten-free baking.

Get the full recipe here: https://www.chelsea.co.nz/recipes/browse-recipes/peanut-butter-biscuits-gluten-free

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

Why I picked this recipe, I chose this recipe because it only requires 3 ingredients, Most ingredients are available at a regular supermarket.

Ingredients you’ll need

  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg

Good if you have:

Celiac disease ✅

Dairy-free option ✅

Nut-free option ❌

Egg-free ❌

Ready in 60 minutes ✅

What makes it worth trying

This recipe uses simple ingredients, has over 2000 reviews and It’s a good option if you’re new to gluten-free baking.

Get the full recipe here: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/9998/flourless-peanut-butter-cookies/

Healthy Homemade Nutter Butters

Why I picked this recipe, I chose this recipe because it doesn’t require any eggs or dairy, Most ingredients are available at a regular supermarket.

Ingredients you’ll need

Cookies

  • 1/2 cup unsweetened creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2/3 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder

Filling

  • 1/4 cup unsweetened creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup

Good if you have:

Celiac disease ✅

Dairy-free option ✅

Nut-free option ❌

Egg-free ✅

Ready in 60 minutes ✅

What makes it worth trying

This recipe uses simple ingredients, has lots of helpful tips and photos and It’s a good option if you’re new to gluten-free baking.

Get the full recipe here: https://rachaelsgoodeats.com/homemade-nutter-butters/

Meringue Cookies

Why I picked this recipe, I chose this recipe because it doesn’t require xanthan gum, almond flour ,it doesn’t have a lot of extra writing and gets straight to the recipe. Most ingredients are available at a regular supermarket.

Ingredients you’ll need

  • 2 large egg whites
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (Optional)

Good if you have:

Celiac disease ✅

Dairy-free option ✅

Nut-free option ✅

Egg-free ❌

Ready in 60 minutes ✅

What makes it worth trying

This recipe uses simple ingredients, has over 100 reviews and It’s a good option if you’re new to gluten-free baking.

Get the full recipe here: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/9847/meringue-cookies/


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