Description
These Gluten Free Christmas Snickerdoodles are the perfect holiday cookie: soft and chewy with a warm cinnamon flavor and festive pops of red and green. Whether you’re looking for easy Christmas cookie ideas, gluten-free desserts, or quick holiday treats, this easy recipe delivers nostalgia and joy in every bite. Ideal for cookie exchanges, dessert platters, or cozy evenings with hot cocoa, they’re a beautiful addition to your holiday baking tradition. No chilling required—just mix, roll, and bake!
Ingredients
1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon cream of tartar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
Red and green gumdrops or sugar sprinkles (as needed)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for rolling)
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (for rolling)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the egg and vanilla extract, beating until smooth.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, baking soda, cream of tartar, cinnamon, and salt.
5. Gradually combine the dry mixture with the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
6. In a small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons sugar with ½ teaspoon cinnamon for rolling.
7. Scoop 1.5 tablespoons of dough, roll into balls, and coat each ball in cinnamon-sugar mixture.
8. Gently press red and green gumdrops or sprinkles onto the tops of each dough ball.
9. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
10. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers appear slightly underbaked.
11. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend that includes xanthan gum.
Don’t overbake; remove the cookies while the centers still look soft.
Store in an airtight container to keep them soft for days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: gluten free snickerdoodles, holiday cookies, Christmas baking, easy cookie recipe, gluten free dessert