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Gluten Free Christmas Snickerdoodles

  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 18 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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

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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