A round-up of favorite gluten-free holiday cookies and bars for festive baking, all in one convenient spot! Here you'll find variations of shortbread cookies, chocolate cookies, coconut cookies, no-bake cookies, and bars or squares, all perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges or holiday parties.
![A collage of images with text overlay for 22 Christmas cookies and bars, all gluten-free.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/22-christmas-cookies-and-bars-pin.jpeg)
Is there anything more traditional about the holidays than baking cookies? It's fun to bake our favorite holiday cookies, but every year I like to add a few new recipes. Here are 22 gluten-free Christmas cookies and bars from my kitchen to yours!
'Tis the season for baking fun, and I've got you covered with this collection of delicious holiday treats. This line-up covers all the bases: different types of almond flour shortbread, several varieties of chocolate chip cookies, tasty coconut creations, and easy no-bake options.
Whether you're gluten-sensitive or just up for a tasty twist, these recipes for Christmas cookies and bars are here to make your holiday baking stress-free and scrumptious. So, let's dive in, grab those ingredients, and get ready to impress your friends and family with some awesome gluten-free goodies!
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Gluten-free Shortbread Cookies
![A hand selecting an orange cardamom almond flour cookie.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Orange-Cardamom-Almond-Flour-Cookies-1.jpg)
![Picking up a Cardamom Orange Shortbread Cookie](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Cardamom-Orange-Shortbread-Cookies-square-150x150.jpg)
![Overhead view of shortbread cookies with plaid ribbon.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/overhead-view-of-shortbread-cookies-with-ribbon.jpg)
![overhead view of cookies with ribbon](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/overhead-view-of-shortbread-cookies-with-ribbon-square-150x150.jpg)
![Overhead view of a plate of almond flour early gray shortbread with lemon glaze.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/earl-gray-almond-shortbread-cu.jpg)
![Overhead view of a plate of gluten-free Earl Gray almond flour shortbread cookies.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/earl-gray-almond-shortbread-sq-1-150x150.jpg)
![Rosemary shortbread cookies tied with a ribbon.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Rosemary-Shortbread-Cookies-tied-with-ribbon-1.jpg)
![A stack of rosemary cookies tied with a ribbon](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Rosemary-Shortbread-Cookies-stacked-square-150x150.jpg)
![Overhead view of chocolate drizzled espresso shortbread cookies with a cup of coffee.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Espresso-Shortbread-Cookies-oh.jpg)
![Overhead view of Espresso Shortbread Cookies on a square plate](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Espresso-Shortbread-Cookies-oh-sq-150x150.jpg)
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
![A stack of gluten-free chewy coffee cookies.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/chewy-coffee-cookies-stacked.jpg)
![Gluten-free Coffee Cookies stacked.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/chewy-coffee-cookies-sq-150x150.jpg)
![A plate and a container of gluten-free pumpkin pecan cookies.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/pumpkin-pecan-cookies-1a.jpg)
![A small black plate with four gluten-free pumpkin pecan chocolate chip cookies.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/pumpkin-pecan-cookies-sq-150x150.jpg)
![Gluten-free chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/chocolate-chip-cookies-on-rack-1.jpg)
![Gluten-free chewy chocolate chip cookies on a cooling rack.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/chocolate-chip-cookies-sq-150x150.jpg)
![Gluten-free cranberry pecan white chocolate oatmeal cookies in rows on a serving plate.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cranberry-pecan-white-chocolate-oatmeal-cookies-1.jpg)
![Cranberry pistachio oatmeal cookies with white chocolate in rows on a serving plate.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/cranberry-pecan-white-chocolate-oatmeal-cookies-sq-150x150.jpg)
![4-ingredient peanut butter cookies in a metal tin.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Easiest-4-ingredient-peanut-butter-cookies-oh-view.jpg)
![overhead view of 4-ingredient peanut butter cookies](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/easiest-4-ingredient-peanut-butter-cookies-sq2-150x150.jpg)
![Chocolate chip cookies made with almond flour and coconut flour stacked on a cooling rack.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/chocolate-chip-cookies-stacked.jpg)
![Almond flour chocolate chip cookies on a plate.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/chocolate-chip-cookies-sq-150x150.jpg)
Coconut Cookies: Gluten-Free
![Cranberry White Chocolate Macaroons piled on a pedestal cake plate.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/cranberry-white-chocolate-macaroons-1-1.jpg)
![white chocolate macaroons on a cake plate](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/cranberry-white-chocolate-macaroons-sq-2-150x150.jpg)
![A stack of crispy salted coconut cookies.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/crispy-salted-coconut-cookies-stacked-2.jpg)
![Sprinkling salt on Crispy Salted Coconut Cookies.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Crispy-Salted-Coconut-Cookies-1-150x150.jpg.webp)
No-Bake Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies and Bars
![Chocolate Almond Snowballs on a white pedestal cake plate.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Chocolate-Almond-Snowballs-on-a-white-pedestal-cake-plate.jpg)
![No bake chocolate almond snowballs on a pedestal cake plate.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/no-bake-chocolate-almond-snowballs-sq-150x150.jpg)
![A stack of no-bake coconut date logs wrapped for a homemade food gift.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/no-bake-coconut-date-logs-sliced.jpg)
![No bake coconut date logs sliced and stacked.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/no-bake-coconut-date-logs-sliced-sq-150x150.jpg)
![No-bake chocolate peanut butter bars stacked up.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/chocolate-peanut-butter-bars-2.jpg)
![No-bake chocolate peanut butter bars stacked up.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/chocolate-peanut-butter-bars-2-150x150.jpg)
![A baking pan with no-bake chocolate peanut butter rice krispie squares.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/chocolate-peanut-butter-rice-krispie-squares-cu-1.jpg)
![Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie squares in a glass baking pan.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/chocolate-peanut-butter-rice-krispie-squares-sliced-150x150.jpg.webp)
![Peanut butter bars with a swirled chocolate topping cut into triangles.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/peanut-butter-swirl-bars_.jpg)
![Overhead view of Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars with a small serving lifter](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Square-image-Peanut-Butter-Chocolate-Bars-150x150.jpg)
Gluten-Free Bars and Squares
![Apple cheesecake crumble bars with sliced apples.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/apple-cheesecake-bars-2.jpg)
![Gluten-free Apple Cheesecake Bars with Caramel Sauce close up view of one bar](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/apple-cheesecake-bar-1-150x150.jpg)
![A stack of gluten-free butter tart squares.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image-3.jpeg)
![Canadian Butter Tart Squares. All the flavour of traditional butter tarts, without the pastry. These have a gluten-free shortbread crust! |www.flavourandsavour.com](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Gluten-free-Butter-Tart-Squares-2-150x150.jpg.webp)
![A baking pan with sliced Cranberry Lemon Oat Bars.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image-4.jpeg)
![a stack of Cranberry Lemon Oat Bars on a plaid cloth](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Cranberry-Lemon-Oat-Bars-stacked-1-150x150.jpg.webp)
![Soft and chewy Italian almond cookies on a plate.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/amaretti-cookies-1-1.jpg)
![Amaretti or Italian almond cookies on a plate with a red plaid ribbon.](https://www.flavourandsavour.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/amaretti-cookies-sq-150x150.jpg)
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