Baking
Gluten-Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
Fudgy gluten-free chocolate crinkle cookies rolled in powdered sugar for a snowy crackle. Check the labels on packaged ingredients.
4 hr 37 min 30
Gluten-Free Christmas Recipes
Christmas cooking often hides gluten in glaze packets, cookie cutters shared with wheat dough, candy cane toppings, and flour-thickened sides. This collection gathers gluten-free Christmas mains, cookies, desserts, sides, and drinks so you can plan the holiday without guessing. Recipes tagged for Christmas appear here alongside a few favorites already on the site. Use certified gluten-free flour blends, chocolate, sprinkles, and crackers where the recipes call for them, and check every label. Start with a roast, fill the cookie trays, and finish with eggnog, hot chocolate, or punch. Cross-link into dinner, baking, desserts, and drinks for more ideas year-round.
13 holiday recipes · 10 related recipes · Updated
Holiday guides
Christmas recipes
Baking
Gluten-Free Christmas Fruitcake
Moist Christmas fruitcake packed with orange-soaked dried fruit and pecans in a lightly spiced batter. Use products labeled gluten-free and check labels.
35 hr 16
Drinks And Smoothies
Gluten-Free Cranberry Pomegranate Holiday Punch
Sparkling cranberry pomegranate punch with orange, lime, ginger ale, and rosemary. Use products labeled gluten-free and check labels.
10 min 12
Vegan
Salads And Sides
Gluten-Free Duchess Potatoes
Piped duchess potato rosettes with butter, egg yolks, and Parmesan, baked golden. Use products labeled gluten-free and check labels.
1 hr 15 min 8
Drinks And Smoothies
Gluten-Free Eggnog
Thick, creamy eggnog with real vanilla and fresh nutmeg. Serves 8. Vegetarian friendly. Use products labeled gluten-free and check labels.
4 hr 25 min 8
Baking
Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies
Crisp-edged gingerbread cookies with deep molasses flavor and warm spice. Use products labeled gluten-free and check labels.
2 hr 35 min 24
Dinner
Gluten-Free Herb-Crusted Prime Rib
A classic Christmas centerpiece made with a label-checked mustard and no flour rub. Use products labeled gluten-free and check labels.
55 hr 8
Dairy-Free
Dinner
Gluten-Free Honey Mustard Glazed Ham
Spiral ham with a homemade honey, Dijon, and orange glaze - skip the glaze packet. Use products labeled gluten-free and check labels.
4 hr 20 min 12
Dairy-Free
Baking
Gluten-Free Lebkuchen (German Spice Cookies)
Traditional Nuremberg-style lebkuchen use little or no flour, so they adapt naturally to a gluten-free kitchen. Check the labels on packaged ingredients.
45 min 24
Dairy-Free
Drinks And Smoothies
Gluten-Free Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Stovetop peppermint hot chocolate with real chocolate, cocoa, and crushed candy canes. Use products labeled gluten-free and check labels.
15 min 4
Party And Appetizers
Gluten-Free Potato Rosti Bites with Smoked Salmon
Crispy mini potato rosti topped with dill sour cream, smoked salmon, and capers. Use products labeled gluten-free and check labels.
55 min 8
Baking
Gluten-Free Yorkshire Puddings
Puffy, crisp gluten-free Yorkshire puddings from a rested egg batter, baked in smoking-hot fat. Check the labels on packaged ingredients.
1 hr 12 min 12
Desserts
Gluten-Free Yule Log (Buche de Noel)
A gluten-free yule log with chocolate sponge, whipped cream filling, and bark-textured ganache. Check the labels on packaged ingredients.
3 hr 10
Related published recipes
Already on the site and a natural fit for a christmas table.
Snacks
Gluten-Free Candied Pecans
Perfectly spiced and toasted to golden perfection, they are an addictive snack for any occasion. Use products labeled gluten-free and check labels.
35 min 4
Vegan
Desserts
Gluten-Free Chocolate Truffles with Cocoa
Chocolate truffles set bittersweet chocolate and cream, then roll in cocoa. The chocolate and cocoa should be labeled gluten-free. Serves 4.
2 hr 30 min 4
Baking
Gluten-Free Gingerbread Loaf
This moist and fragrant gluten-free gingerbread loaf bursts with warm spice and a tender crumb. Check the labels on packaged ingredients.
1 hr 45 min 10
Baking
Gluten-Free Linzer Cookies
Linzer sandwich cookies on a gluten-free flour blend. Serves 24. Vegetarian friendly. Check the labels on packaged ingredients.
55 min 24
Drinks And Smoothies
Gluten-Free Peppermint Mocha
A rich and creamy peppermint mocha, perfectly blended for a delightful holiday treat. Use products labeled gluten-free and check labels.
8 min 2
Salads And Sides
Gluten-Free Scalloped Potatoes
Indulge in creamy, tender slices of potato baked to golden perfection in a rich, savory sauce. Use products labeled gluten-free and check labels.
1 hr 10 min 4
Desserts
Gluten-Free Shortbread Cookies
Crisp, sandy butter shortbread pressed in an 8x8 pan, scored and baked low and slow. 16 fingers. Check labels on every package.
1 hr 45 min 16
Baking
Gluten-Free Spritz Cookies
Buttery spritz cookies pressed into wreaths and trees, with vanilla and almond. About 48 cookies. Check labels on every package.
1 hr 48
Desserts
Gluten-Free Sugar Cookies with Royal Icing
Cut-out sugar cookies that hold their shape, decorated with royal icing. About 24 cookies. Check labels on every package.
2 hr 40 min 24
Baking
Gluten-Free Thumbprint Cookies
Delicate and tender, these gluten-free thumbprint cookies offer a delightful crumb with a sweet, buttery flavor. Check the labels on packaged ingredients.
45 min 4
Common questions
Is Christmas ham gluten-free?
Many spiral hams are gluten-free, but glaze packets and some curing solutions are not. Choose a ham labeled gluten-free, throw away the included packet, and brush on a homemade honey mustard glaze instead.
How do gluten-free Christmas cookies hold their shape?
A certified gluten-free 1-to-1 flour blend with xanthan gum, a well-chilled dough, and a rest for cut shapes before baking keep edges sharp. Use cutters and boards that are clean or set aside for gluten-free baking.
Are candy canes and sprinkles gluten-free?
Many candy canes and sprinkles are gluten-free, but some contain wheat starch or share a line with wheat. Read every bag and choose ones labeled gluten-free before crushing them onto cookies or hot chocolate.