21 of the Best Gluten-Free Cookies for Worry-Free Baking

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Learn how to make the most delicious and creative alternative cookies when following a gluten-free diet. You can enjoy every bite of fun sweet treats like lemon almond macaroons and new spins on classics like paleo chewy chocolate chip. Read on to discover our collection of Foodal’s favorite recipes now.

Homemade Einkorn Spelt Graham Crackers

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Transform a store-bought classic into an artisanal, made-from-scratch cookie. These crisp graham crackers are crafted with a blend of ancient grains like einkorn and spelt flours, sweetened by a little molasses and honey and subtly flavored with a hint of cinnamon. Read more now for the complete recipe.

Soft Ginger Cookies (Gluten Free)

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Our recipe for soft and chewy gluten-free ginger cookies will warm you up with a mix of spices. Coated in granulated sugar right before baking, you’ll love the delicate crunch that’s all around the outside of each tender morsel. And a fresh batch can be made in under 45 minutes. Learn how to make the recipe now.

Paleo Honey Blueberry Cookies

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With no eggs, dairy, or gluten, paleo honey blueberry cookies are a sweet treat you can feel good about eating, down to the very last crumb. Blanched almond flour gives the dessert moisture and a subtle nuttiness, and is the perfect base for juicy, bursting fresh blueberries. Learn how to make them now.

Lace Cookies: A Beautiful Treat for the Most Special Occasions

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Can you make a beautiful dessert with a few simple ingredients? It’s certainly possible with our lace cookies. With items you more than likely already have in your kitchen, you can bake these delicate delights right away. Read more now on Foodal to make a treat that will be a perfect fit for any special occasion.

29 of the Best Christmas Cookies for Holiday Baking

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Break out your sheet pans and roll up those sleeves – it’s cookie time! We’ve gathered the best of the best for holiday baking in our roundup, from crisp and crunchy to soft and tender, dolloped, rolled, or cut out, dipped and decorated with royal icing. There’s something for everyone here! Read more now on Foodal.

Peanut Butter Honey Brown Rice Cereal Treats

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If peanut butter treats are your thing, you’ll fall for these flavor-packed no-bake morsels. They’re an addictive mouthful of crispy brown rice cereal and chewy dried cranberries coated in a smooth blend of creamy peanut butter and honey. Read more now to add this recipe to your collection of sweet crunchy snacks.

Old-Fashioned Sugar Cookies

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The classics never go out of style, like our homemade old-fashioned sugar cookies. A short list of simple ingredients makes the recipe easy to prepare. Soft, moist, and with a hint of lemon zest, these are sweet treats that you’ll want to make for any and every occasion. Read more now for the full recipe.

Anise Biscotti

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Craving a crunchy cookie you can dunk in your morning cup of coffee? Nothing says “buongiorno” better than our anise biscotti. They are delectably aromatic treats with crushed anise seed and extract. Lightly sweet with a subtle nuttiness from chopped almonds, you’ll want to keep these in stock. Read more now.

Salted White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

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Love the chew of a hearty cookie? This delightfully sweet and salty version of a classic oatmeal cookie features old-fashioned rolled oats, white chocolate chips, and a perfect pinch of flaky sea salt on top of each one. You’ll want to keep a cup of milk ready for all your dunking needs. Get the recipe now.

Flower Power Sugar Cookies

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If you want to bake something that will definitely impress at your next cookie exchange or party, our homemade pretty flower cookies look fresh as a daisy. Learn how to make these beautiful botanicals with royal icing and sprinkles with a simple piping technique. Read more now for the full floral tutorial.

Chickpea Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten Free and Vegan)

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Can you make a tasty chocolate chip cookie that’s vegan and gluten free? It may seem impossible, but our delicious chickpea chocolate chip cookies will destroy any doubt. Garbanzo bean flour is a great gluten-free base, and these cookies are easy to make, with a slightly firm crust and chewy centers. Read more now.