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Gluten Free Christmas Recipes

The holiday season is a time for joy, togetherness, and—of course—baking! Whether you’re hosting a festive brunch, preparing a gluten free holiday dinner, or simply baking treats to share, these Gluten Free Holiday Recipes are designed to be simple, delicious, and perfect for the season.

Growing up in Austria, Christmas baking was a cherished tradition. My mom and I would spend hours in the kitchen making Austrian classics like Vanillekipferl (Vanilla Crescents) and Linzer Augen (Linzer Cookies). And to this day these cookies are my Gluten Free Christmas Recipes to make.

Gluten Free Austrian Christmas Cookies

Baking Christmas cookies with my mom in Austria is one of my most cherished holiday traditions. Although it’s been years since I’ve spent the holidays at home, I’ve transformed some of my favorite family recipes into gluten-free versions so everyone can share in the joy.

  • Gluten Free Almond Windmill Cookies (Speculaas Cookies) with sliced almonds
    Gluten Free Almond Windmill Cookies (Speculaas Cookies)
  • fresh baked gluten free linzer cookies
    Gluten Free Linzer Cookies
  • Gluten free Austrian Vanilla Crescent Cookies made with almond flour
    Gluten Free Vanilla Crescent Cookies
  • Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies
  • gluten free butter cookies dipped in dark chocolate and garnished with some chopped up almonds on brown parchment paper
    Gluten Free Butter Cookies
  • Gluten Free Rum Balls
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More Gluten Free Christmas Cookies

Looking for American classic Christmas cookies like gluten-free thumbprints, perfect sugar cookies for cut-outs, and everyone’s favorite soft molasses cookies? You’re in the right place—find all these festive recipes and more on my website!

  • Gluten Free Soft Molasses Cookies
  • pecan shortbread cookies with dark chocolate chunks and flaky sea salt on a dark sheet tray
    Gluten Free Pecan Shortbread
  • gluten free thumbprint cookies filled with lemon curd
    Gluten Free Thumbprint Cookies
  • gluten free sugar cookies decorated like christmas sugar cookies
    Gluten Free Sugar Cookies (Perfect for Cut-Outs)
  • Gluten Free Classic Biscotti
  • Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies with a powdered sugar coating
    Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
More Cookie Recipes

Holiday Brunch Favorites

No matter if you start your Christmas Morning with Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls, a skillet of gluten free monkey bread or a slice of Gluten Free Orange Cranberry Bread, there are lots of delicious holiday brunch favorites on my website for you to choose from. A personal favorite is my Gluten Free Orange Cardamom Cake.

  • close up of sour cream waffles, gluten free waffles topped with powdered sugar, sour cream and fresh berries
    Gluten Free Waffles
  • Gluten Free Monkey Bread
  • Gluten Free Pumpkin Coffee Cake
  • a gluten free breakfast cake with blueberries in a cast iron skillet topped with whipped cream, a spoon full of the cake has been removed
    Gluten Free Breakfast Cake
  • Gluten Free Gingerbread Loaf
  • gluten free cranberry orange scones with an orange glaze on parchment paper, surrounded by fresh canberries
    Gluten Free Cranberry Orange Scones

Gluten Free Breads and Biscuits

From soft, fluffy gluten free dinner rolls to everyone's favorite gluten free sourcream biscuits, I’ve got all the recipes to make your gluten-free celebrations special!

  • Soft, fluffy gluten free pumpkin dinner rolls with sage garlic butter—perfect for Thanksgiving and cozy fall meals. Easy to make and packed with cozy flavor!
    Gluten Free Pumpkin Dinner Rolls
  • slices of gluten free cranberry walnut bread on parchment paper
    Gluten Free Cranberry Walnut Bread (Sourdough Discard Recipe)
  • gluten free yorkshire puddings in muffin tin
    Gluten Free Popovers (Sourdough Discard Recipe)
  • Gluten Free Sweet Potato Biscuits
  • a sliced gluten free cornbread baked in a skillet, topped with melted butter and flaky sea salt, gluten free skillet cornrbread
    Gluten Free Skillet Cornbread
  • Gluten Free Soft Dinner Rolls


Gluten Free Holiday Desserts (that aren't pumpkin)

Craving gluten free holiday desserts that go beyond pumpkin? From a rich flourless chocolate cake to homemade gluten free tiramisu and gluten free apple crumb cake, I’ve got a variety of festive treats to sweeten your season!

  • a slice of gluten free chocolate swiss roll filled with cherry jam and whipped cream. topped with whipped cream and chocolate curls
    Gluten Free Chocolate Swiss Roll
  • a gluten free cranberry upside down cake with some fresh cranberries scattered around it
    Gluten Free Cranberry Upside Down Cake
  • Flourless Chocolate Espresso Cake (Gluten Free)
  • a gluten free tiramisu cake made with a sponge cake and filled with a mascarpone filling. Topped with cocoa powder and chopped chocolate
    Gluten Free Tiramisu Cake Roll
  • sliced gluten free lemon bundt cake
    Gluten Free Lemon Bundt Cake
  • Gluten Free Chocolate Pudding

Homemade Gluten Free Christmas Gifts

Looking for homemade gluten free Christmas gift ideas? Delight your loved ones with treats like sweet and crunchy candied pecans, flavorful granola, or other festive goodies—all easy to make and perfect for gifting!

  • How to make Dark Chocolate Truffles
  • Gluten Free Austrian Candied Almonds (Gebrannte Mandeln)
  • Pumpkin Spice Granola
  • Cinnamon Roasted Pecans in cute mugs
    Gluten Free Cinnamon Spiced Pecans
  • Gluten Free Peanut Butter Granola
  • Gluten Free Almond Biscotti topped with toasted sliced almonds on a dark sheet tray.
    Gluten Free Almond Biscotti

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Hi, I'm Daniela!

I'm Daniela, a trained Pastry Chef and the creator of The Gluten Free Austrian. With experience in fine dining and bakeries, my Celiac Disease diagnosis over 20 years ago inspires me to develop gluten-free recipes that capture cherished flavors, blending French pastry elegance, American comfort, and a touch of my Austrian heritage.

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    Gluten Free Waffle Cones
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  • gluten free potato pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer in Austria) topped with some sour cream and chives
    Gluten Free Kartoffelpuffer (Austrian Potato Pancakes)
  • a bowl of authentic gluten free cooked sauerkraut in a bowl
    Gluten Free Cooked Sauerkraut
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Recipes using Caputo Fioreglut Gluten Free Flour

  • Gluten Free No Knead Focaccia
  • Gluten Free Soft Dinner Rolls
  • gluten free ciabatta rolls made with caputo fioreglut on parchment paper
    Gluten Free Ciabatta Bread
  • homemade gluten free pizza dough topped with pizza sauce, melted cheese and jalapenos on parchment paper. sliced in pieces
    Gluten Free Pizza Dough
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