Get those eggs and butter ready, because we’re going to be making the very best gluten free cookies you’ve ever had!
(If you can’t have eggs and butter, each recipe makes suggestions for how to replace them so never fear! And if this list is missing any of your favorites, be sure to check out the category archives for all our gluten free cookies recipes.)
What’s special about these gluten free cookie recipes?
Whether your favorite type of cookie is crispy, chewy, thick, thin, chocolate, peanut butter, ginger, vanilla, chocolate, filled or plain, there’s a favorite gluten free cookie recipe here for you.
What if you’re just starting out, and you don’t have any gluten free flour blends in your pantry? Try our flourless recipes.
If you want to get fancy, try decorating our cut-out gluten free sugar cookies for each holiday season. Maybe you just want to look like you got fancy? Drop cookies rolled in gluten free rainbow nonpareils are for you.
If you want to see every single recipe for gluten free cookies here on the blog, there are hundreds waiting for you. If you want to learn about easy gluten free cookie baking, and see some highlights, read on!
Some of my favorite gluten free cookie recipes
Whether you’ve run out of gluten-free flour or just prefer a simpler recipe, our naturally gluten-free flourless peanut butter cookies are for you.
Made from just five regular pantry ingredients, they still deliver a delightful contrast of textures, with a crispy exterior giving way to a soft, chewy interior. Don’t let the lack of gluten-free flour hold you back from enjoying a wonderful batch of cookies!
These soft gluten free sugar cookies, complete with a silky meringue-type frosting, are perfect for any celebration. These cookies are designed to hold any shape you dream of. Be it hearts for Valentine’s Day or stars for Christmas, the possibilities are endless.
Our perfectly-spiced gluten-free gingersnaps, the quintessential crispy spice cookie, offer that delightful snap as you break them in half. These gingersnaps are not just perfect for enjoying on their own, but they also make excellent cookie crumbs for your favorite no-bake pies.
This simple recipe for thick and chewy gluten free oatmeal cookies is crispy around the edges, soft and chewy the rest of the way through. Make them with chocolate chips, raisins, or a combination of your favorite dry mix-ins. You can even make them without oats with the right ingredients!
Our classic, super easy, thick and chewy gluten-free chocolate chip cookies, packed with the perfect amount of semi-sweet chocolate chips, have that irresistible crunch on the outside and a soft, chewy center. These gf chocolate chip cookies will have you reaching for seconds. And thirds…
Get ready for a treat with our giant, easy-to-make gluten-free chocolate chip monster cookies. Made with gluten-free oats, rich peanut butter, and plenty of brown sugar, these cookies have just the right balance of taste and texture – all without any rice flour at all. Loaded with all the flavors you love, these cookies are also freezer-friendly, so make a double batch and keep some on hand for whenever the craving hits.
Experience into the joy of the holiday season any time with our soft and chewy gluten-free gingerbread men cookies. A chewier version of our popular ginger snaps, these adorable cookies are the perfect addition to any festive cookie tray. Enjoy the holidays, gluten-free!
Begin with one simple base recipe for gluten-free shortbread cookies, you can create an array of delicious variations in flavor and presentation. Try the zesty realm with glazed lemon, a mocha cookie for coffee enthusiasts, toffee caramel for more flavor, or berry chip for a fruity, chocolate taste.
These soft, cakey gluten free pumpkin cookies are lightly spiced, pumpkin-flavored, and only gently browned in the oven. They’re chewy, but fluffy, and are a lovely addition to the holiday season—with or without the light layer of icing. For some extra pumpkin flavor, add some spices to that icing!
The rich blend of rich flavors and textures in these soft and chewy gluten-free molasses cookiesis a little taste of heaven when you enjoy them with a cup of hot cider. These are sink-your-teeth-into-them cookies!
Remember the crunch and sweetness of the famous Nabisco cookie with these homemade gluten-free “Nilla wafers.” Made with a generous amount of butter and brown sugar, these cookies have that delightfully crispy texture and a rich vanilla flavor that made them famous in the first place. A comforting dose of nostalgia in a familiar flavor and crunch, but gluten free!
With their soft, brownie-like texture and rich chocolate flavor, these gluten free chocolate thumbprint cookies have been a favorite of little kids forever and for good reason! Fill the fun, customizable thumbprint center with everything from Hershey’s kisses or luscious chocolate ganache to a no bake cheesecake filling or melted white chocolate.
This is the only foolproof recipe for chocolate no-bake cookies you’ll find. Plus, the recipe is specifically designed without peanut butter for those with allergies or preferences. It can even be made without oats for an extra twist. Naturally gluten free and no baking required, they are incredibly easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, offering an allergen-friendly solution without compromising on flavor.
These drop sugar cookies are much quicker and easier than cutout sugar cookies, and arguably even more adorable. Plus, these simple, sweet, buttery sugar cookies are so stable that they’re even a great option for shipping, even clear across the country during the holiday season. Dress them up in numerous ways, allowing you to fill an entire cookie box or plate with a seemingly endless variety of these cookies. These cookies really do make every occasion special!
These gluten free snickerdoodles are the classic, super-soft cookies you remember, with that classic, crisp cinnamon-sugar crackle outside. No cookie jar is complete without this spicy addition.
