27 Best Gluten-Free Cookie Recipes
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You can never have too many gluten-free cookie recipes in your arsenal. There are a multitude of possible flavours, gluten-free flours, natural sweeteners and cookie add-ins to draw upon so you’ll never get bored!
Gluten-free cookie recipes are very adaptable based on your preferences and dietary restrictions, plus they are wonderful for potlucks, cookie exchanges, meal prep, or cooking cooperatives. You can freeze the dough for your future enjoyment, or pull it out when unexpected guests arrive and really impress them with your culinary nutrition skills.
Aside from being gluten-free, we also have cookie recipes that are vegan, nut-free, grain-free, dairy-free and Paleo.
If you dare, add decadence by slathering cookies with real food healthy frostings or make an ice cream sandwich. And don’t forget to serve your gluten-free cookies with a cup of tea, dairy-free elixir or hot chocolate!
27 Best Gluten-Free Cookie Recipes
Any Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Any Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies by Frugal Nutrition
Make this gluten-free cookie recipe with any nut or seed butter to make a flexible, allergen-friendly treat. And, as a bonus, these cookies are budget-friendly at less than 40 cents a pop!
Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
Coconut Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies by Bakerita
Oooey gooey cookies that are Paleo, vegan, and nut-free. We’re sold!
Oatmeal Raisin Vegan and Gluten-Free Cookies
Oatmeal Raisin Vegan and Gluten-Free Cookies by Eating by Elaine
How do you feel about raisins in cookies? We say yay!
Gluten-Free Vegan Pumpkin Cookies
Gluten-Free Vegan Pumpkin Cookies by Rhian’s Recipes
If you’re a fan of chewy cookies and vegan cream cheese frosting, this gluten-free cookie recipe is for you.
Healthy Cookie Dough
Healthy Cookie Dough by 40 Aprons
Skip the baking process and dive right into the bowl – this edible cookie dough recipe was designed to be eaten by the spoonful.
Paleo-Friendly Macaroons
Paleo-Friendly Macaroons by Enchanted Plate (*Culinary Nutrition Expert Student)
If you want be extra decadent, drizzle some melted chocolate all over these fluffy gluten-free macaroons.
5-Ingredient Chewy Matcha Coconut Cookies
5-Ingredient Chewy Matcha Coconut Cookies by Full of Plants
Enjoy the visual appeal and grab a boost of antioxidants from this simple-to-make gluten-free cookie recipe.
Paleo Chai Spiced Cookies
Paleo Chai Spiced Cookies by Texanerin
Chai spices offer a warm, sweet, and spicy flavour to these delectable cookies.
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Crispy Gluten-Free Ginger Cookies
Crispy Gluten-Free Ginger Cookies by Meghan Telpner (*ACN Founder + Director)
Crispy cookie lovers will rejoice at the prospect of this gluten-free cookie recipe, which has a generous amount of anti-inflammatory ginger.
No-Bake Vegan Snowball Cookies
No-Bake Vegan Snowball Cookies by Keeping the Peas
If you’re looking for a quick gluten-free and dairy-free cookie recipe, no-bake cookies are a fantastic option! Mix, roll and eat. Easy as pie cookies.
Moist Double Chocolate Cookies
Moist Double Chocolate Cookies by Wellness 1st (*Culinary Nutrition Expert Student)
We’ll never turn down extra chocolate!
Vegan Chocolate Cookie Dough Cups
Vegan Chocolate Cookie Dough Cups by Purely Kaylie
Dairy-free chocolate cups stuffed with cookie dough? Yep, count us in.
Banana Almond Pulp Cookies
Banana Almond Pulp Cookies by From My Bowl
Hang onto the pulp after you make nut and seed milk so you can bake cookies! And if you still have pulp leftover, find more pulp ideas here.
Poppyseed Cookies
Poppyseed Cookies by Sondi Bruner (*ACN Head Program Coach)
We’re on board with the shortbread vibe of these gluten-free and gently sweetened cookies.
Gluten Free Deep Dish Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
Gluten Free Deep Dish Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie by A Clean Bake
Not in the mood to scoop or roll your cookie dough? Pile it all into a cast iron skillet for easy one-pan baking.
Gluten-Free Carrot Oatmeal Cookies
Gluten-Free Carrot Oatmeal Cookies by Salted Plains
This cookie recipe is packed with nutrition from the carrots, oats, flaxseed, coconut oil, walnuts and more!
Gingerbread Cookies
Gingerbread Cookies by Lori Moore (*Culinary Nutrition Expert + Program Coach)
Always a classic – and these cookies are the perfect vehicle for healthy frostings.
Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies
Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies by Paleo Running Momma
These cute little gluten-free cookies are perfect for both little and big hands.
No Bake Chocolate Caramel Cookies
No Bake Chocolate Caramel Cookies by Okonomi Kitchen
You won’t have any trouble devouring this 4-ingredient gluten-free cookie recipe that includes a heavenly date caramel.
Grain-Free Snickerdoodle Cookies
Grain-Free Snickerdoodle Cookies by Caitlin Iles (*Culinary Nutrition Expert + Program Coach)
You can’t go wrong with gluten-free snickerdoodles that are soft, pillowy and super easy to make.
Coconut Almond Cookies
Coconut Almond Cookies by Lealou Cooks (*Culinary Nutrition Expert)
You might consider making a double batch of these 4-ingredient no-bake cookies, as they will disappear fast.
Paleo Vegan Samoa Cookies
Paleo Vegan Samoa Cookies by Real Food With Jessica
Coconut, chocolate and dates combine to create these very more-ish copycat girl scout cookies.
No-Bake Turmeric Cookies
No-Bake Turmeric Cookies by Food Faith Fitness
You knew this was coming – we just had to include a gluten-free cookie recipe with turmeric, one of our favourite anti-inflammatory spices.
Slice ‘n Bake Pecan Sandies
Slice ‘n Bake Pecan Sandies by Theresa Diulus (*Culinary Nutrition Expert + Program Coach
You won’t believe how buttery these cookies taste – but not to worry, they are completely dairy-free!
Vegan Gluten-Free Mamoul
Vegan Gluten-Free Mamoul by Arwa Al Turkait (*Culinary Nutrition Expert Student)
This Middle Eastern treat gets a gluten-free and vegan makeover – and you’ll love the results.
Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies
Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies by Healthy Living With Chocolate
These beautiful pinwheels make an elegant addition to a dessert plate and pair well with your favourite cup of tea or hot chocolate. There are Paleo and vegan options for this recipe, too.
Three Ingredient Sunbutter Cookies
Three Ingredient Sunbutter Cookies by Coffee and Quinoa
Peanut butter fans will be none the wiser when they eat these sunflower seed butter cookies – though we do recommend swapping in a dry natural sweetener like coconut sugar.
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