It's hard to imagine a world without cookies - and frankly I don't want to. In honor of cookie-lovers everywhere, I put together a droolworthy list of the best gluten free cookie recipes out there!
Unfortunately these pictures are not scratch and sniff (boo!), but they are only a spatula and an oven away!
Here's a few key tips for making gluten-free cookies that taste incredibly delicious, even to those who eat gluten:
- Find a good gluten-free flour blend. Not all gluten-free all-purpose flour blends are created equal. Some are downright awful. My personal favorite is Bob's Red Mill's 1:1 Gluten Free Baking Flour.
- See what brand the recipe recommends. Not only do they taste different, but some are thirstier than others, meaning they absorb more liquid. See which brand the recipe recommends for the best results.
- Check out the comments first. When you find a recipe, scroll down to the comments section and see what others are saying. If the recipe has tons of glowing reviews, you know it's a keeper!
Gluten Free Cookie Recipes:
1. Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
The comments speak for themselves with these peanut butter oatmeal cookies! They're SO dang good. I have zero self control around them.
They're packed with peanut butter flavor, perfectly chewy, and spread just the right amount. You can't go wrong!
2. Gluten Free Browned Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
I tested and re-tested this recipe over 10 times! I wanted a standout, crave-worthy cookie with the perfect weight/thickness and tons of melty chocolate.
These gluten free chocolate chip cookies are divine! Browned butter enhances their flavor and creates the perfect amount of spread.
3. Gluten Free Cowboy Cookies
If you're not familiar with cowboy cookies, let me enlighten you! These deliciously thick and hearty oatmeal cookies are packed with pecans, coconut, and chocolate chips.
Nobody will even know these amazing cookies are gluten-free! My entire family loves them, gluten-free or not.
4. GF Double Chocolate Cookies
For dark chocolate lovers everywhere! These gluten free double chocolate cookies boast an intense chocolate flavor.
They're soft and ultra-chocolatey with lots of semisweet chocolate chips. Another cookie I can't resist if it's in the kitchen.
5. Gluten Free Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies
6. Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies
These gluten free gingerbread cookies are adorable and delicious! A perfectly spiced holiday cookie that's easy to roll and cut.
I always make a batch of royal icing to pipe details onto them. Don't worry if they're not perfect, it adds character!
7. Flourless Oatmeal Cookies
Another cookie where the comments speak volumes! These flourless oatmeal cookies get plenty of 5-star, glowing reviews.
You don't even need flour for these - just quick-cooking oats. They're perfectly chewy with plenty of oatey flavor.
8. Almond Flour Oatmeal Cookies
These cookies are downright delectable!
One reviewer said "These cookies are amazing. I made them today and I have to restrain myself. I added chocolate chips and used flaked kosher salt so there’s bits of saltiness throughout. Definitely a keeper and will pass on to others."
9. Gluten Free Snowball Cookies
To me, it's not the holidays without a buttery, crumbly snowball cookie! And this gluten-free version is addictively tasty.
They're dipped in powdered sugar and just melt in your mouth. Plus they're freezer-friendly so you don't have to eat them all in one sitting (ahem, not that I do that).
10. Gluten Free Monster Cookies
Everyone loves these gluten free monster cookies! They're loaded with peanut butter, chocolate, oats, and brightly colored M&M's.
They're easy to jazz up for the holidays. Just swap the M&M's with holiday M&M's.
11. Gluten Free Animal Crackers
You don't have to give up animal crackers on a gluten-free diet! These adorable little cookies taste delicious. And they're free of preservatives and can be made with dye-free food coloring.
They're so poppably snackable.
12. Almond Flour Peanut Butter Cookies
I love almond flour in cookies! It adds a slightly nutty aftertaste in the best way. These peanut butter almond flour cookies are naturally gluten-free and so dang good.
You can add chocolate chips if you want, or keep them plain. Either way they're delicious!
13. Gluten Free Chocolate Wafer Cookies
These gluten free chocolate wafer cookies are thin and crunchy, super chocolatey, and just plain delicious!
They're ideal for gluten free chocolate pie crusts. Or for snacking with coffee!
14. Gluten Free Funfetti Sugar Cookies
These bright and cheery cookies are so fun and delicious! Gluten free sugar cookie dough is rolled in nonpareils and then baked.
These gluten free funfetti cookies will bring out the kid in you!
15. Gluten Free Iced Oatmeal Cookies
A nostalgic cookie, these gluten free iced oatmeal cookies are delicious! They're cinnamon spiced and oatey with the crackled vanilla glaze.
Nobody will even know they're gluten-free!
16. Coconut Flour Oatmeal Cookies
These coconut flour oatmeal cookies boast golden brown edges and soft middles! They're the best mashup of coconut and oats.
If you love coconut, you will love these gluten free cookies!
17. Gluten Free Shortbread Cookies
These gluten free shortbread cookies are divine! They're buttery, thick, and soft - perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.
The best part? You only need 4 ingredients! So good and easy!
18. Gluten Free Strawberry Cookies
These gluten free strawberry cookies aren't made with strawberry Jell-O, but fresh strawberries! They're crispy on the edges and soft in the middle.
Oh and they're gluten-free, nut-free, and vegan!
19. Oat Flour Oatmeal Cookies
If you're looking for a cookie that won't taste the least bit gluten-free, this one is it! These are fabulous cookies with the perfect amount of chew.
I could eat the entire batch!
20. Oat Flour Peanut Butter Cookies
They're the ideal thickness with golden brown edges, soft middles, and plenty of peanut butter. Delicious as-is or the perfect base for mix-ins!
Try chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, or M&M's.
21. Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
These almond flour chocolate chip cookies are absolutely delicious!
Almond flour adds a subtle nuttiness, plus they're soft and chewy like any amazing cookie should be.
As always, Happy Baking!
Sandi says
What a delicious roundup. I am a cookie-a-holic and I can't wait to try some of these recipes. I appreciate your including a couple of my recipes. Sharing!
raia says
This is a list I'd love to work my way down.... haha. Thanks for including my peanut butter banana chocolate chip cookies!
Dianne Stolk says
thanks for sharing these gorgeous looking gluten free cookies, I am looking forward to trying some gluten free baking as I am new to all this since being diagnosed coeliac.