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40 Of Our Favorite Gluten-Free Cookies

By MyRecipes Updated January 22, 2019
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From fudgy brownies, to chewy cookies, we’ve found the best gluten-free treats to satisfy any sweet tooth. They're perfect for gluten-sensetive and gluten-intolerant loved ones—but tasty and decadent enough for anyone to enjoy. 

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PB, Banana, and Oat Cookies

PB, Banana, and Oat Cookies
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PB, Banana, and Oat Cookies Recipe

At just 82 calories a pop, these gluten-free cookies are a healthy indulgence packed with peanut butter, bananas, rolled oats, and chocolate minichips. Pack one or two in your lunchbox for a yummy midday pick me up.

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Fudgy Flourless Chocolate-Pecan Cookies

Fudgy Flourless Chocolate-Pecan Cookies
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Fudgy Flourless Chocolate-Pecan Cookies Recipe

Believe it or not, these chewy, brownie-like cookies are gluten free. Try not to eat them all in one sitting--our Test Kitchen found them especially hard to resist.

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Salted Caramel Brownies

Salted Caramel Brownies
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Salted Caramel Brownies Recipe

This luscious layered brownie made with dark chocolate beautifully combines salty and sweet for an irresistible treat.

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Flourless Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies

Flourless Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
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Flourless Peanut Butter-Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

These flourless cookies are a dream if you're going gluten-free, especially with the perfect pairing of peanut butter and chocolate.

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Gluten-Free Dairy Free Chocolate Truffle Cookies

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Gluten-Free Dairy Free Chocolate Truffle Cookies Recipe

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

No substitutions here— you probably have everything on hand to make these chewy, chocolaty naturally gluten-free peanut butter cookies.

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Almond-Lemon Bars

Almond-Lemon Bars
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Almond-Lemon Bars Recipe

These bars have a thin layer of tangy, sweet lemon atop a buttery crust made with almond meal flour. There is big citrus flavor in every little bite.

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Fudgy Flourless Brownies

Fudgy Flourless Brownies
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Fudgy Flourless Brownies Recipe

Medjool dates give these Fudgy Flourless Brownies an extra touch of sweetness making this gooey dessert a delicious gluten-free option.

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Chocolate-Hazelnut Meringues

Chocolate-Hazelnut Meringues
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Chocolate-Hazelnut Meringues Recipe

Make up to two days ahead, and store in an airtight container at room temperature. The chocolate and hazelnut coating adds textural interest to these airy, sweet treats

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Chewy Oat and Fruit Granola Bars

Chewy Oat and Fruit Granola Bars
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Chewy Oat and Fruit Granola Bars Recipe

Toasting the oats, coconut, sunflower seeds, and flaxseed adds a rich, nutty taste to these granola bars. A much healthier and gluten-free alternative to store-bought bars, these homemade treats are a wonderful addition to any lunch box.

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Double Chocolate Sorbet Sandwiches

Double Chocolate Sorbet Sandwiches
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Double Chocolate Sorbet Sandwiches Recipe

Packed with powdered sugar and cocoa powder, these gluten-free cookies are completely flourless and make one unbelievable sandwich with bright sorbet smashed in the middle.

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Chewy Gooey Marshmallow Cookies with Minichips

Chewy Gooey Marshmallow Cookies with Minichips
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Chewy Gooey Marshmallow Cookies with Minichips Recipe

Marshmallows are what make these 69-calorie cookies so decadent without all the sugar and guilt.

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Almond Butter Cookies

Almond Butter Cookies

Almond Butter Cookies Recipe

Packed with almond butter, dates, oats, and almonds, these gluten-free cookies are more like energy bars that tastes like cookies.

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Brownies

Gluten-Free Brownies
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Brownies Recipe

For cookie swaps or family get togethers, bake these brownies for guests with gluten allergies.

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Chewy Caramel Apple Cookies

Chewy Caramel Apple Cookies
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Chewy Caramel Apple Cookies Recipe

These old-fashioned chewy oatmeal cookies are extra sweet with the addition of caramel candies and chopped apple. Even folks who don't need to eat gluten-free cookies are likely to devour these, so you'd better bake an extra batch.

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Almond-Date Bars

Almond-Date Bars
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Almond-Date Bars Recipe

Marcona almonds are blanched and roasted--you won't need to toast them. You can also substitute regular whole almonds to make these sticky-sweet bars.

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Kitchen Sink Oatmeal Cookies

Kitchen Sink Oatmeal Cookies
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Kitchen Sink Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

You can put just about anything in these cookies. Chocolate chips and walnuts are definitely some ingredients that you won’t want to leave out.

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S'more Bars

Gluten-Free S'More Bars
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S'more Bars Recipe

For kids with gluten intolerance, it's important to create a few desserts that taste as good as the real thing. This one sure does. Try Cup4Cup flour and S'moreables gluten-free graham crackers for the best results.

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Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies

Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies
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Easiest Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Impress your guests with these simple, 4-ingredient peanut butter cookies.

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Chocolate-Hazelnut Meringue Kisses

Chocolate-Hazelnut Meringue Kisses
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Chocolate-Hazelnut Meringue Kisses Recipe

Piping cookies from a pastry bag is a lot of fun, and the work goes quickly. But you can just as easily make these into drop cookies, if you prefer. Just drop them by level tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets.

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Amaretti

Amaretti
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Amaretti Recipe

Package these crunchy cookies in a gift box with a pound of your favorite coffee beans. Look for almond paste on your supermarket's baking aisle, and for best results, don't substitute marzipan, which is sweeter and more finely textured, in place of the paste

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Coconut Macaroons

Coconut Macaroons
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Coconut Macaroons Recipe

Coconut Macaroons have sweetened coconut instead of almonds and are a sweet and crisp version of this classic cookie.

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Oatmeal, Chocolate, and Walnut Cookies

Oatmeal, Chocolate, and Walnut Cookies
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Oatmeal, Chocolate, and Walnut Cookies Recipe

Chewy oatmeal and crunchy walnuts can completely transform the typical lunch box chocolate chip cookie, adding new flavors and texture while subtly increasing the cookie's nutritional value.

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Lemon Sugar Cookies

Lemon Sugar Cookies
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Lemon Sugar Cookies Recipe

The stark contrast between the sweet sugars and the tart lemon juice gives these cookies personality and bite. They're a great afternoon treat with coffee or tea.

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Chocolate-Frosted Cookies

Chocolate-Frosted Cookies
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Chocolate-Frosted Cookies Recipe

This recipe, reminiscent of the classic black and white cookie, is a quick and easy gluten-free option that everyone will love. In addition to adding whole grains, sorghum flour adds a nutty flavor that pairs well with bittersweet chocolate.

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Snickerdoodles

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Snickerdoodles Recipe

Serve these spiced cookies during the holidays with a mug of hot cocoa or anytime you're craving a tasty cinnamon treat.

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Mexican Wedding Cookies

Mexican Wedding Cookies
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Mexican Wedding Cookies Recipe

Also known as Russian teacakes or snowball cookies, these dense, crumbly cookies are perfectly bite-sized. Enjoy them with a frothy cappuccino.

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Gingerbread Cookies

Gingerbread Cookies
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Gingerbread Cookies Recipe

No Christmas season is complete without the mouthwatering ginger and spice cookies we all loved as kids. Break out the cookie cutters and turn them into holiday gingerbread men.

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Roll-Out Holiday Cookies

Roll-Out Holiday Cookies
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This gluten-free recipe makes classic sugar cookies that are perfect for decorating to your liking with frosting and sprinkles! Shape them into pretty hearts for Valentine's Day, egg-shaped ovals for Easter, four-leaf clovers for St. Patrick's Day, and trees or stars for Christmas.

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Chocolate-Walnut-Graham Cracker Bars

Chocolate-Walnut-Graham Cracker Bars
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Chocolate-Walnut-Graham Cracker Bars Recipe

These tasty treats are more like a candy bar than a cookie. Served with hot chocolate, they're a children's sticky-finger favorite!

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Coconut Macaroons with Bittersweet Chocolate and Pistachios

Coconut Macaroons with Bittersweet Chocolate and Pistachios
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Coconut Macaroons with Bittersweet Chocolate and Pistachios Recipe

Sweet and chewy coconut macaroons have always been an easy favorite for anyone following a gluten-free diet. We jazzed up these naturally gluten-free beauties by dipping them in bittersweet chocolate and studding them with salty pistachios.

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Cherry-Coconut Bars

Cherry-Coconut Bars
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Cherry-Coconut Bars Recipe

Chewy, fruity, and sweet, these fanciful bars are a favorite for all ages and make for a bright and elegant display on the dessert table.

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Maple-Pecan Bars

Maple-Pecan Bars
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Maple-Pecan Bars Recipe

Reminiscent of pecan pie, gluten-free Maple-Pecan Bars deserve a spot at your holiday dessert buffet. Use pure maple syrup to form the gooey brown sugar and pecan mixture needed to make these heavenly bars.

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Blondies

Blondies
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Blondies Recipe

Blondies are like a second-generation brownie. They're cakey and comforting and awesome with milk, but teeming with vanilla, toffee, and brown sugar in place of all that chocolate.

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Chocolate-Nut Bars

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Chocolate-Nut Bars Recipe

Flaxseed meal adds to the nuttiness of the walnuts and almonds in these delicious chocolate bar cookies.

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Decadent Fudge Brownies

Decadent Fudge Brownies
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Decadent Fudge Brownies Recipe

A recipe for decadent, thick, dark chocolate brownies is a must-have for any kitchen, including a gluten-free kitchen. This version is much lighter than the typical brownie (unless you serve them with a giant bowl of vanilla ice cream). You can also dust them with powdered sugar for an even sweeter finish.

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Mocha-Pistachio Biscotti

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Mocha-Pistachio Biscotti Recipe

"Biscotti" is an Italian word referring to hard, crunchy, twice-baked cookies. These biscotti can be kept for weeks in an airtight container, but are pretty enough to be wrapped in clear plastic with a ribbon and given as a gift.

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Cardamom Cookies

Cardamom Cookies
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Cardamom Cookies Recipe

These cookies from the Persian tradition are a rather special gluten-free version of shortbread--just be sure to use powdered sugar that doesn't include a starch with gluten in it.

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Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies

Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies
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Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies Recipe

Soaking the raisins in warm water rehydrates them slightly, leaving you with a softer cookie that can be a nice change of pace from the typical chewy texture.

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Chocolate Orange Cookie Cups

Chocolate Orange Cookie Cups
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Chocolate Orange Cookie Cups Recipe

These flourless cookie bites from Sunset reader Jennifer Loganathan, of Colden, NY, are a delicious cross between a brownie and a soft cookie—the orange zest adds a bit of contrast.

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    22 of 40 Coconut Macaroons
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