Whether you love Oreos or Thin Mints, you’ll love these gluten free Christmas cookies. I’ve taken my Gluten Free Oreo Cookie Recipe and covered them with a similar creamy white glaze and topped them with finely crushed gluten free candy canes. If desired, dip these delicious cookies in chocolate flavored with mint extract to make Gluten Free Christmas Thin Mints! Happy holidays! ~ Carla Continue reading “Deconstructed Gluten Free Oreo Peppermint Cookies”
Gluten Free Gingerbread Christmas Tree
I’ve never been a fan of gingerbread cookies or houses when I consumed gluten, probably because people like to make them sturdy, which means dry in my book. This recipe is pretty sturdy, but moist inside. I love them. Last year, you couldn’t stop me and my husband from grabbing a piece of the gluten free gingerbread house I made using the same recipe. Delish! However, houses are a lot of work. Why not make a tree instead? If you’re ambitioius, make both! Continue reading “Gluten Free Gingerbread Christmas Tree”
Are Cake Mate & Betty Crocker Decorating Products Gluten Free?
Once you find some wonderful Gluten Free Recipes, you may wish to decorate some of them. Cakes, cupcakes, donuts, and cookies, look more celebratory and inviting with a little color. It is fairly easy to read a label to determine whether or not a decorating product for cakes and cookies contain gluten. However, if you are super-sensitive to gluten you probably wish to avoid any form of cross contact with glutenous products made in the same manufacturing facility. Continue reading “Are Cake Mate & Betty Crocker Decorating Products Gluten Free?”
Gluten Free Cookie Recipe Exchange
Please join me on Facebook Saturday and Sunday, December 5 – 6, 2015 for a gluten free cookie exchange. You are welcome to post a cookie recipe along with a photo to share with others. Continue reading “Gluten Free Cookie Recipe Exchange”
Gluten Free Ancient Grain Cookies (Dairy-Free)
Are you looking for healthier gluten free cookies? These may for you! They are free of granulated sugar and butter. Instead, the recipe calls for organic butter flavored shortening along with brown sugar. Molasses and xanthan gum are added to create a chewy texture. These soft baked cookies are delicious, without being overly sweet. Continue reading “Gluten Free Ancient Grain Cookies (Dairy-Free)”
Gluten Free Hermit Cookies Without Molasses
Butter and brown sugar make these cookies chewy and moist. Hermit cookies are so named because they can be stored for long periods due to their moisture level. They are packed with raisins, dates, and nuts, which adds to their chewiness and texture. Can you imagine what they’d taste like? Get ready, start baking gluten free hermit cookies! Continue reading “Gluten Free Hermit Cookies Without Molasses”
Melt in Your Mouth Macarons (Egg-Free)
Macarons are French egg white cookies, that if made properly will melt in your mouth. While experimenting with the latest egg substitute, canned bean liquid, I used it to make these melt in your mouth macarons. Who knew you could achieve perfection with egg substitute? Meanwhile, I filled mine with some leftover chocolate ganache. You can use a number of fillings from jam to peanut butter and confectioners’ sugar. Enjoy! Continue reading “Melt in Your Mouth Macarons (Egg-Free)”
Coconut Macaroons (Naturally Gluten Free)
Macaroons are so easy to make, and they’re naturally gluten free. Coconut is naturally moist, and with added sugar, they turn out extremely moist, creating the perfect coconut macaroons…a true pleasure. Continue reading “Coconut Macaroons (Naturally Gluten Free)”
Soft Gluten Free Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies
The soft texture and heavy lemon flavor of these bite-size cookies make them irresistible. If desired, add some lemon glaze. You and your family and friends will soon be addicted! Continue reading “Soft Gluten Free Lemon Cream Cheese Cookies”
Flourless Gluten Free Almond Macaroons
Solo Almond Paste is gluten free. Yeah! You can make so many goodies with it: marzipan filling for gluten free Danish and coffee cakes. Plus, you can make flourless treats like these almond macaroons. Add some pinenuts for an Italian flair! In a short amount of time and with few ingredients, you can have these delicious, sweet treats! Continue reading “Flourless Gluten Free Almond Macaroons”