Our recipes for gluten-free gingerbread (not only) for celiacs. Everyone will like them!

If you’re a big fan of gingerbread but need to stick to a gluten-free diet, you’re in luck!

We have a delicious recipe that even skeptics will love.

Just because these sweets and Christmas cookies are gluten-free doesn’t mean you won’t enjoy them. In fact, you might end up eating more than you expect!

At the end of the article, you’ll discover the type of gluten-free flour that we use.

Gluten-free Gingerbread Cookies with sugar coating

Enjoy our gluten-free version of the cookies. You can cut them into star shapes and give them away as a Christmas gift, or you can use them to decorate your tree.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup salted butter
• 3 tablespoons of maple syrup
• 3/4 cup dark sugar
• ½ teaspoon of soda
• 1½ tablespoons of ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
• 2 cups gluten-free plain flour

For the frosting

• 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Method

• In a small saucepan, heat the butter, syrup, and sugar until melted.
• In a large bowl, combine the baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, and flour.
• Pour in the melted butter mixture and mix and work into a dough with your hands.
• Roll out the dough to 0.2-inch thickness and put it in the fridge for 1 hour to harden.
• Preheat the oven to 340°F and line a large tray with baking paper.
• Take the rolled dough out of the refrigerator and cut out the gingerbread.
• Place in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, as needed.
• In the meantime, prepare the frosting by mixing the powdered sugar with 1-2 tablespoons of water.
• Decorate the cooled gluten-free gingerbread.

Gluten-free Almond Flour Gingerbread Cookies

With this recipe for gluten-free gingerbread, you will give traditional Christmas cookies the perfect texture and taste.

Enjoy these gluten-free cookies, dusted with powdered sugar, or decorated with frosting.

Ingredients

• 3 cups gluten-free plain flour
• 1 cup almond flour
• 1/2 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger
• 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon cloves
• 3/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 1/2 cup molasses
• 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract

Method

• Whisk the first 8 ingredients in a medium bowl.
• Beat the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
• Add the eggs, molasses, and vanilla and mix until well combined.
• Add the dry ingredients and mix.
• Wrap the dough in foil and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours or chill overnight.
• Preheat the oven to 350°F.
• Take the dough out of the fridge and roll it out.
• Cut out various Christmas shapes from the dough and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Let the sheets with the cut dough cool for about 10 minutes before baking.
• Then bake for 15 minutes.
• Allow to cool completely before decorating with frosting and sprinkles or dried fruit.

What are gluten-free flours?

Almond flour is made from ground almonds and is one of the most popular gluten-free flour. It is rich in protein, fiber, and healthy fats.

Coconut flour is obtained from dried and ground coconut. It is rich in fiber and has a pleasant taste. Coconut flour is often combined with other gluten-free flour because it tends to be thicker.

Tapioca flour is made from cassava root. It has a fine texture and is often used to improve the consistency and elasticity of baked goods made from other types of gluten-free flour.

Cornmeal is made from ground, dried corn kernels. It has a slightly sweet taste and is suitable for baking bread, cookies, and cakes.

Quinoa flour is made from ground quinoa grains. It is rich in protein and fiber. It has a fine texture and is very good for all types of baking.