This holiday season look no further for an easy recipe for holiday parties, cookie swaps, or Christmas dinner. These 40 Gluten Free Christmas Desserts are dairy-free and many are vegan too! From cookies to tarts and cakes, truffles, to brownies and bars, there is something for everyone.
![Thumbprint cookies with jam on a rack.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/GF-Christmas-Desserts.jpg)
The holiday season can be difficult for those with food allergies, Celiac disease, and other dietary restrictions. Finding a gluten-free version of your favorite Christmas cookies or other holiday classic treats that you love can also be quite a feat.
I've assembled the 40 best gluten-free Christmas dessert recipes to make your holiday baking easy and delicious. All of these gluten-free dessert recipes are dairy-free and many are vegan as well!
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Balls and truffles
![Oreo truffle balls on a white plate.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/cropped-gluten-free-dairy-free-oreo-balls-5.jpg)
![Oreo truffle balls on a white plate.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/gluten-free-dairy-free-oreo-balls-5-150x150.jpg)
![Peanut butter buckeyes on a white plate.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/healthy-buckeyes-recipes-150x150.jpg)
![A chocolate truffle with a bite out of it.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/gingerbread-truffles-no-bake-7-150x150.jpg)
Cookies
![Chocolate cookies on a plate.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/cropped-chocolate-crinkle-cookies-7.jpg)
![Freshly baked ginger snap cookies](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/gluten-free-ginger-snaps-6-150x150.jpg)
![Chocolate cookies on a wire rack.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/molasses-cookie-chocolate-150x150.jpg)
![Snickerdoodle cookies on a blue platter.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/gluten-free-snickerdoodles-4-150x150.jpg)
![Crackly almond cookies on a piece of parchment paper.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/gluten-free-almond-cookies-150x150.jpg)
![A stack of thin mint cookies.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/gluten-free-vegan-thin-mints-6-150x150.jpg)
![Chocolate cookies on a plate.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/chocolate-crinkle-cookies-7-150x150.jpg)
![Jam cookies on a wire rack.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/gf-thumbprint-cookies-5-150x150.jpg)
![Peanut butter blossoms on a wire rack.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/peanut-butter-blossoms-8-150x150.jpg)
![Gingerbread thumbprints on cooling rack.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/gingerbread-thumbprints-2-150x150.jpg)
![Snowball cookies on a plate.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/CHOCO-PEPPERMINT-SNOWBALLS-6-1-150x150.jpg)
![Chocolate chip cookies on a wire rack.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/gluten-free-olive-oil-cookies-5-150x150.jpg)
![lemon crinkles on parchment paper](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/gluten-free-lemon-crinkle-cookies-150x150.jpg)
![Gluten-Free Pistachio Shortbread Cookies are made with gluten-free flours, raw pistachios, and chopped chocolate for a sweet, buttery treat.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/gf-pistachio-shortbread-cookies-5-1-150x150.jpg)
![Double Chocolate Chip Hazelnut Cookies made with hazelnut meal, hazelnut butter, cocoa powder, and organic dark chocolate chips for a truly decadent cookies. Gluten-free, grain-free, vegan.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/double-chocolate-chip-hazelnut-cookies-7-1-150x150.jpg)
Brownies and bars
![Sugar cookie bars on a wire rack](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/sugar-cookie-bars-8.jpg)
![Chocolate mint brownies on parchment paper.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/cropped-gf-vegan-mint-chocolate-brownies-3-150x150.jpg)
![Sliced peanut butter chocolate bars on top of white parchment paper.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/chocolate-scotcheroo-bars-8-150x150.jpg)
![Chocolate hazelnut bars on parchment paper.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/chocolate-hazelnut-2-2-1-150x150.jpg)
![A layer of brownie, a layer of raspberry jam, and a layer of chocolate ganache make up these delicious Raspberry Truffle Brownies. Gluten-Free and vegan.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/raspberry-truffle-brownies-3-1-150x150.jpg)
![Sugar cookie bars on a wire rack.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/sugar-cookie-bars-8-150x150.jpg)
![Freshly cut chocolate brownies on white parchment paper.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/gluten-free-dairy-free-brownies-10-150x150.jpg)
![Three layered bars stacked on a wire rack.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/gluten-free-vegan-nanaimo-bars-6-150x150.jpg)
![Frosted brownies on a piece of parchment paper.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/sweet-potato-brownies-6-150x150.jpg)
Cakes
![Yellow cake in a white baking dish sprinkled with powder sugar.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/lemon-pudding-cake.jpg)
![A white bowl filled with chocolate pudding cake.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Chocolate-Pudding-Cake-9-320x320-1-150x150.jpg)
![Baked bread pudding in a square pan.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/vegan-bread-pudding-7-150x150.jpg)
![Yellow cake in a white baking dish sprinkled with powder sugar.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/lemon-pudding-cake-150x150.jpg)
![chocolate cake on wire rack](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/chocolate-loaf-cake-5-150x150.jpg)
Tarts and pies
![Gluten-free Christmas desserts including tarts with nuts on baking sheet.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/tartlights.jpg)
![A chocolate tart with hazelnuts on top.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/chocolate-hazelnut-tart-2-150x150.jpg)
![A chocolate tart with pecans.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/pecantarttwo-6-150x150.jpg)
![](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/tart4-1-150x150.jpg)
![A frozen pie with a chocolate crust set on a marble round and a gray linen tea towel.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/vegan-peanut-butter-pie-3-2-150x150.jpg)
Breads
![Cranberry orange bread on a wooden platter.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/gluten-free-cranberry-orange-bread-3.jpg)
![](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/gluten-free-cranberry-orange-bread-6-150x150.jpg)
![Cinnamon bread](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cinnamon-roll-cake-4-150x150.jpg)
Treats and confections
![Gluten free christmas desserts stacked on a plate.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/vegan-rocky-road-fudge-6.jpg)
![Salted date caramel bark on a baking sheet.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/salted-date-caramel-bark-6-150x150.jpg)
![](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/vegan-rocky-road-fudge-7-150x150.jpg)
![Sugared dates on a cream plate.](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/sugared-dates-with-walnuts-4-150x150.jpg)
![Coconut Chocolate Chex Party Mix is an easy dairy-free sweet chex mix made with coconut butter and maple syrup. A healthier gluten-free and vegan chex mix recipe!](https://saltedplains.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/coconut-chocolate-chex-party-mix-3-150x150.jpg)
Navigating the holidays with Celiac disease or on a gluten-free diet can be overwhelming.
If you need additional gluten-free dairy-free Christmas desserts or inspiration for Christmas morning and holiday brunches, I've got you covered!
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