Gluten-Free Holiday Baking

During holiday baking season, those who are sensitive to or intolerant of gluten needn’t miss out on all the sweet seasonal treats.
Gluten-Free Gingerbread Men

GLUTENFREE GINGERBREAD MEN Melissa d’Arabian Food Network White Rice Flour, Tapioca Flour, Buckwheat Flour, Baking Soda, Xanthan Gum, Ginger, Cinnamon, Pumpkin Pie Spice, Salt, Butter, Egg, Dark Brown Sugar, Blackstrap Molasses, Glutenfree Vanilla Extract, Candies, Nuts, Sprinkles, Egg Whites, Orange Juice, Confectioners’ Sugar, Food Coloring

Photo by: Matt Armendariz ©2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved

Matt Armendariz, 2014, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved

The time between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day is unofficially known as holiday baking season, but those who are sensitive to or intolerant of gluten needn’t miss out on all the sweet seasonal treats that are typically laden with wheat flour and other gluten-containing ingredients.

A blend of white rice, tapioca and buckwheat flours gives these spiced classics their authentic crunch. Now everyone can indulge in the season’s favorite cookie.

Get the Recipe: Gluten-Free Gingerbread Men

Gluten-Free Chocolate Meringues

For another cookie platter option, try these light and crisp chocolate meringues that are studded with walnuts. These treats are naturally gluten-free.

Get the Recipe: Chocolate Meringue Cookies

Gluten-Free Glazed Doughnuts

If you’re hosting houseguests this year, make a bountiful breakfast of gluten-free goodies. They’ll love these beautiful doughnuts that happen to be wheat-flour-free.

Light and Airy Gluten-Free Waffles

Or try these golden waffles — rice, tapioca and chickpea flours create a delicate texture.

entwine, May 2011

entwine, May 2011

Photo by: Yunhee Kim ©2011, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved.

Yunhee Kim, 2011, Television Food Network, G.P. All Rights Reserved.

If you’re looking for a gluten-free grand finale, try this elegant and luxe chocolate and almond tart.

Gluten-Free Eggnog Cheesecake Cupcakes

Or serve individual desserts that have been infused with seasonal cheer by way of a hefty glug of eggnog.

Get the Recipe: Eggnog-Cheesecake Muffins

For more gluten-free holiday treats, check out this recipe roundup.

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