Happy National Cookie Day! 7 Yummy Ways to Celebrate, Gluten-Free Style

The holiday season has officially arrived! And we’re not just talking about Christmas and Hanukkah—today’s the day to celebrate a singular treat that has a very special place in the hearts of everyone with a pulse.

In honor of National Cookie Day today, we’ve rounded up seven of our most glorious cookie recipes. And guess what? They’re all gluten-free—and they all taste like heaven. You’re welcome.

Frosted Sugar Cookies

These classic sugar cookies are super easy to make, and end up looking more than good enough to eat. Watch and learn how to decorate them with a festive finishing touch.

Flourless Chocolate Walnut Cookies

Toasted walnut is oh-so-crunchy and nutty in this decadent chocolate cookie. A pinch of sea salt takes it to the next level.

Spiced Apple Oat Cookies

Sweetened with maple and vanilla and spiced with ginger, cinnamon, and cardamom, these treats will help warm you up from the inside out—especially when accompanied with a steaming cup of tea.

Superfood Breakfast Cookies

You read that right: we’re giving you a healthy excuse to eat cookies for breakfast. Packed with superfoods like pumpkin seeds, coconut, flax seeds, goji berries, mulberries, and golden berries, here’s how to make a to-go breakfast that will energize you all day long.

Tahini Date Cookie

Peanut butter cookies are the jam, but this Middle Eastern version subs in tahini, plus a dash of dates, for elevated flavor that will delight kids and grown-ups alike.

Ginger Molasses Cookies

Ginger, pomegranate, and molasses—sounds like nirvana, right? The combo’s dynamic flavor profile will dazzle any cookie connoisseur’s palate.

Snickerdoodle and Banana Ice Cream Sandwiches

It might be cold outside, but this treat is totally worth the shivers—and it’s gluten-free, dairy-free, Paleo-friendly, and so easy to make.

Happy baking!

Photo credit: Paul Delmont