13 Gluten-Free Cookie Recipes

These sweet and crisp sesame cookies taste delicious but keep things light by calling for only a little bit of flour and butter. The toasted sesame seeds add a welcome boost of nutrition along with their distinctive flavor.

Gorgeous and delicious, these giant gluten-free lemon ginger cookies contain plenty of freshly grated lemon zest, finely chopped candied ginger, sugar, and butter for a flavor explosion that tastes like summer sunshine.

Brownie lovers, rejoice! This recipe for gluten-free chocolate walnut truffle cookies delivers a dense, chocolatey bite. And here's something else to love: it contains just 6 tablespoons of all-purpose gluten-free flour but yields two dozen cookies.

Spice-cake lovers must try this soft, cinnamon-glazed pumpkin cookie. Enjoy one mid-afternoon with a cup of tea, or pack a couple in a school or work lunchbox. The recipe adapts for both gluten- and dairy-free versions with a few easy substitutions.

Almond flour takes the place of all-purpose, making for a thin and crispy cookie with a slightly chew texture. Make sure to space out the dough as these cookies tend to spread a lot while baking.

This simple recipe calls for basic ingredients found in most home refrigerators and pantries—a real plus when you crave a classic cookie with minimal fuss.

These tender keto peanut butter cookies don't require flour of any kind, making them grain-free. A simple mixture of peanut butter, coconut, and eggs makes up the base of the dough. They're sugar-free and dairy-free, too.

Almond paste anchors this recipe (look for a gluten-free brand as some contain gluten as a thickener). These sturdy, crunchy little Italian almond cookies love to travel. Adorn them with Spanish Marcona almonds, a softer, sweeter variety with a more buttery texture than the woody California ones.

There's something extra-special when chocolate and mint meld inside a buttery homemade cookie. This gluten-free recipe builds on the classic Nestle Toll House cookie recipe but starts with naturally gluten-free buckwheat flour. If you prefer a classic chocolate chip cookie, replace the mint extract with vanilla.

This recipe produces a sturdy cookie with big molasses flavor, perfect for lunch boxes or travel snacks. Include guar or xanthan gum if your flour blend does not already contain it. A small ice-cream scoop makes it easy to portion the dough for evenly-sized cookies.

This cookie uses freshly ground gluten-free oat flour, which you can buy or prepare at home. Be sure to source gluten-free oats, though. Do yourself a favor and make a double batch of dough; refrigerate or freeze the extra for convenient gluten-free cookies anytime.

These gluten-free coconut flour cookies are made with G-F flour, sweetened shredded coconut, and roughly chopped chocolate for a taste sensation that satisfies the urge for something sweet that won't mess with wheat sensitivities.

Take advantage of the fun cookie cutters on the market, and use this cookie recipe year-round to make homemade gluten-free cookies for special occasions and special people. Make them even more festive with colored icing and confetti-like sprinkles.