8 Dazzling Gluten-Free Cookie Recipes

Gluten-free means easy, tasty, and satisfying. The flavours from this list of cookies derive from seeds, fruits, and spices. Eggs, nuts and coconut add texture. No gumminess. No tedious conversions for special flours. Enjoy these special creations.

1. Orange Truffles (GF)

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Orange Truffles, rich and citrusy, gluten-free and no-bake will wake your senses deep in the afternoon. Refreshing, delightful orange will change your attitude. One will be enough. They make great gifts too. Get the recipe

2. Lemon Coconut Bars with Candied Kumquats (GF)

Kimberlie Robert / The Finer Cookie

Tangled, tousled and hand-shaped coconut macaroons charm and delight. But these Lemon Coconut Bars with Candied Kumquats thicken the plot for a more complex, chewy, sweet and sour experience. Lemony zest and lemon juice balance the lightly sweetened coconut. The poppy seeds and kumquats add surprise. A big bowl and spoon make these treats easy to mix, plus there’s no gluten or fat, so they’re guilt-free. Get the recipe.

3. Chocolate Macarons (GF)

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The devil says: “Just one more.” The angel says: “One is enough.” You bite. The meringue shell cracks under gentle pressure. The salt crystals hidden in the swirly dark cream kindle your lust for chocolate. After all, the Master of the Macarons, Pâtissier Pierre Hermé, created this recipe. You can make these in an afternoon. They’re naturally gluten-free. Get the recipe.

4. Maple Sugar Cakes (GF)

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Winners of the Droolworthy Prize, Maple Sugar Cakes will earn you the coveted wow-face, the how-did-you-do-it-face. From the first bite, maple syrup oozes from deep inside a toasted crust of almonds and buckwheat. Mix’m in the morning. Bake’m in the afternoon. Eat’m the same day for the best crunch. Your holiday table needs gluten-free Maple Sugar Cakes. Get the recipe.

5. Sesame Seed Nougat (GF)

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Sesame Seed Nought needs only three ingredients, no special equipment and very little time. With a gentle crunch and no gumminess, Sesame Seed Nougat will appeal to your simple side. Not overwhelming, you'll reach for more than one piece. Get the recipe.

6. Chocolate Cinnamon Date Truffles (GF)

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Date palm trees were first cultivated in the Middle East about 8,000 years ago. They require 100 days in 100ºF heat and lots of water to produce the softest, sweetest dates. The rich fruit from the “Tree of Life” provide enough fiber and complex nutrients to energize you. These no-bake Date Truffles offer you the virtues of a gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan dessert. Rich and spicy with cocoa and cinnamon, they’re perfect after a holiday dinner. Use Medjool dates for a sweeter truffle. Get the recipe.

7. Lemon Macarons (GF)

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Succulent, sophisticated Lemon Macaron reveal the truest nature of lemon. The crackling, creamy texture of a homemade macaron is the reward. Full photo tutorial explains the successful steps for making these gluten-free cookies. Get the recipe.

8. Panellet de Pinyons (GF)

Kimberlie Robert / The Finer Cookie

Panellet de Pinyon with its crispy outer shell and a chewy almond center hint of lemon in every bite. The pine nuts, buttery soft and nutty cannot compared to any other nut. Not-too-sweet, serve Panellet de Pinyons with cheese, cocktails or coffee. Or share them with friends and family after a meal with a glass of sweet dessert wine. The choice is yours. BONUS: They are gluten and dairy free! Get the recipe.