Let’s Talk About Gluten Free Dairy Free Cookie Recipes
Welcome to our delightful recipe roundup featuring 8 scrumptious gluten free dairy free cookie recipes! that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your dietary preferences.
Whether you’re following a gluten-free, dairy-free lifestyle due to allergies, intolerances, or personal choice, these cookie recipes offer a mouthwatering array of flavors and textures to indulge in guilt-free.
Featuring thumbprint cookies, no-bake delights, and scrumptious Samoas, each recipe presents a unique gluten-free, dairy-free twist on beloved cookie classics.
FAQ (Ask A Dietitian!)
In general, gluten free and dairy free cookies will taste different than the traditional recipe. However, the taste of gluten-free and dairy-free cookies can be enjoyable and satisfying, especially when made with high-quality ingredients and a well-crafted recipe.
Gluten-free and dairy-free cookies remain delicious, often relying on sugar for sweetness since it contains neither gluten nor dairy.
Yes, alternative sweeteners like maple syrup or coconut sugar can be used in a gluten free dairy free cookie recipe. These sweeteners and others, such as honey, agave, stevia, and monk fruit, provide sweetness and their own unique flavor.
Just keep in mind that different sweeteners may have varying levels of sweetness and moisture content, so you might need to adjust the proportions of other ingredients in the recipe accordingly.
Tips for Making Gluten-Free Cookies using Gluten-Free Flour
Gluten-free flour blends can be used in a 1:1 ratio for all-purpose flour. You can beat the batter more, because gluten-free flour has less structure than all-purpose flour, beating the batter longer and more vigorously can help the dough obtain structure.
You may notice you need to bake the cookies a bit longer with gluten-free flour vs all-purpose flour.
Gluten-free flour-baked cookies will look and taste different. This is okay! They are two different flours and these cookies will still taste delicious.
Tips for Making Dairy-Free Cookies
Making Dairy Free cookies can occur in a variety of ways. For example, you can use coconut oil, vegan butter, nut butter, or other fats rather than baking with butter.
You can even make a dairy-free and vegan cookie recipe by keeping the dough egg-free. Swap the egg for flax or chia seed “eggs” by mixing 1 tbsp ground flax or chia seeds with 3 tbsp of water.
8 Gluten Free Dairy Free Cookie Recipes
I’m sure you have heard of, seen, or eaten Gluten Free Diary Free Sugar Cookies or Chocolate Chip Cookies. But there are a variety of different cookies out there that go beyond chocolate chips!
Gluten Free Dairy Free Cookies Recipes
1 / 11 Thumbprints
These Gluten-Free Dairy-Free Thumbprint Cookies are perfect for sharing at events! This cookie dough can be made in bulk and you can make 2, 3, or 4 different cookies with different fillings such as strawberry jam cookies, mango cookies, Nutella-filled thumbprint cookies, or lemon curd-filled thumbprint cookies.
Recipe: Almond Flour Thumbprint Cookies
2 / 11 Everything But The Kitchen Sink Cookies
Cookies made with lots of wholesome ingredients are beneficial because they provide a healthier indulgence, offering a delicious way to satisfy cravings while also nourishing the body with wholesome nutrients, fiber, and antioxidants, promoting overall well-being with each bite.
With ingredients like banana, rolled oats, cocoa nibs, apples, carrots, coconut, hazelnuts, and dried cherries, you get a naturally sweetened cookie that is full of nutrients like fiber, and other nutrients.
Recipe: No Sugar No Flour Cookies
3 / 11 Peanut Butter Cookies
Utilize almond or peanut butter as the star ingredient for a naturally gluten-free and dairy-free option. With just peanut butter, bananas, and oats, these cookies are naturally sweet, simple, and easy to make!
Recipe: 3 Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Cookies
4 / 11 Nut Butter Cookie
These almond butter cookies are like a traditional chocolate chip cookie but with almond butter! This recipe calls for almond flour in addition to almond butter for a decadent Almond Chocolate Chip cookie.
Recipe: Almond Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
5 / 11 No Bake Cookies
No-bake cookies are fantastic because they offer a quick and easy way to satisfy your sweet tooth without the need for an oven, making them perfect for days when you’re short on time.
All you need are your ingredients, a bowl, and a sheet pan or platter. Option to put these cookies in the fridge for 10-15 minutes or eat it immediately.
Recipe: Easy No Bake Pumpkin Cookies
6 / 11 Lemon Cookies
Tangy and refreshing, these gluten-free and dairy-free soft cookies are perfect for citrus lovers.
These lemony vegan cookies melt in your mouth. Made with almond flour, no butter, no eggs, and no refined sugar, these are healthier versions of your typical lemon shortbread cookie.
Recipe: Soft Vegan Lemon Cookies
7 / 11 Girl Scout Cookie Favorites
Everyone has their favorite Girl Scout cookie, well mine is a Samoa!
Gluten-free, dairy-free Samoas offer a delectable alternative to the traditional cookie, allowing individuals with dietary restrictions or preferences to still enjoy the irresistible combination of caramel, chocolate, and coconut flavors without compromising on taste or health-conscious choices.
Colleen Woods uses a date caramel made with maple syrup and dates to provide that gooey caramel we love in Samoas.
Recipe: Gluten Free Dairy Free Samoas
8 / 11 Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
My husband’s favorite cookie is a classic Oatmeal Raisin.
This comforting classic is made gluten-free and dairy-free by using certified gluten-free oats, oat flour, 100% puree pumpkin, and cocavo oil (aka coconut avocado oil).
Recipe: Vegan Pumpkin Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
9/11 – 10/11 Snickers Dates & Almond Joy Dates
Another fan favorite, Snickers and Almond Joy Dates.
Technically, these are not a cookie recipe, but both recipes are bite-sized, sweet, and delicious. Best of all these recipes are no bake and ready in a flash.
Recipe: Date Caramel with Almond Butter
Recipe: Almond Joy Stuffed Dates
11/11 – Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate
I am always looking for a sweet treat that is loaded with chocolate. So for the chocolate lovers out there, try this cookie recipe by My Gluten Free Kitchen.
Not only is this recipe gluten and dairy free, but it is also nut free!
Recipe: Mudslide Cookies
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Hi, I’m Sarah Harper, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist passionate about cooking, eating, and sharing all things food! At The Addy Bean, you’ll find a variety of flexitarian recipes designed to inspire and empower you to explore the delicious world of plant-based eating. My mission is to make plant-forward meals approachable, enjoyable, and part of your everyday life!
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