Christmas Baking Favourites
The Christmas season is time to get out all those recipes that invoke memories of celebrating with family and friends. Below are the treats that you will find on dessert trays in our home.
Candy Cane Cookies are a tasty treat for the festive holiday season. Or they are also a great way to use up candy canes once the Christmas season comes to an end!
Chocolate Pecan Squares are a rich, flavourful dessert square that will be the perfect addition to any dessert tray.
Irish Cream Fudge is a creamy, decadent treat that will earn you rave reviews. This easy recipe does not require a candy thermometer and can be made in minutes.
It is easy to make this traditional holiday treat gluten free by switching out the graham crumbs. Magic Cookie Bars were always on our Christmas dessert trays growing up so this year I decided to add them to mine!
No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies are a quick and easy dessert option. This flavour combination is a favourite in our home.
Melt in your mouth Fireball Fudge is hard to resist! This easy to create, flavourful treat is a morsel of deliciousness that makes it hard to eat just one!!
No Bake Cocoa Quickies are a tasty treat any time of the year, but they do add a festive flair to Christmas or Valentine dessert trays.
'Tis the season for gingerbread and this Gluten Free Gingerbread recipe does not disappoint.
Peppermint Patties are a nice refreshing treat as an afternoon pick me up or following an evening meal. These gluten free candies are a great addition to your holiday dessert tray.
These are the traditional Shortbread Cookies that I grew up with. Since my Mother passed away I have done without this holiday tradition. But thanks to Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1 Baking Flour I can enjoy them once again!
These chewy chocolate brownies are a decadent treat if you have been avoiding desserts due to a gluten intolerance.
Another great fall flavour is the blend of cranberries and orange. Here is a twist on the Lemon Cranberry Muffin recipe which I posted earlier.
Skor Butter Tarts are a tasty variation of regular butter tarts. This gluten free dessert pastry will be a hit with young and old alike.
White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies are a tasty, chewy alternative to the classic chocolate chip cookie. The dried cranberries add a nice pop of colour for the holiday season.
These Festive Fruit Cookies are tasty little bites that will be a great gluten free addition to your Holiday dessert tray.
This gluten free Gingerbread Cake will be the beginning of a new tradition at holiday meals! I was so impressed with this moist, richly flavoured cake.
Festive Shortbread Cookie Bars are a colourful addition to any holiday dessert tray. This gluten free version will certainly hit the spot for anyone whether they have a gluten intolerance or can eat a regular diet.
Gluten Free Whipped Shortbread Cookies take me back to Christmases past before I could no longer indulge in gluten! Thanks to improvements in our flour blends we can now enjoy these melt in your mouth favourites once again.
Pecan Pie Squares are a chewy, flavourful dessert square that will be a perfect addition to your holiday dessert tray. This gluten free version will surprise your guests that are able to consume a regular diet.
Almond Pan Cookies are another family favourite from my youth that I have not been able to eat. Thanks to Schar Gluten Free Crackers I can once again enjoy this quick and easy to prepare treat!
Empire Cookies are a favourite from my gluten eating days. This gluten free version, with sweet almond icing, was a heavenly treat and satisfied my cravings for a cookie that I have missed for many years!
Maple Fudge is a creamy, decadent treat that will earn you rave reviews. This easy recipe does not require a candy thermometer and can be made in minutes. Then just let it harden for a couple of hours and enjoy!
Melt in your mouth Chocolate Fudge is hard to resist! This easy to create chocolate treat is a morsel of deliciousness that makes it hard to eat just one!!
Here are the best Gluten Free Sugar Cookies I have ever made! It will be my new go to recipe, whether I decorate them for each holiday or leave them plain for dunking!
Chocolate Shortbread Cookies are a light, melt in your mouth variation of traditional shortbread. This gluten free holiday recipe is a delicious addition to any dessert tray.
Microwave Cherry Cranberry Cupcakes are a quick and easy gluten free dessert. This moist, colourful cake decorated to suit the season, is a great addition to any holiday dessert tray.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares are an easy and delicious dessert recipe that will be enjoyed by young and old alike.
Peanut Butter Marshmallow Squares are a tasty, no bake dessert recipe that is a popular choice for all ages and occasions.
Candy cookies are a nice crunchy cookie base loaded with oatmeal, M & M candies and chewy Turtles chocolates. This gluten free dessert, or snack, is sure to be a hit in your home.
Orange Cranberry Scones are an easy baking recipe with a light, fluffy texture and these gluten free gems are loaded with flavour.
Black Forest Crispy Rice Squares are an easy no bake dessert recipe. This dressed up version of Rice Krispie Squares is loaded with chocolate and cherries that make it pleasing to the eye as well as the taste buds.
Peanut Butter Fudge is a creamy, decadent treat that will quickly be devoured. This easy recipe does not require a candy thermometer and can be made in minutes.
Instant Pot Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake is a rich and flavourful pressure cooker recipe. This gluten free and dairy free dessert is definitely a decadent treat for those who need to avoid those ingredients.