Gluten-free Gingerbread Cookies are soft, spiced just right, and perfect for holiday parties with their festive shapes, easy to decorate!

Before starting these Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies, it’s important to note that they are a process. At least 2 hours is needed to chill the cookies before cutting them. It will be well worth it though, these gingerbread cookies are just the BEST for the holidays!

Gingerbread Cookies are a holiday classic that is fun for the kids to decorate or yourself and give as gifts or add to your holiday cookie platter.

Tips for Making Easy Gingerbread Cookies:

The best option is to make the batter the night before and let it chill overnight. It’s a great way to prep ahead so you don’t get too tired when making them. They are so cute and perfect for the holidays, they are well worth it.

We prefer to make the batter the night before, then the kids can get involved with cutting them out and decorating these cookies the next day.

This will actually make somewhere around 30-40 cookies depending on the size, it’s perfect to add a couple to a treat bag of goodies for the holiday.

If you enjoy these, another great idea to do with the kids is making a batch of homemade gingerbread playdough. This recipe is so fun to make with the kids, my kids enjoyed it when they were little.

How do you make Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies?

The only swap that you will need to make these gluten-free is a 1:1 gluten-free all-purpose flour. I use Better Batter; however, any 1:1 flour will do. Just use your personal favorite.

The best options are Better Batter, King Arthur, Bob’s Red Mill, or Cup 4 Cup. These will provide the best texture.

Of course, you will also want to check all the other ingredients you use to be sure they are gluten-free. Most of them will all be naturally gluten-free, but some candies and frosting can have it in there without you realizing it.

Tips for Making Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies:

Choose the right flour – For gluten-free, use gluten-free all-purpose flour. These can be made gluten-filled too by using regular all-purpose flour.
Be sure to chill the dough – This step is vital to the recipe turning out correctly.
Do not overbake – Be sure to keep an eye on them when baking and remember they will continue to bake when removed from the oven during the cooling process.
Fully cool – Do not decorate until the cookies have fully cooled, this will allow your toppings to go on nice and even without melting.

How should you decorate Gingerbread Cookies?

Use Royal Icing and a piping bag for the perfect lines. While the icing is still wet, add your gumdrops or sprinkles.

How do you store Gingerbread Cookies?

Once the cookies have fully cooled, store them in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.

Alternatively, undecorated cookies can be stored in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months in the freezer. Be sure to fully defrost before decorating and serving.

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Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies provide the best taste and texture, plus they look adorable too on your cookie platter this holiday season!