PART OF Holiday Central: Baking
19 Gluten-Free Holiday Desserts
Satisfy everyone on your list this season - gluten-free fans or not - with these jolly good sweets.
Baileys Truffles
"I made these at Christmas for the family and they were devoured. They are so good and easy to make."
-CoreyAnn
Vanilla Torte with Raspberry Filling
Almond and coconut flours are the secret to this rich three-layer cake that's surprisingly light and fluffy.
Cinnamon Rolls
"These are hands down the best cinnamon rolls ever. Nobody knew they were gluten-free! Putting the cinnamon sugar on the bottom of the pan was a great suggestion."
-jessicarae1060
Tart & Tangy Cranberry Bars
The crunchy pecan crust and raw date-and-cranberry filling will make this rainbow-colored treat the talk of your cookie swap.
Peppermint Bark
"I loved how easy this recipe was and how beautiful it turns out. Make sure you leave plenty of time for the bark to harden fully."
-Little Mrs. Mitchell
Christmas Pudding
"This is a lovely light pudding. You can also make it lactose-free with lactose-free milk and vegan margarine."
-**Jubes**
Apple Coconut Cake
Don't settle for ordinary apple pie. This sweet and spicy cake has a unique tropical twist that will wow at the holidays.
Strawberries & Cream Truffles
These bite-size sweets come together with just four ingredients. You'll love the hint of coconut in the strawberry filling.
Orange & Almond Cake
"This cake has a lovely moist texture — almost like a pudding cake. The kitchen smelled heavenly from simmering the oranges."
-Loveblumes
Chocolate Mint Brownies
"I loved how the bottoms of the brownies were a bit chewy and fudgy, while the rest was a little more cake-like."
-**Tinkerbell**
Best Fruitcake
"The appearance is impressive and the taste is exceptional. Just don't chop the nuts too fine or they become lost."
-hardcase
French Cocoa Snowballs
"These were very easy and delicious. I added a tablespoon of cinnamon to the rolling mixture; it really gave it a little something extra."
-The Frugal Cheflady
Jell-O Mold
"I chose the cranberry juice option instead of orange juice, and it came out sweet and tangy!"
-Miss Fannie
Christmas Fudge Wreath
"Fun, festive and FAST! This is perfect for the holidays and is great to 'decorate' and bring as a special something."
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Cranberry-Walnut Bread
This dairy- and sugar-free recipe features tart frozen cranberries, making it both festive and healthy.
Macadamia Nut Brittle
"This was by far the best brittle I have ever tasted! It was easy to make and it came out hard, but it melted in your mouth."
-Daisy Mae
Gluten-Free Chocolate Cake Roll
This flourless cake takes just 15 minutes to make — leaving you plenty of time to get creative with your icing.
Chocolate Raspberry Bonbons
It takes only two ingredients to whip up these sweet-tart treats. Bonus: You can make them in less than 20 minutes!