3 easy, gluten free Christmas biscuit ideas
VEGAN & GLUTEN FREE
This is the season for warmth, joy, and the delightful aroma of freshly baked Christmas biscuits that fill the air with festive magic. We've got three awesome recipes that are not only vegan and gluten-free but also guaranteed to spread smiles and holiday cheer. So, grab your wooden spoon and let's get baking!
Christmas Cookies for Kids: Sweet Fun in Every Shape!
Kids and cookies – a match made in holiday heaven! Our Christmas Cookies for Kids are all about festive shapes, icing sugar, and pure joy. Imagine little hands cutting out Christmas trees, stars, and reindeer. These vegan and gluten-free wonders are made with love and laughter, creating not just cookies but edible memories that will last a lifetime.
If your kids prefer funny animal cutters, you can find dinosaure cutters for example at Galerieslafayette online or directly in Paris in the stores.
Linzer Christmas Cookies: Sweet Secrets Inside!
For a touch of fancy without the fuss, try our Linzer Christmas Cookies. These vegan and gluten-free delights are like little presents waiting to be unwrapped. A soft, crumbly exterior hides a sweet secret – a layer of strawberry jam. Each bite is a delightful surprise, making these cookies perfect for sharing with loved ones or enjoying by the twinkling lights of the tree.
Baked Christmas Gift Cookies: Share the Love, Share the Yum!
There's something special about receiving a homemade gift, especially when it's edible! Our Baked Christmas Gift Cookies are not just tasty treats; they're a gesture of love. Use festive biscuit stamps to create charming shapes, then share these vegan and gluten-free delights with friends and family. It's a simple yet heartwarming way to spread joy and show you care.
Christmas Biscuits for kids
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix psyllium husk with warm water and set aside to gel.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a wooden spoon to cream together softened butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, xanthan gum (if needed), and salt.
- Add the gelled psyllium husk to the creamed butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface and cut out Christmas shapes using festive cookie cutters.
- Place the cutouts on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the biscuits to cool completely before decorating with icing sugar.
Nutritions are calculated per portion. These values provide an estimate for each serving when the entire recipe is divided into two portions. Keep in mind that the nutritional content may vary based on specific product brands and quantities used. For precise nutritional information, refer to product labels or consult a nutritionist.
Linzer christmas biscuits
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix psyllium husk with warm water and set aside to gel.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a wooden spoon to cream together softened butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, xanthan gum (if needed), and salt.
- Add the gelled psyllium husk to the creamed butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough and cut out an equal number of solid shapes and shapes with a hole in the center (using Linzer cookie cutters).
- Place the solid shapes on the baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Allow the baked solid shapes to cool completely.
- Spread a small amount of strawberry jam on the solid shapes, leaving a border around the edges.
- Place the shapes with holes on top of the jam-covered shapes to create sandwiches.
- Dust the top shapes with icing sugar for a festive finish.
Nutritions are calculated per portion. These values provide an estimate for each serving when the entire recipe is divided into two portions. Keep in mind that the nutritional content may vary based on specific product brands and quantities used. For precise nutritional information, refer to product labels or consult a nutritionist.
Baked Christmas Gift Biscuits
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix psyllium husk with warm water and set aside to gel.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a wooden spoon to cream together softened butter, sugar, and vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour blend, cornstarch, ground cinnamon, xanthan gum (if needed), and salt.
- Add the gelled psyllium husk to the creamed butter mixture and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the chilled dough on a floured surface.
- Use biscuit stamps to mold the dough into festive designs.
- Place the molded biscuits on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the biscuits to cool completely before packaging them as gifts.
Nutritions are calculated per portion. These values provide an estimate for each serving when the entire recipe is divided into two portions. Keep in mind that the nutritional content may vary based on specific product brands and quantities used. For precise nutritional information, refer to product labels or consult a nutritionist.
