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Christmas time brings family get-togethers, and rekindling old stories over a nice, warm beverage. Whether you are a coffee drinker, tea drinker, or just can't help but treat yourself to hot chocolate this Christmas, all of them are much better when paired with something you can dip into them. Biscotti-- specifically, these Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti-- are perfect for that purpose! Looking for more gluten-free recipes and resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of everything gluten free we’ve worked on. Cranberry Pistachio Biscotti: Perfect for Dunking! Biscotti gets its Italian name from the ...Read More
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25 Days of Grain-Free Christmas Cookies: Almond Spice Cookies
As it gets colder, which it does fast here in Michigan, I am drawn to baking. I love that it helps heat up the house as well as making the house smell inviting. My kids and I spend a lot of time baking and enjoying the winter together. Baking requires creativity when you have to work with allergies. Sadly, eggs are a no-no for me and I've had to come up with some recipes that are gluten- and egg-free. These cookies are both! But they don't sacrifice flavor or texture just because there are no eggs or wheat. If your family deals with multiple food allergies these might become a new favorite cookie in your ...Read More
25 Days of Grain-Free Christmas Cookies: Coconut Flour & Almond Butter Cookies, Three Ways
Though the Smith family is not grain-free, I occasionally like to turn to coconut flour as an alternative to typical grain flours when making cakes and cookies. The whole family enjoys the soft texture, unique flavor, and slight sweetness of it. A while back I developed a peanut butter cookie recipe featuring coconut flour. We actually eat it most often for breakfast! It's a win-win when I can offer my family cookies that are healthy enough for a meal, but delicious enough that we can all enjoy them as a treat. Looking for more gluten-free recipes and resources? This Everything Gluten Free page is a library of ...Read More
25 Days of Grain-Free Christmas Cookies: Apricot Almond Thumbprint Cookies
Each thumbprint is individual, a unique marker for every person. No two thumbprints are the same. Just like these apricot almond thumbprint cookies, no two are the same and each are perfectly individual. These pretty little gems are a yummy treat any time of year, but we love them at Christmastime! When I bake during the Christmas season, I make cookies and baked goods that are reflections of my family heritage. I also enjoy making ones that have unique qualities and show how much love I’ve poured into these delicious treats. Apricot almond cookies are my favorite to bake during the holiday season because they are ...Read More
25 Days of Grain Free Christmas Cookies Cookies: Magic Cookie Bars (sugar-free, dairy-free)
Grain-free Magic Cookie Bars that are sugar-free and dairy-free too? You bet! This is one of my all time favorite family treats-- you know, the ones that really invite you down memory lane? That is what Magic Cookie Bars are to me. Making these with my mother are some of my fondest and earliest memories. Eating most of the pan, that's a memory of mine too! Dad, Brother and I all fighting to lick the last crumbs out of the pan, yep, we did that. We loved those cherished magic cookie bars treats and I was so sad when I thought I could never have them again. I mean, how can you make these dairy free and ...Read More
25 Days of Grain Free Christmas Cookies: Coconut Lemon Cookies
Coconut and lemon paired together in a fluffy perfect little cookie—need I say more? Here in Southern California, the Christmas season is a bit different than the rest of the country. On Christmas day we can enjoy the beach, a game of football in the sun, or a warm family walk after gift giving and dinner. These coconut lemon cookies pair perfectly with our warm sunshine and active Christmas day. They are light, fluffy, and just the perfect combination of coconut and lemon flavors. As a young girl, my Mother and I made a variation of these cookies every holiday season. As I’ve started my own family and our dietary ...Read More
25 Days of Grain-Free Christmas Cookies: Reindeer Bombs
These grain-free Reindeer Bombs are so amazing—crispy on the outside, with a soft, gooey, marshmallow-y center. You'll want this cookie to be a part of your Christmas tradition every year! Snowmen, Christmas trees, a roaring fire...reindeer...they all remind me of Christmas time. I wanted to come up with a Christmas cookie that was cute, clever, and good enough to be a tradition in our home every year. Grain-Free Reindeer Bombs Cookies I love holiday baking. It's such a great nostalgic activity and it's even more fun making the cookies with my kids. Add playing some Christmas music and a fire in the fireplace and ...Read More
25 Days of Grain-Free Christmas Cookies: Egg-Free & Dairy-Free Gingerbread Coconut Macaroons
These Gingerbread Coconut Macaroons will make your mouth water with the generous use of winter spices! I am currently unable to eat eggs or dairy. Therefore, I created an allergy-friendly version that is equally as yummy as the traditional counterpart. The texture is a bit different (more cake like and softer with a slight tendency towards crumbling) but the flavor is identical. The cool thing about this recipe is that you can make the macaroons into, well, macaroons or you can just dump the batter into a glass baking dish and make a little cake. So that’s a double win for the egg-free/dairy free gingerbread coconut ...Read More
