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    11 Healthy Christmas Cookies

    Published: Dec 7, 2025 by bobbieblue

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    Enjoying the holidays usually means eating some of the best foods, but sometimes the abundance of sweet calories, carbs and gluten overrun the presents under the tree! This collection showcases amazing Christmas cookies that help Santa FIT down chimney! Check out gluten-free cookies, vegan cookies, and dairy-free cookies. Many options without sacrificing the glorious textures and flavors that make cookies the year-round favorite!

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    Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergy-Free)

    Photo Credit: Strength and Sunshine

    Check out these Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies, crinkle on the outside, cool mint on the inside! These Christmas cookies are bringing the holiday cheer, gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free. Perfect for holiday parties, cookie swaps, or leaving out for Santa.

    Get the recipe: Chocolate Peppermint Crinkle Cookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Allergy-Free)

    Gluten-Free Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

    Photo Credit: Strength and Sunshine

    Deck the halls and the christmas cookies! These Gluten-Free Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies are allergy-free and made for merry decorating. Perfect for a family baking day or holiday craft night with edible art.

    Get the recipe: Gluten-Free Christmas Tree Sugar Cookies (Vegan, Allergy-Free)

    Chocolate Candy Cane Crunch Cookies

    Photo Credit: Strength and Sunshine

    Naugthy or nice, these Chocolate Candy Cane Crunch Cookies guarantee you a spot on Santa's sweet list. Great for snow day christmas cookie treats, stocking stuffers, or post-sledding snack time.

    Get the recipe: Chocolate Candy Cane Crunch Cookies

    Crunchy Almond Flour Gingerbread Cookies (without Molasses)

    Photo Credit: Beet of the Wild

    These aren't your typical gingerbread men, they're the glow-up! These Crunchy Almond Flour Gingerbread Cookies have almond flour, no molasses, and 100% festive. Perfect for guilt-free snacking or mindful munching christmas cookies during the holidays.

    Get the recipe: Crunchy Almond Flour Gingerbread Cookies (without Molasses)

    Gooey Vegan Hot Chocolate Cookies

    Photo Credit: Naturallie Plant-Based

    Meet the coziest Christmas cookies ever! Like your favorite mug of hot chooclate, but baked into soft, gooey perfection — the Gooey Vegan Hot Chocolate Cookies! Perfect for snow days, or holiday pajama party.

    Get the recipe: Gooey Vegan Hot Chocolate Cookies

    Gluten Free Vegan Pecan Sandies (shortbread cookies)

    Photo Credit: Well Fed Baker

    Started as a shortbread remake, ended up with pecan sandies... and they might just be my new favorite Christmas cookies. These Gluten Free Vegan Pecan Sandies are best for a festive cookie jar or your personal holiday snack stash.

    Get the recipe: Gluten Free Vegan Pecan Sandies (shortbread cookies)

    Gluten Free Chocolate Superfood Cookies

    Photo Credit: Well Fed Baker

    Who knew Christmas cookies could be chewy, chocolatey, and secretly supercharged with hemp and antioxidants? These Gluten Free Chocolate Superfood Cookies are ideal for your "treat without the cheat" holiday lineup or a festive dessert board with flair.

    Get the recipe: Gluten Free Chocolate Superfood Cookies

    Healthy Vanilla Shortbread Cookies

    Photo Credit: The Oregon Dietitian

    Iced shortbread but make it healthy? These Healthy Vanilla Shortbread Cookies are christmas cookies where coconut flour, vanilla, and maple meet to party with no dairy, no eggs, and no stress. Great for a big holiday meal or mid-morning treat.

    Get the recipe: Healthy Vanilla Shortbread Cookies

    Dairy Free and Egg Free Oatmeal Cookies

    Photo Credit: The Urben Life

    Thick, soft, chewy, and crips around the edges. These Oatmeal Cookies are christmas cookies that are egg-free, dairy-free, and easily gluten-free if that's your jam. Serve them warm for a feel-good holiday treat or pack for festive road trips.

    Get the recipe: Dairy Free and Egg Free Oatmeal Cookies

    Gingerbread Protein Cookies [Dairy and Gluten Free]

    Photo Credit: Fit As A Mama Bear

    These Gingerbread Protein Cookies are cookies that love your muscles back. They're vegan Christmas cookies that brings all the gingerbread vibes with none of the sugar crash. Perfect for stuffing in stockings or powering up your snowball fight stamina.

    Get the recipe: Gingerbread Protein Cookies [Dairy and Gluten Free]

    Easy Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies [Flourless]

    Photo Credit: Fit As A Mama Bear

    Check out this Easy Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies, soft, sweet, and just five ingredients away from Christmas cookie magic! Perfect for holiday parties, cookie swaps, or cozy nights with cocoa.

    Get the recipe: Easy Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies [Flourless]

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    Hi, I'm Bobbie! Welcome to Blue's Best Life. I'm a self-taught cook that loves to cook wholesome meals while still enjoying a truly decadent dessert, because there is always room for a little something sweet!

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