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Top 10 Gluten-Free Cookie Recipes

10 Delicious Homemade Gluten-Free Cookie Lover Recipes

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Cookies may be the ultimate comfort treat for gluten-free diets. Make your Mom happy - bake a batch of homemade gluten-free cookies just for her this Mother's Day!

1. Gluten-Free Vanilla Wafers

Gluten-Free Vanilla Wafer Recipe2010 © Teri Lee Gruss, licensed to About.com, Inc.

Gluten-free vanilla wafers are easy to make and buttery good. This simple recipe calls for basic ingredients, a real plus when you crave a classic cookie!

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2. Flourless Gluten-Free Amaretti Cookies

Gluten-Free Amaretti Cookie Recipe2010 © Teri Lee Gruss

Almond paste is the foundation of this recipe - be sure to use gluten-free almond paste, some brands contain gluten as a thickener. These sturdy, crunchy little Italian almond cookies love to travel!

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3. Gluten-Free Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies

Gluten-Free Chocolate Mint Chip Cookie Recipe2010 © Teri Lee Gruss

There's something extra-special about how chocolate and mint meld inside a buttery homemade cookie. This gluten-free cookie recipe is based on the classic Nestle Toll House cookie recipe. If you'd rather make a classic chocolate chip cookie, replace the mint extract with vanilla extract. Either way these are terrific gluten-free cookies!

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4. Gluten-Free Madeleine Cookies

Gluten-Free Madeleine Recipe2010 © Teri Lee Gruss, licensed to About.com, Inc.

Just like classic French Madeleine cookies, gluten-free Madeleines are soft, golden scalloped cookies, rich with butter and the flavor and scent of lemons. You will need a "Madeleine" baking pan to make this recipe, available at most cookware shops or online.

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5. Gluten-Free Molasses Ginger Cookies

Gluten-Free Molasses Ginger Cookie Recipe© 2010 Teri Lee Gruss, licensed to About.com, Inc.

Gluten-free molasses ginger cookies are big and bold cookies with a pronounced molasses flavor. This is a sturdy cookie, perfect for lunchboxes or travel snacks.

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6. Gluten-Free Cinnamon-Glazed Pumpkin Cookies

Gluten-Free Cinnamon-Glazed Pumpkin Cookie Recipe2010 Teri Lee Gruss, licensed to About.com, Inc.

Spice-cookie lovers, try this soft cinnamon-glazed pumpkin cookie recipe. The recipe contains one cup of canned unsweetened pumpkin and you can make a gluten and dairy free version by following the substitution suggestions in the recipe.

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7. Gluten-Free Toasted Coconut and Oatmeal Cookies

Gluten-Free Toasted Coconut Oatmeal Cookie2010 © Teri Lee Gruss

This gluten-free oatmeal cookie is loaded with terrific toasted coconut and fresh ground gluten-free oat flour. Make a double batch of dough and refrigerate or freeze for convenient, crunchy, toasty gluten-free cookies anytime.

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8. Gluten-Free Lemon Sugar Cookies

Gluten-Free Lemon Sugar Cookie Recipe2010 © Teri Lee Gruss

Simple. Buttery. Tender. Here's a gluten-free cut-out sugar cookie recipe with a bright, lemony flavor.

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9. Gluten-Free Almond Biscotti

Gluten-Free Almond Biscotti Recipe2010 © Teri Lee Gruss

Homemade gluten-free biscotti is so easy to make! This recipe is loaded with healthy almonds, it's a great not-to-sweet travel snack and it's so crunchy delicious!

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10. Gluten-Free Cut-Out Sugar Cookies

Gluten-Free Cut-Out Sugar Cookie Recipeistockphotos

This versatile gluten-free sugar cookie recipe is easy to make in a food processor. Take advantage of all the fun cookie cutters on the market and use this cookie recipe year round to make special homemade gluten-free cookies for special occasions and special people!

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