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Gluten-Free Baking for the 4th of July

Gluten-free pies, cakes, cookies and snacks are hot!

By , About.com Guide

July 4th is the perfect holiday to celebrate your gluten-freedom by baking classic, old-fashioned pies, cakes, brownies and cookies.

1. Gluten-Free Old-Fashioned Apple Pie

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What would a 4th of July picnic be without a luscious golden apple pie on the menu? Our classic recipe for old-fashioned gluten-free apple pie is filled with fragrant, spiced apples in a buttery, tender gluten-free pie crust.

Recipe for Gluten-Free Apple Pie

Step-By-Step Guide - How to Make Gluten-Free Pie Crust

2. Gluten and Dairy Free Chocolate Cupcakes with Confectioner's Frosting

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This gluten and dairy free chocolate cupcake is deliciously sneaky- it's made with healthy millet flour. The rich confectioner's frosting travels better than most frosting recipes, so if you're going to a potluck, try this recipe. Everyone with enjoy these classic flavors.

Recipe for Gluten and Dairy Free Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Confectioner's Frosting

3. Gluten-Free Pecan Pie

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Gluten-Free Pecan Pie is sweet and nutty-rich. Serve this luscious dessert in small wedges with a dollop of whipped cream to balance the flavors.

Recipe for Gluten-Free Pecan Pie

Recipe for Gluten-Free Pie and Tart Crust

4. Gluten-Free Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Everyone loves carrot cake and this gluten-free carrot cake recipe is no exception. It's moist, loaded with carrots and layered in rich, cream cheese frosting.

Recipe for Gluten-Free Carrot Cake

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5. Gluten-Free Lemon Meringue Pie

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Gluten-free lemon meringue pie is a luscious sweet and tart pie in a buttery-tender pie crust. Use a tart pan with a removable bottom for an easy-to-cut, great-looking pie.

Recipe for Gluten-Free Lemon Meringue Pie

6. Gluten-Free Brown Rice Crispie Bars

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Kids, large and small love this classic treat. Gluten-free rice crispie bars are made with gluten-free brown rice cereal, they're moist and taste absolutely, classically "normal."

Recipe for Gluten-Free Brown Rice Crispie Bars

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7. Gluten-Free Carob Brownies

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Carob is a delicious substitute for cocoa in brownie recipes. Carob powder is naturally sweeter than cocoa powder and is a good source of calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium and selenium.

Recipe for Gluten-Free Walnut Truffle Brownies

Make a Brownie Sundae with our recipe for Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Vanilla Vance's Ice Cream

8. Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Classic and a favorite at 4th of July celebrations, gluten-free chocolate chip cookies are as easy to make as the original and just as delicious!

Recipe for Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

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9. Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cupcakes with Penuche Frosting

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Here's another deliciously different gluten-free cupcake recipe! This cupcake is loaded with certified gluten-free oatmeal. Penuche frosting is a delicious broiled crunchy coconut and pecan frosting.

Recipe for Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cupcakes with Penuche Frosting<

10. Gluten-Free / Dairy-Free Banana Cupcakes with Fruit Nectar Frosting

Gluten-Free / Dairy-Free Banana Cupcakes with Fruit Nectar Frosting Recipe and ImageImage 2012 © Teri Lee Gruss

For the gluten-free and dairy-free crowd, try our recipe for GFCF banana cupcakes with fruit nectar frosting. We've used a packaged gluten-free cake mix for a fast and easy holiday recipe.

Recipe for Gluten-Free / Dairy-Free Banana Cupcakes with Fruit Nectar Frosting

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