Gluten-Free Candy Cane Chocolate Chip Cookies
Festive gluten-free cookies combining the warmth of almond flour with peppermint candy canes and chocolate chips. Made with ghee and coconut sugar for natural sweetness, these cookies offer a chewy texture with delightful holiday crunch. Perfect for Christmas gatherings or anyone avoiding gluten who still wants to enjoy classic holiday flavors. The combination of white and regular chocolate chips creates visual appeal while crushed candy canes provide that signature peppermint kick.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven and line baking sheet with lightly greased parchment paper
- 2
Combine ghee, coconut sugar, maple syrup, egg and vanilla extract in large bowl and whisk until combined
- 3
Add almond flour, arrowroot starch, salt, baking soda and mix-ins, reserving some for topping, and mix until dough forms
- 4
Transfer dough to refrigerator and chill
- 5
Remove from refrigerator and scoop cookies onto baking sheet
- 6
Lightly flatten cookies with hand and add extra toppings
- 7
Bake until cooked through
- 8
Remove from oven and transfer to cooling rack
Tips
Chill the dough for the full 20 minutes to prevent spreading during baking and achieve better texture.
Reserve some mix-ins when making the dough so you can press them on top for better visual appeal.
Don't overbake - cookies should look just set but still soft for the perfect chewy texture.
Good to Know
Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days
Dough can be made 1 day ahead and stored covered in refrigerator
Serve at room temperature for best texture and flavor
Common Mistakes
Don't skip chilling time to avoid cookies spreading too much
Don't overmix after adding dry ingredients to avoid tough cookies
Don't overbake to avoid dry, crumbly texture
Substitutions
Gluten-Free Swaps
General Alternatives
FAQ
Can I make these dairy-free?
Yes, the recipe is already dairy-free when using ghee and dairy-free chocolate chips as specified.
Can I substitute the candy canes?
You can use crushed peppermint candies or even chopped fresh mint chocolate for similar flavor.
How long do these cookies keep?
Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature for best texture.