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August 7, 2022 (last updated December 12, 2022)

Soft Teff Pumpkin Cookies (Gluten-Free)

These pillowy soft, cake-like pumpkin cookies combine teff flour and gluten-free flour for a moist cinnamon spiced autumn treat. Be sure to check out more of my recipes with teff flour including my teff chocolate chip cookies, multi-grain teff bread…

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May 25, 2022 (last updated January 6, 2023)

Soft Peanut Butter Whiskey Cookies (Gluten-Free)

White plate with stack of peanut butter whiskey cookies with icing. Wood board underneath. Milk bottle, glass and bottle of peanut butter whiskey in background.

These peanut butter whiskey cookies are soft, sweet and a little boozy. They are topped with a super easy peanut butter whiskey icing to take them to another level. Be sure to check out more of my peanut butter whiskey…

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April 16, 2022 (last updated November 23, 2022)

Soft Teff Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten-Free)

close up of gluten free teff cookies with chocolate chips on baking pan.

These soft and gooey teff cookies have a slightly crisp edge and are loaded with chocolate chips. The cookies bake up soft with no need to refrigerate the dough before baking. Eat them all or freeze them for later. Be…

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January 13, 2022 (last updated December 7, 2022)

Marbled Tahini Cookies (Chocolate & Vanilla)

Stack of marbled tahini cookies on black plate with parchment paper. Milk bottle and plate with cookies in back. Pink background.

These beautiful cookies are marbled with a vanilla tahini and chocolate tahini cookie dough. This recipe is perfect for easy freezer, slice and bake cookies. For more cookie recipes check out my no-spread, cut out cookies, flourless peanut butter cookies…

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December 2, 2021 (last updated December 12, 2022)

Buttery Gluten-Free Spritz Cookies

These gluten-free spritz cookies are buttery and delicate with a little crunch. They are perfect for any occasion. Troubleshooting tips and tricks are included to help with using a cookie press so you can create perfectly shaped cookies that don’t…

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June 26, 2021 (last updated March 18, 2022)

Soft Gluten-Free M&M Cookies

wire cooling rack with stack of gluten-free m&m cookies. Cookie on right and milk bottle and glass in background

These gluten-free m&m cookies are soft and chewy and mix up in one bowl. Gluten-free information about m&m’s is included. Be sure to check out more of my gluten-free cookie recipes including my gluten-free chewy chocolate chip cookies, lemon almond…

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April 12, 2021 (last updated March 4, 2022)

Lemon Almond Flour Cookies

These lemon almond flour cookies are a little crispy on the bottom and soft and chewy in the middle. They are grain-free, dairy-free and gluten-free and mix up in one bowl with no mixer. More Gluten-Free Cookie Recipes Be sure…

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March 22, 2021 (last updated October 6, 2022)

From Scratch Gluten-Free Funfetti Cookies

gluten free funfetti cookies on wire rack. Small white palte with cookies in background

These gluten-free funfetti cookies require just one bowl and less than 30 minutes to make! They are easy to make at home, perfectly chewy, and so delicious. Plus, I include my top tips for selecting sprinkles that are completely gluten-free….

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March 10, 2021 (last updated November 29, 2022)

12 Recipes using King Arthur Gluten-Free Flour

close up of gluten free coffee cake muffins in muffin tin. Cinnamon sticks in front and plate with muffin in background

These 12 gluten-free baked goods recipes are some of the favorites on my blog and they all use King Arthur Gluten-Free Measure for Measure Flour. This flour makes gluten-free baking so much easier. No need to worry about adding xanthan…

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March 2, 2021 (last updated November 2, 2021)

Medjool Date Filled Cookies

close up medjool date filled cookies stacked on wood board. Orange slices on right, dried date and orange zester on left

Inspired by my grandmother’s date-filled cookie recipe, my version is made with gluten-free shortbread pastry, a Medjool date filling, and is equally as delicious! They are sugar-free and egg-free too. Be sure to check out my full list of gluten-free…

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January 28, 2021 (last updated December 12, 2022)

Homemade Danish Butter Cookies (Gluten-Free)

overhead view of gluten-free butter cookies on wire rack. Bite taken out of one. White marble background

These gluten-free butter cookies are so simple. They are buttery, gently sweet, crunchy on the outside and delicate in the middle.

December 21, 2020 (last updated December 12, 2022)

Gluten-Free Chocolate Mint Cookies

gluten free chocolate mint cookies with green icing on gray plate with cranberry wreath in back, milk glass, milk bottle and bitten cookie on right

These gluten-free chocolate mint cookies are soft and full of dark chocolatey mint goodness. Chocolate and mint is a combination that works on so many levels. The strong bittersweet chocolate with the bright, fresh flavor of mint is one of…

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December 17, 2020 (last updated August 8, 2021)

Gluten-Free Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies

overhead view of gluten free double chocolate cookies on parchment. Bite taken out of one cookie

These soft, gluten-free chocolate chocolate chip cookies are loaded with chocolate chips and melt in your mouth. They have a double dose of chocolate with cocoa powder flavoring the dough. No messy melting chocolate is necessary! Looking for a traditional…

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December 3, 2020 (last updated February 16, 2022)

Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies with Brown Sugar

close up of fork pressing on flourless peanut butter cookie dough on parchment lined pan

Most of the recipes I have seen for flourless peanut butter cookies, call for white sugar. I personally love the depth of flavor that brown sugar adds. The slightly bitter molasses with salty peanut butter and sweet sugar is an…

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November 28, 2020 (last updated December 12, 2022)

No-Spread Gluten-Free Cut Out Cookies

no spread gluten free cut out cookies in star and round shapes with white icing and turquoise sanding sugar on white background

These no-spread, gluten-free, cut out cookies are perfectly sweet and slightly soft. I’ll give you the secrets that will make these cookies hold their shape. They are somewhere in the neighborhood of a butter cookie or sugar cookie. I can’t…

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November 9, 2020 (last updated August 9, 2021)

Vegan Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

overhead view of vegan gluten-free chocolate chip cookies on cooling rack. Small white plate with one cookie and measuring cups with sugar and chocolate chips

I don’t do much vegan baking but I do appreciate a plant-based recipe. This chocolate chip cookie recipe is vegan and gluten-free and still passed the toughest taste test I know. The cookies are a little crispy on the outside…

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October 23, 2020 (last updated August 11, 2022)

Chewy Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

chewy gluten-free chocolate chip cookies on round wire cooling rack. White napkin and glass of milk in background.

Two of the words in the name of these cookies is CHOCOLATE CHIP! I take this very seriously. I get annoyed when I’m scooping out the cookie dough onto the pan and I end up with just dough and no…

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August 16, 2020 (last updated January 11, 2023)

Cinnamon Mesquite Flour Cookies (Gluten-Free)

stack of cinnamon mesquite cookies on wood board with milk glass on right and white napkin in background

These cinnamon mesquite cookies are a soft and chewy gluten-free treat. The recipe combines mesquite flour (aka mesquite powder) with gluten-free flour and cinnamon to enhance the warm spicy flavor of mesquite. For a more traditional soft cookie, try my…

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Do you need a cake or cupcakes for a gluten-free b Do you need a cake or cupcakes for a gluten-free birthday celebration? I've got you covered with a blog post with 16 ideas for fun,  festive & yummy cakes and cupcakes.
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All are gluten free and many can be made dairy-free as well. Most use Measure for Measure flour from @kingarthurbaking.
1. GF Carrot Cake
2. GF Funfetti Cupcakes
3. GF Red Velvet Cake
4. GF Lemon Cake
5. Grain-Free Vanilla Almond Flour Cake
6. GF Vanilla Cake
7. GF Mini Cupcakes in Choc & Vanilla
8. GF Vanilla Cupcakes
9. GF Coconut Layer Cake
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Not pictured: GF Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake,
GF Chocolate Cupcakes, GF Apple Pie Cupcakes, GF Butternut Squash Cake, Gf Chocolate Mug Cake, GF Vanilla Snack Cake, and GF Carrot Cake Cupcakes.
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No lie, these chicken wings were baked in the toas No lie, these chicken wings were baked in the toaster oven and still came out with golden brown delicious skin. 
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Those mini corn dog bites are the favorite at my parties and are SUPER (pun intended) easy to make.
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Link to the recipes in my profile.
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This gluten free red velvet cake is so moist and t This gluten free red velvet cake is so moist and tender they'll never know it's gluten free. Get the full recipe at chefjanetk.com
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Thanksgiving prep has started in my kitchen! Wheth Thanksgiving prep has started in my kitchen! Whether you need a gluten-free stuffing recipe, gravy or an easy side, I've got you covered. Need a delicious, decadent dessert? I've got that too. Link in my profile to my Thanksgiving recipes.
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You'll find tips for perfect silky, smooth gravy, moist delicious stuffing, perfect pies, simple sided dishes and more.
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Pie and cupcakes are my favorite desserts so I put Pie and cupcakes are my favorite desserts so I put them together in one. These gluten-free apple pie cupcakes make for an awesome autumn dessert. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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These cupcakes have a fluffy cinnamon spiced cake, traditional apple pie filling and an apple cinnamon buttercream frosting.
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Nothing says holiday brunch more than cranberry or Nothing says holiday brunch more than cranberry orange muffins. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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This Sweet Potato Frosting is the perfect holiday This Sweet Potato Frosting is the perfect holiday topping for cupcakes, cakes muffins and anything your heart desires. There's just four ingredients and no cane sugar. Link to the recipe in my profile.
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Sweet potato puree, cream cheese, butter and maple syrup are all you need for this amazing frosting. Amazing on carrot cake, spice cake, vanilla cake and so much more.
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Do you like your gluten-free pumpkin bread slather Do you like your gluten-free pumpkin bread slathered in a rum icing or a straight up?? Get the recipe - link my profile.
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This recipe is super easy and makes an incredibly moist and delicious pumpkin bread that is good enough for dessert, brunch or a little autumn snack.
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