Essential Holiday Bakes

Don’t let being gluten-free keep you from the holiday magic.

Essential Holiday Bakes offers a thoughtfully curated collection of artisanal cookies and tea cakes that deliver the nostalgic flavors and textures you love – minus the gluten.

Each recipe uses a custom gluten-free flour blend for perfect results every time. No gums. No xanthan. Just smart, intentional baking.

Reliable and achievable, these recipes include guidance to adjust sweetness, flavors, and presentation. They’ll be your “go-to” for cozy winter breakfasts, hostess gifts, stunning holiday dessert tables, and more!

Grab one for yourself and one to share. Perfect for a holiday gift exchange, stocking stuffer, or for that gluten-free friend who’s always hunting for new recipes!
What’s inside:
8 signature recipes with 19 delicious variations, and a bonus chapter with edible garnishes.

This is a flexible, value-packed collection that expands into dozens of flavor combinations. From rustic, low-sugar tea cakes to richly frosted showpieces and festively garnished cookies. Perfect for both weekday treats and special celebrations.
1. Mini Cranberry–Orange Pistachio Biscotti
Variations: Cherry, Almond & Orange • Chocolate Chip • Chocolate Dipped • Classic Anise • Cranberry White Chocolate • Fig & Walnut
2. Lingonberry Thumbprint Cookies
Variations: Low-moisture jams and fruit preserves
3. Ginger Spiced Butter Cookies
Variations: Frosted Cut-Out Cookies • Maple Icing • Mocha Drizzle
4. Chocolate-Dipped Chewy Coconut Cookies
Variations: Lemon • Rose
5. Lemon–Cardamom Ricotta Tea Cake
Variations: Maple Icing • Citrus Rose Icing • Sugared Cranberry & Orange Garnish
6. Cacao Hazelnut Tea Cake
Variations: Cherry Icing • Mocha Cream Cheese Frosting with Caramelized Hazelnuts
7. Rosemary Fig Walnut Tea Cake
Variation: Honey Cream Cheese Frosting with Fresh Fig Arrangement
8. Holiday Brioche Cake
A festive, showstopper you’ll want to bake every year.

Bonus Chapter: Edible Garnishes & Homemade Candy
Add sparkle, shine, and gourmet flair with easy enhancements you can make in minutes.
Includes: Candied Orange Peel • Simple Syrup • Sugared Rosemary • Sugared Cranberries • Caramelized Hazelnuts

Use on cakes, cocktails, cheese boards, salads, bar snacks, or holiday roasts for effortless elegance.

Features You’ll Love
• 100% Gluten-Free
• Custom flour blends for each recipe (no gums, no xanthan)
• Holiday-ready flavors and presentation
• Photos straight from my kitchen
• Clear, tested, reliable recipes

Flours & Starches Used in This Book
Almond Flour • Arrowroot Starch • Millet Flour • Potato Starch • Tapioca Starch • Psyllium Husk Powder • Hazelnut Flour (1 recipe) • White Rice Flour (stoneground)
Note: Flour substitutions are not included. This collection is wheat-free but not specifically formulated for celiac disease. If you are celiac or highly sensitive, be sure to use certified gluten-free ingredients.

A complete set of festive, gluten-free favorites—beautiful, reliable, and packed with value.
Create magical holiday bakes all season.