If Santa is anything like Scott Calvin, he needs cookies that are dairy-free. Why not make them Top 8 Allergen-Free? Shake things up for Santa and make him some snickerdoodles cookies!
If you’re a regular reader of this blog (if you’re not, you should be. Sign up for my mailing list to get updates when there’s a new blog AND get a FREE Beginners Guide to Dietary-Restriction Friendly Essentials checklist), you know that we’ve made a cake from Namaste. It was delicious.
We’ve been meaning to make these cookies for a while, so why not make them for Santa? It’s early, so a trial run for Santa. GFS wants to be on the “Nice” list.
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As I mentioned before, these cookies are free from the Top 8 allergens. That means that these cookie are free from wheat, soy, dairy, shellfish, fish, peanut, tree nut, and egg. For this recipe, we did use eggs. However, you can use an egg alternative such as Veganegg if you have an allergy or want a paleo friendly recipe.
Ingredients
2 eggs/egg substitute
1/3 c butter or margarine (we used Earth Balance Soy-free Butter)
1/3 c shortening
*For Snickerdoodles
2 tsps cinnamon
3 tbsp sugar
*Pro tip #1: you can replace shortening with 1/4 c of coconut oil; microwave until liquified
Directions
-Heat oven to 400
-Spray cookie sheet
-Combine eggs/egg alternative, butter, and shortening/coconut oil until creamy
-Slowly add dry mix, incorporating well after each addition.
*For Snickerdoodles
Combine cinnamon and sugar in a separate bowl.
Place on cookie sheet and bake 8-10 minutes until bottoms are golden brown. If your oven is special like ours, bake for 15 minutes.
*Pro tip #2: Let mix stand for approximately 10 minutes before adding to cinnamon & sugar mix. We didn’t do this with the first batch of cookies and it was very sticky. By the time we got to what was left in the bowl, it was much easier to work with.
Cool on wire rack.
*Optional: Fold a handful of chocolate chips, nuts, coconuts, raisins, or dried fruit. Bake as directed above.
Yields: 17 (this varies depending on dough size)
Verdict: any Santa would enjoy, whether he has allergies or not. Don’t forget to leave out almond, soy, or rice milk! There’s also So Delicious Holiday Nog if you’re feeling extra classy.
If you liked this recipe, you might like pumpkin muffins, pigs in a blanket, and pancakes.
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The Santa clause is one of my fave movies! Plus – those cookies. Yum!
It’s such a great movie! I can confirm that the cookies were yum. 😀
That’s one of my favorite scenes from The Santa Clause! It was so funny back in the 90s because lactose intolerance and dietary intolerances in general were still not mainstream and as common as they are now. Thanks for the recipe!
I always think of that scene when I hear “lactose intolerant”. lol That’s so true! You’re welcome, Jeuelle. 🙂
These look so tasty! My husband is GF so I am always looking for recipes that he can eat, but are good. A lot of GF baked goods miss the boat in the texture dept. so i am excited to try this one!
I know what you mean about texture, Molly. It can be a big turnoff for me. Let me know if you make them and what you & your husband think!
Okay so firstly……….. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Sam, 3K views that’s awesome!!! I’m so happy for you and hope it’s 6K by March. You’ve worked so hard to get here and totally deserve it. And your snickerdoole Santa cookies look yummy BTW 😉
Thank you so much, Michelle! I really appreciate it. 😀 I’ll take 6K views too. lol They were yummy! We even gave one to my aunt to try without telling her what it was and she really liked them. 🙂
These are right up my alley!! I’m gluten free & mostly dairy free, and i LOVE snickerdoodle cookies! Can’t wait to try these!
I’m happy to hear that, Kristiana! Let me know if you try them and what you think!
Congrats on surpassing 3000 views! With gluten-free recipes like this, I’d say it’s probably well-deserved. These do look tasty. Thanks for the pro tips, too. I’m not much of a baker, so any advice to make it easier always helps.
Thank you, Alicia! You’re welcome. My sister is definitely better in the kitchen than I am, so I definitely try to include extra tips that help/improve the recipe.
These gluten-free cookies is a must try. Perfect treat for our Christmas night. I will definitely give it a try. I am sure that my twins will really love this.
Elizabeth, let me know if you make them and if the twins approve. 🙂
These cookies look delish! I have to try your recipe and make them with my kids.
Let me know if you do & how it turns out!
These cookies look absolutely delicious and wonderful! It’s so great to see a recipe for those who are intolerant to certain ingredients. thanks so much for sharing!!
You’re welcome, Shell! They were so delicious! 🙂
That’s a nice idea – for all we know Santa might be gluten intolerant as well:D
Got to make sure gluten intolerant Santa has cookie options too! 🙂
These cookies sound and look good so I might have to give these a go! Also, I LOVE the Santa Clause movies with Tim Allen! xo
Let me know if you do, Talina. I do too! I always think of that scene when I hear “lactose intolerant”. 😀
What a great option for people with allergies! I myself I’m allergic to tree nuts (almonds/hazelnuts/walnuts/pecan, etc) every sweet cookie and cake around here contains nuts!!
I’m not allergic to nuts, but I’m not a fan of them in my food. My mom brought me a red velvet cake from someone she works with and it had nuts in it. -__- Hidden nuts are the worst!
I love this! Thank you for making a fun, yummy recipe for those of us with dietary restrictions and sensitive stomachs!
You’re welcome, Jasmine!
These cookies look really good! i had never heard or seen such cookies before but I am defo going to give that recipe a go!
Please let me know if you do and what you think of them!
Amazing recipe and tips. I am a big fan of cookies. I will surely try your recipe this Christmas.
Sneha, let me know if you do and how it turns out!
Thanks for suggesting these. I don’t bake much but I will give it a go over Christmas.
You’re welcome, Marie! Please let me know if you make them.
I have to try out this recipe! looks easy enought to make plus I’ve been looking from some new cookie recipes to try ! 😀
Let me know if you make them & what you think, Maria!
I have been staying away from cookies and sakes this season … but these look great. I am always impressed that you make a dietary replacement for the foods you like work for you … also glad there are more and more alternatives in the market now.
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Thank you, Tanvi! I really appreciate that. 🙂 I’ve done pretty well staying away from desserts this season. It is so helpful to have more alternatives.
These look really nice and are a great alternative for those who can’t or choose not to eat dairy.
I really love baking especially this coming Christmas and New Year’s Eve. and these snickerdoole cookies look so delicious and tasty. A perfect treat for my niece and nephews.
They were so yummy!
These cookies are definitely one of my favorites. I have yet to try gluten free. I am going to have to try this recipe as I believe my husband is as of lately allergic to gluten. Thank you for sharing this great recipe, I cannot wait to try them.
Ariel, I’m so glad you found this helpful. Let me know if you make them & what you think!
I just tasted some cookies made from prepacked chocolate mix recently and they somehow didn’t feel as delicious as I thought they should be~ I shall try this brand out and hopefully it taste better!
Let me know if you do and what you think!