Searching for some delicious Paleo Christmas cookie recipes to enjoy this holiday season? You’re in luck! I’ve put together a collection of the 20 best Paleo holiday cookies that will satisfy your sweet tooth while keeping things clean and healthy.
Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or looking for treats to share with family and friends, these cookies are made with wholesome ingredients, free from grains, dairy, and refined sugar, but still full of flavor.
From classic gingerbread and snickerdoodles to creative twists like almond butter thumbprints and coconut macaroons, these recipes are perfect for anyone following a Paleo lifestyle. Get ready to bake up some guilt-free and gluten free holiday cheer!
See also Chewy Vegan Christmas Cookies.
20. Easy Coconut Macaroons – Best Paleo & Keto Recipe
These coconut macaroons with a blueberry center are seriously irresistible—and the best part? They’re keto, low carb, paleo, and sugar-free! Plus, they’re ready in under 30 minutes.
Macaroons are super light and made with just a few simple ingredients. And yes, they’re totally keto and sugar free, so you can enjoy them guilt-free.
This recipe is crazy easy—only three ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen. These crispy, chewy macaroons are perfect for a cookie exchange or just a tasty treat for yourself.
You can enjoy them warm, at room temp, or even cold. The great thing about this recipe is it never fails! While bad macaroons can be dry and crumbly, mine turn out sweet, moist, and chewy on the inside with that perfect crispy exterior.
Bonus: they’re keto, low carb, sugar-free, and gluten-free!
19. Jam-filled Paleo Thumbprint Cookies
These paleo thumbprint cookies are just like the jam-filled treats from your childhood, but now they’re gluten-free and grain-free! This simple, delicious recipe is sure to become one of your favorite holiday traditions.
Even though I’m paleo, I still have a soft spot for cookies—especially thumbprint cookies. You know, those buttery shortbread cookies with sweet, tangy jam in the middle?
With the holiday season here, I made it my goal to whip up a paleo version that’s just as crave-worthy as the original. And trust me, they taste just like the real deal!
18. Easy and Healthy Almond Flour Cookies (Paleo, Vegan, and Gluten-Free)
I came up with this super easy almond cookie recipe, and honestly, I’m obsessed. I’ve been telling my friends, “You have to try these almond cookies; they’re, like, the world’s easiest cookies.”
And it’s true! I really do think of them as the easiest cookies ever. All you need is almond flour, baking powder, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
Just mix everything together in a bowl, no butter or eggs required, and no need to chill or roll out the dough. It’s just four ingredients and a quick stir.
After 10 minutes in the oven, you get these delicious macaron-like cookies that are crisp around the edges and perfectly chewy in the center.
The best part? They’re Paleo, gluten-free, and vegan-friendly. But honestly, I don’t even think of them as “special diet” cookies—they’re just plain tasty and perfect for satisfying a sweet craving in no time!
17. Soft-Baked Paleo Lemon Cookies with Maple Syrup
Sometimes you just need to whip up a dessert that will make everyone happy. And believe it or not, there are people out there who don’t like chocolate! (I don’t quite understand it, but hey, they exist!)
Some of my in-laws aren’t fans of cinnamon, and vanilla can feel a bit too basic for others. But lemon? I have yet to meet anyone who doesn’t love a good lemon dessert, like these soft-baked paleo lemon cookies.
Lemon is one of those flavors that works any time of year. It’s perfect for the bright, sunny days of spring and summer, but it also brings a refreshing burst of flavor to the cozy, darker days of fall and winter.
These best cookies are like little bites of sunshine, and the best part is—they’re SO easy to make.
They have that perfect texture: crisp around the edges, soft and chewy in the middle. They’re buttery, creamy, tart, and sweet all at once. Truly, dessert perfection!
16. Easy Cut-Out Grain Free Paleo Sugar Cookies
These easy cut-out Paleo Sugar Cookies are made with a blend of almond and coconut flour, sweetened with honey, and they’re the perfect holiday treat. No one will believe they’re Paleo!
They’re grain-free, refined sugar-free (can use coconut sugar), and totally kid-approved.
Out of all my baking experiments over the past couple of weeks, these sugar cookies were by far the most satisfying. I think my kids and husband were even happier than I was, though!
It was one of those, “Wait, are these REALLY Paleo?!” moments—which, in my book, is the ultimate compliment when it comes to Paleo baking. And that was before I added the icing!
Plus, my family was extra thrilled that it took me a couple of tries to perfect the cut-out shapes, which meant bonus cookies to snack on before the final batch was photo-ready!
15. Try My Favorite Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies!
This is, without a doubt, the best dark chocolate chip cookie I’ve ever had, and the fact that it’s Paleo is just a bonus! Here’s the full recipe for you to enjoy.
A few weeks ago, Ryan and I were seriously craving favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe — the kind of craving where you’re willing to leave the comfort of your PJs and hop in the car to make it happen. We were that close.
The only thing holding us back? Our commitment to healthy eating! Luckily, I came up with this Paleo version, and let’s just say the craving was more than satisfied.
14. Favorite Paleo Chocolate Chunk Cookie Recipe
These are the best paleo chocolate chip cookies, made with a blend of almond and coconut flour, and ready in just 20 minutes. They’re chewy, gluten-free, grain-free, and dairy-free—a cookie dream come true!
I baked these delicious cookies a few weeks ago, probably for the 150th time, and they never disappoint. They’re one of my all-time favorite healthier cookies that taste just as incredible as the classic version!
13. Best Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies (Dairy Free and Grain Free)
These super easy, one-bowl paleo chocolate chip cookies are hands down my new favorite cookie recipe! No need for chilling time, and with just one bowl for prep, they go from start to finish in just 20 minutes.
Plus, they’re gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free.
I’ve been wanting to create a simplified, one-bowl version of the chocolate chip cookies from my book, Paleo Baking at Home, and after a couple of test runs to perfect the ingredient ratios, they’re finally here!
These cookies have a perfectly chewy center with crispy edges, and they look and taste so much like classic chocolate chip cookies. I can’t wait for you to try them!
12. Low Carb Gingerbread Cookies
These easy-to-make low-carb gingerbread cookies are a Christmas must-have in both my country and my husband’s. Perfect for the holiday season!
11. Make Perfect Paleo Peppermint Cookies
These paleo friendly cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with minty flavor! They’re grain-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free, thanks to Bob’s Red Mill for making this recipe possible.
10. Paleo Peanut Butter Cookies (vegan option, dairy-free)
These paleo peanut butter cookies, made with sunflower seed butter, have a crisp edge and chewy center. There’s even a vegan option for those who need it!
9. Healthy Amaretto Cookies (Paleo, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Paleo)
This healthy take on the classic Italian cookie is grain-free, gluten-free, vegan, and paleo recipe! Made with almond flour and no added sugars or oils, these grain-free amaretto cookies will be a delicious addition to your dessert platter.
8. Vegan, Paleo, and Gluten-free Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons
These chocolate-dipped coconut macaroons are sweet, fancy, and perfect for any occasion. They’re gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and allergy-free—a delightful coconut and chocolate treat that will wow everyone!
7. Grain-free Paleo Snickerdoodles (Vegan Option)
Get ready to enjoy these chewy, soft, and incredibly satisfying Paleo Snickerdoodles. They’re grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free—perfect for your paleo-friendly cookie cravings.
6. Grain-Free Strawberry Thumbprint Cookies
These grain-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free strawberry thumbprint cookies are perfect all year round. Healthy and delicious, they’ll change the way you think about thumbprint cookies!
5. Chewy Almond Butter Cookies (Paleo, Vegan)
These soft, fudgy almond butter cookies are perfectly chewy and only require three ingredients! They’re vegan, gluten-free, and an ideal healthy sweet treat.
4. Vegan Coconut Macaroons (Gluten-Free)
These vegan coconut macaroons are soft, chewy, and nutty. With just five ingredients, they’re super easy to make and gluten-free!
3. Perfect Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten-Free, Vegan)
These gluten-free, vegan double chocolate chip cookies taste incredible and will leave you feeling great.
2. Paleo Almond Butter Cookies with Ginger
These tasty almond butter paleo cookies are packed with ginger and fall spices. They’re grain-free and easy to whip up, making them perfect for a cookie exchange!
Make these cookies and enjoy!
1. German Hazelnut Macaroons (Haselnussmakronen) – You’ll Love This Recipe!
Light, chewy, and naturally sweet, these traditional cookies are a festive favorite that brings cozy vibes to any celebration.
20 Best Paleo Christmas Cookies
Looking for some great PALEO Christmas Cookies Recipes? I’ve got a collection here of the best Paleo holiday cookies for your family and friends!
Ingredients
- Coconut Macaroons
- Paleo Thumbprint Cookies
- Almond Flour Cookies
- Paleo Lemon Cookies
- Cut-Out Grain Free Paleo Sugar Cookies
- Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Paleo Chocolate Chunk Cookie
- Low Carb Gingerbread Cookies
- Paleo Gingerbread Cookies
- Perfect Paleo Peppermint Cookies
- Paleo Peanut Butter Cookies
- Grain-Free Italian Wedding Snowball Cookies
Instructions
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