Soft, chewy, and full of festive cheer, Gluten-Free Holiday Bliss Cookie Bars are the ultimate seasonal treat to bake and share. Loaded with rich chocolate, cozy spices, and a touch of almond, these irresistible cookie bars deliver big holiday flavor—without the gluten. Whether you’re hosting a holiday party, prepping a cookie exchange, or just craving a cozy bite by the fire, these easy-to-make bars are sure to impress everyone at the table, gluten-free or not.

Origin Gluten-Free Holiday Bliss Cookie Bars

Inspired by classic blondies and holiday cookie trays, these bars were created to bring all the joy of seasonal baking without the gluten. Whether you serve them at a cookie exchange or wrap them as gifts, they’re always a hit.

What I Love About This Recipe

They mix up in one bowl, bake in under 30 minutes, and stay soft for days. The combination of brown sugar, cinnamon, and chocolate chips tastes like holiday nostalgia in every bite.

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Gluten-Free Holiday Bliss Cookie Bars

Recipe by RecipesVillaCourse: Dessert, SnackCuisine: American (Holiday-inspired)Difficulty: Easy to Medium

Servings

4

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking time

40

minutes

Calories

300

kcal

Gluten-Free Holiday Bliss Cookie Bars are festive, chewy treats packed with seasonal flavors and allergy-friendly ingredients. Made with a gluten-free flour blend, these bars typically feature white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and a buttery base—sometimes spiced with a hint of cinnamon or orange zest. Perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or gifting, they offer all the indulgence of the season without the gluten.

Ingredients

• 2 cups almond flour

• ½ cup coconut flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly

• ½ cup almond butter or peanut butter

• ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 2 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips

• ½ cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts, optional)

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
• In a large mixing bowl, whisk almond flour, coconut flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
• Add melted butter, almond butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Stir until well combined.
• Mix in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
• Fold in chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
• Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
• Bake 22–26 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the center is set but still soft.
• Cool completely in the pan before lifting out and cutting into bars.

Notes

• For extra festive flair, sprinkle with flaky sea salt or drizzle with melted white chocolate.
• You can freeze them up to 2 months — thaw before serving.
• Bars keep well in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days.
  You can freeze them up to 2 months — thaw before serving.