The Best Gluten Free Shortbread Recipe for Christmas!
This Gluten Free Shortbread Recipe for Christmas is everything a festive biscuit should be—buttery, crumbly, rich and incredibly easy to make. Using our 1:1 gluten free flour, you can enjoy classic shortbread without compromising on flavour or texture. Whether you're baking for Christmas Day, homemade food gifts, afternoon tea or festive cookie boxes, this recipe delivers perfect results every time. It pairs beautifully with tea, coffee and Christmas desserts, making it a must-have recipe for the holiday season
Ingredients
250g Gluten Free Nomad All Purpose Flour
150g butter, softened
80g caster sugar
Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract
Method
- Preheat oven to 160 C and line a baking tray with baking paper
- Beat the butter and sugar together until light and creamy
- Add in the flour and mix it together - it should form a soft, slightly crumbly dough
- Press it together with your hands and it should hold together (if it's too dry, add 1/2 tsp of cold water at a time until it comes together)
- Flatter the dough into a disc, wrap in cling wrap and chill in the fridge for 20-30mins
- Roll out the dough in between 2 sheets of baking paper to about 5-7mm thickness and press into a round baking tin or cut out your preferred shapes (if cutting out shapes, you'll need to move quick as it will start to melt)
- Bake in the oven for about 20mins - keep in mind that the colour will stay light
- Cool on the baking tray for 10 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack. They will continue to firm as they cool.
- Sprinkle with icing sugar or eat as they are!
Why Our Gluten Free Flour Makes Better Christmas Baking
Not all gluten free flours perform the same. Our carefully balanced blend has been created for soft cakes, crisp biscuits, tender pastry and delicious breads without the need for complicated flour combinations. Learn why thousands of Australian bakers trust Gluten Free Nomad for their everyday and Christmas baking in our Why Choose Our Gluten Free Flour guide.
More Gluten Free Christmas Recipes to Try
If you loved this Gluten Free Christmas Shortbread, you'll enjoy these other delicious recipes made with our Gluten Free Nomad 1:1 All Purpose Baking Flour. Whether you're baking for Christmas celebrations, holiday gatherings, or simply treating your family, these recipes are perfect for creating a festive gluten free dessert table.
- Honey Sugar Cookies – Soft, buttery cookies that are perfect for decorating during the festive season.
- Soft & Chewy Gluten Free Cookies – A classic cookie recipe that's loved by both gluten free and non-gluten free bakers.
- Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pistachio or Nutella Filling – A decadent cookie that's perfect for Christmas entertaining or homemade gifts.
- Gluten Free Summer Trifle – A fresh and colourful dessert that's a favourite for Australian Christmas celebrations.
- Easy Gluten Free Vanilla Muffins – Light, fluffy muffins that are ideal for Christmas breakfast or afternoon tea.
- High-Protein Gluten Free Doughnuts – A fun festive treat that's easy to make and delicious to share.
- Easy Gluten Free Pancakes – Start Christmas morning with a stack of fluffy gluten free pancakes the whole family will enjoy.
Looking for even more baking inspiration? Browse our full collection of gluten free recipes for breads, cakes, cookies, slices, pastries and desserts, all developed using our 1:1 Gluten Free Nomad All Purpose Baking Flour for consistently delicious results.