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Home » Holiday Cookies » Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (Vegan, Nut Free).

Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (Vegan, Nut Free).

Nov 1, 2018 · Modified: Nov 11, 2022 by Kelly Roenicke · 47 Comments

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These gluten free and vegan chocolate crinkle cookies absolutely melt in your mouth! A perfect cookie for the holiday season!

Rich and delicious, these gluten free chocolate crinkle cookies are a wonderful addition to your holiday cookie tray! These chocolate treats melt in your mouth – they are a favorite holiday dessert. Enjoy these fudgy cookies with a cup of dairy free hot cocoa on a cold winter afternoon.

gluten free vegan chocolate crinkle cookies on a white plate

I asked Darryl what holiday cookies “made” Christmas for him, and he said. “Those wreath cookies that are dark green. With the corn flakes.”  I was stunned by this answer. “What!? Are you kidding me?” I’m just not into green cookies, I guess.

There was no way that I was going to make his “favorite” Christmas cookie on my site, so I decided to make one that I know his mom makes every year – chocolate crinkle cookies. I know he likes these, even though I guess he likes the green wreaths more. (!)

With a few changes, I was able to make these fudgy cookies free of gluten, dairy, and eggs. I bet these will become a favorite for your family, too. If you’re looking for more things to bake, take a look at these easy gluten free Christmas cookie recipes.

Well, here they are…the best, most delicious, vegan and gluten free chocolate crinkle cookies.

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vegan gluten free chocolate crinkle cookie recipe

Ingredient Notes

  • Egg Replacer – You have a couple of options here…you can use applesauce OR prune puree for the egg replacer. I wouldn’t use flax seed eggs, because I think the cookies would get gummy. The fruit keeps these a little lighter.
  • Dairy Free Chocolate Chips – I like Enjoy Life or PASCHA allergy friendly chocolate chips. The melted chocolate chips in this batter keep these crinkles moist in spite of them being free of eggs, and they also add a rich, chocolatey flavor.
  • Gluten Free Flour Blend – I recommend using Namaste Perfect Flour Blend or another cup for cup blend like Living Now Foods or Gluten Free 1-2-3.
  • Powdered Sugar – Rolling the cookie dough in powdered sugar before baking is what creates the crackled, crinkled appearance. You may want to roll them a couple of times so that there is plenty of sugar coating the dough.

Step by Step Instructions

  1. Mix your cookie dough, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
chocolate crinkle cookie dough
  1. Roll the dough into balls, and then roll in powdered sugar.
rolling cookies in powdered sugar
  1. Place the coated cookie balls on a cookie sheet, and bake at 350 degrees F for about 12 minutes.
  1. Allow to cool fully on the cookie sheet before removing.
gluten free crinkle cookies after baking

Baking Tips

  • Make sure you chill the dough so these don’t spread out on the baking sheet. Keep the dough cool and work quickly, and these crinkle cookies will turn out perfectly every time.
  • Line the cookie sheets with parchment paper so that the cookies don’t stick to the pan.
  • A thick coating of powdered sugar will give these cookies the prettiest appearance.
  • Be sure to allow the cookies to cool completely before trying to move them.
chocolate crinkles on a plate

Storage/Freezing

These cookies should last up to five days in an airtight container. Place a piece of gluten free bread in the container to help them stay moist.

These could be frozen in an airtight container or freezer bag. They should be fine in the freezer for 2-3 months.

More Gluten Free Christmas Cookies

  • Chocolate Tutu Cookies (Gluten Free, Vegan).
  • Spiced Shortbread Cookies with Frosting (Gluten Free, Vegan).
  • Vegan and Nut Free Buttercrunch Toffee.
  • Nut Free Buckeye Candies (Gluten Free and Vegan).

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fudgy gluten free vegan chocolate crinkle cookies
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Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (Vegan, Nut Free).

Vegan and gluten free chocolate crinkle cookies – this recipe is always a big hit at holiday parties.

Course Dessert
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Keyword easy, fudgy
Prep Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings 36
Calories 83 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dairy free chocolate chips
  • 1 ½ cups gluten free flour blend
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¾ cup organic cane sugar
  • 6 tablespoons vegan buttery spread softened
  • ½ cup unsweetened applesauce
  • 3 Tablespoons cocoa powder
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar set aside for rolling – I used corn free confectioner’s sugar
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  1. Place the chocolate chips in a small bowl and microwave until melted. I start with 45 seconds and then stir, then microwave 15 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until they are smooth. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  2. In a large bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and sea salt. Pour the confectioner’s sugar into a small bowl and set aside for later.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the buttery spread and the sugar. Add the applesauce mix to combine. Add the cooled chocolate chips and mix again.

  4. Add the combined dry ingredients a little at a time and continue to mix. The paddle attachment works well for this batter, which is going to be very thick. If it seems too dry, you can add a little bit more applesauce.
  5. Cover the batter in the bowl and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes. This keeps the cookies from spreading.
  6. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Using your hands, roll the refrigerated dough into balls that are about one inch in diameter. Put the balls into the confectioner’s sugar and roll around until thoroughly coated.

  7. Place the balls on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes. Let cool on the sheets for five minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe Notes

If you can’t use applesauce, try another fruit puree, like prunes or beets.

I have made these cookies with my own gluten free flour blend as well as Namaste Perfect Flour Blend and Now Foods Gluten Free Flour.

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container – they should stay fresh for 5 days.

You can freeze these cookies – just store in an airtight container or a freezer bag.

Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Chocolate Crinkle Cookies (Vegan, Nut Free).
Amount per Serving
Calories
83
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Sodium
 
35
mg
2
%
Potassium
 
25
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
 
14
g
5
%
Sugar
 
10
g
11
%
Vitamin A
 
100
IU
2
%
Vitamin C
 
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
17
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0.3
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Leah

    December 20, 2021 at 9:59 am

    Can regular ball purpose flour be used for this recipe?

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      December 21, 2021 at 12:10 am

      Yes, you can!

      Reply
  2. Heather

    December 17, 2021 at 6:09 pm

    These taste great but I am having the dough stick terribly to my hands as I roll the dough into a ball. Any tips?
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      December 21, 2021 at 12:11 am

      It does stick a little bit. You can dust your hands with powdered sugar, but you may have to just wash your hands periodically.

      Reply
  3. Janet Heald

    December 17, 2019 at 5:58 pm

    5 stars
    LOVE your site! I made these crinkle cookies with a few modifications. I added 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of clove. I rolled them with cocoa dusted hands. I did not roll them in powdered sugar as I wanted them chocolate colored. After they were cooled I dipped them in a simple chocolate glaze of 5/8 cup powdered sugar, 11/2 tablespoons of cocoa and 1/8 cup of boiling water. These ended up very like Mostaccioli cookies that I used to make years ago. They are a chocolate spice cookie. They are supposed to have nonpareils sprinkled on them for color, but I can’t chance the ingredients in them.

    Please give them a try!

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      December 22, 2019 at 4:38 pm

      Sounds delicious!

      Reply
  4. Holly

    November 23, 2019 at 12:16 am

    5 stars
    I just came from a function for my daughter’s school. The parents were asked if we could donate some cookies for a light reception afterwards. Most brought regular store bought cookies. I made these ones. And my tray was the only one emptied by the end of the night! They were a HUGE hit and so many people could not tell they were gluten free and vegan. If I could give more stars I would. Thank you so much!

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      November 25, 2019 at 12:07 pm

      Yay! I am so happy to hear that! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
  5. Sara Jack

    January 26, 2019 at 9:28 pm

    5 stars
    I am making these cookies for the 2bd time. The 1st time they came out amazing! I was reading through the ingredients & directions before starting and noticed tge ingredients say 3/4 cup cane sugat, but the dieections say to cream butter & brown sugar. Just wondering which is the correct sugar to use. They turbed out great with the cane sugar the 1st time.
    Thanks!

    Reply
  6. Diane

    December 06, 2018 at 11:46 am

    5 stars
    Hi there. Thank you for this receipe. How many cookies does recipe make?

    Thanks!

    Reply
  7. Emma

    December 03, 2018 at 7:33 pm

    Baking these now and wondering if there’s a good way to tell if they are done?
    I know I probably won’t hear back in time so here’s hoping they turn out!

    (I have only baked like once in my life before so fingers crossed!)

    Thanks for the recipe

    Reply
  8. L

    November 09, 2018 at 9:13 pm

    These look very good for allergy free. We also have apple allergy. Anything you would recommend to substitute for the applesauce? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      November 17, 2018 at 7:30 pm

      You can use beet puree or prune puree.

      Reply
    • Casey

      December 23, 2018 at 7:05 pm

      5 stars
      I used pumpkin purée instead of applesauce and it was perfect :)

      Reply
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