Gluten Free Smartie Cake

Gluten Free Smartie Cake is a great slice to add to your holiday baking tray! It tastes as if it was full of gluten, and is packed with chocolate! It is very quick to make, and can be adapted to suit anyones sweet tooth.

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This Smartie cake can be made in a pinch and is great for anyone who cannot eat gluten! It is full of chocolate, and tastes great. It can be made in advance and frozen so every slice is just as fresh as the first. This can be changed to use whatever type of chocolate goodies you prefer!

Gluten Free Smartie Cake

1/2 Cup Butter, Melted

1 Cup Brown Sugar

1 Egg

1 Cup Gluten Free All Purpose Flour

1 Tsp Baking Powder

1 Tsp Xanthan Gum

1/2 Cup Christmas Smarties

1/3 Cup Butterscotch Chips

Preheat oven to 350 Degrees

Mix together Butter, Sugar, and Egg

Add Flour, Baking Powder, and Xanthan Gum.

Towards end, add Smarties, and Butterscotch Chips.

Put in 8x8 Greased Pan.

On top cover with Chocolate Chips and Sprinkles.

Bake for 25 Minutes.

Tomorrow is the last day of 12 Days of Gluten Free Baking, so you will hopefully have time to bake some yummy goodies! Here are the previous days of baking if you haven't had a chance to check them out yet!

Day 1: Christmas Coconut Macaroons

Day 2: Gluten Free Rolled Vanilla Chip Cookies

Day 3: Gluten Free Gingersnaps

Day 4: Gluten Free Gingerbread Eggnog Donuts

Day 5: Honey Glazed Honey Brie Cheese

Day 6: Gluten Free Cheesy Crackers

Day 7: Gluten Free Breakfast Omelettes 

Day 8: Gluten Free Toffee Tarts

Day 9: Gluten Free Shortbread Cookies
Day 10: Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

This Gluten Free Slice is chewy, full of peanut butter and chocolate, and easy to make! You can top it any way you like, and one slice will not be enough. It is like a puff wheat cake, but uses peanut butter instead of cocoa and different cereals. This is a must try for everyone doing their holiday baking!

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These Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cereal Bars are easy to make, and are addicting and delicious.They have a great chewy texture but remain crunchy and delicious. You can add more cereal if you would like them to be less chewy, and less cereal if you want them to be more chewy.

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cereal Bars

1 Cup Corn Syrup

3/4 Cup Sugar

1 Cup Peanut Butter

2 1/2 Cups Gluten Free Chex Cereal

2 1/2 Cups Gluten Free Rice Krispie Cereal

1/2 Cup Butterscotch Chips

1/2 Cup Milk Chocolate Melting Chocolate

1 Tbsp Butter

1/4 Cup Flaked Coconut

In a saucepan, over low heat, melt the Corn Syrup and Sugar together. Do not boil. 

Once Sugar is dissolved, add the Peanut Butter and stir until melted. 

Mix with all Cereal and Butterscotch Chips and place in 9x13 inch pan.

Melt Butter and Milk Chocolate in a saucepan, once melted spread out over the top of slice.

Drizzle Coconut on top.

Day 1: Christmas Coconut Macaroons

Day 2: Gluten Free Rolled Vanilla Chip Cookies

Day 3: Gluten Free Gingersnaps

Day 4: Gluten Free Gingerbread Eggnog Donuts

Day 5: Honey Glazed Honey Brie Cheese

Day 6: Gluten Free Cheesy Crackers

Day 7: Gluten Free Breakfast Omelettes 

Day 8: Gluten Free Toffee Tarts

Day 9: Gluten Free Shortbread Cookies

Gluten Free Shortbread Cookies

Gluten free shortbread cookies are light and buttery. They melt in your mouth as soon as you take the first bite. The chocolate covering adds some sweetness. This gluten free version of the traditional holiday cookie can be enjoyed by everyone, and is sure to be your new holiday favourite! A touch of sprinkles add some Christmas cheer to the holiday table!

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When I think of shortbread cookies I think of a cookie that melts in your mouth, like a light fluffy cloud. Gluten Free flour tends to be heavy and crumbly, and after three batches of shortbread I finally found one that lives up to the texture of traditional shortbread cookies. They are light, airy and melt in your mouth as soon as you taste them. They have great butter flavour, and the chocolate coating adds a bit of sweetness.

Gluten Free Shortbread Cookies

1 Cup Butter

1/2 Cup Icing Sugar

1 Cup Gluten Free All Purpose Flour

1/2 Cup Arrowroot Flour

1 Tsp Xanthan Gum

1/2 Cup Corn Starch

1 Tsp Vanilla

Preheat oven to 300 Degrees

Beat Butter until fluffy.

Add Icing Sugar until creamy.

Add remaining ingredients and mix until combined.

Roll into balls and place on a lined cookie sheet.

Flatten with the bottom of a glass.

Bake for 10-12 Minutes.

Once Cooled, dip in chocolate and cover with sprinkles.

Let chocolate harden before placing in containers for storage.

Chocolate Topping

1 Tbs Butter

1/2 Cup Milk Chocolate Melting Chocolate

Melt in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly.

All of the Christmas baking that I have done over the past few weeks has made me think about all of my favourite holiday treats from before I diagnosed with Celiac Disease. There are so many, and some things do not convert as easily into gluten free as others. However, I hope that over the past few days you have found something that will satisfy your Christmas sweet tooth and help you get through the holidays without gluten! There are still three days of baking left! Don't forget to check out the past 8 days of my 12 days of gluten free baking series! See you tomorrow! K.

Day 1: Christmas Coconut Macaroons
Day 2: Gluten Free Rolled Vanilla Chip Cookies
Day 3: Gluten Free Gingersnaps
Day 4: Gluten Free Gingerbread Eggnog Donuts
Day 5: Honey Glazed Honey Brie Cheese
Day 6: Gluten Free Cheesy Crackers
Day 7: Gluten Free Breakfast Omelettes 
Day 8: Gluten Free Toffee Tarts

Gluten Free Toffee Tarts

Gluten Free Toffee Tarts have a cookie shell and are filled with ooey gooey goodness! They are quick to make, and can be topped however you like. The toffee is sweet, but the shell balances it out and creates the perfect combination for a Christmas treat!

Day 8: 12 Days of Gluten Free Christmas Baking

These toffee tarts have a homemade, gluten free, cookie shell. They are full of sweet toffee and topped with milk chocolate. They make a great dessert, or a tasty addition to any sweets table. Toffee tarts are easy to make, don't let the long recipe trick you. They do not take much longer than baking cookies and icing them, and they are a great change from tradition butter and mincemeat tarts. Toffee tarts will satisfy your sweet tooth, and are sure to become a holiday favourite!

Gluten Free Toffee Tarts

Cookie Tart Shell

1/2 Cup Butter

1/2 Cup Sugar

1/2 Cup Arrowroot Flour

1/2 Cup Coconut Flour 

2 Eggs

1/4 Tsp Baking Soda

1 Tsp Baking Powder

1 Tsp Xanthan Gum

1 Tsp Vanilla

*Gluten Free All Purpose Flour can be substituted for the Arrowroot and Coconut Flour

Preheat oven to 350 Degrees

Whip together Butter, Sugar, and Eggs

Mix in remaining ingredients and beat until creamy.

Roll out on the counter with icing sugar.

Cut Round Circles with a cookie cutter or drinking glass. 

Lightly press into greased muffin tins.

Bake for 10 Minutes, or until edges start to brown. 

Remove from oven and let cool.

While the shells are cooling, begin making the toffee filling. 

Toffee Filling

300 Grams Mackintosh Toffee

1/2 Cup Whipping Cream

Melt on low heat, stirring constantly.

Once melted fill tart shells.

Place in fridge on wire racks or a cookie sheet to chill.

*If you do not want to top with melted chocolate, or are short on time you can put chocolate chips/chunks on top while the toffee is still hot!

Chocolate Topping

1 Tbsp Butter

1/2 Cup Milk Chocolate Melting Chocolate

Melt together on low heat, stirring constantly.

Drizzle on top of cooled Tarts.

Day 1: Christmas Coconut Macaroons
Day 2: Gluten Free Rolled Vanilla Chip Cookies
Day 3: Gluten Free Gingersnaps
Day 4: Gluten Free Gingerbread Eggnog Donuts
Day 5: Honey Glazed Honey Brie Cheese
Day 6: Gluten Free Cheesy Crackers
Day 7: Gluten Free Breakfast Omelettes 

Gluten Free Breakfast Omelette Muffins

Breakfast omelette muffins are like mini quiches, but they do not have a crust so they are gluten free. They are quick to make and are perfect for busy mornings and snacks on the go. They can be personalized for everyone enjoying them, or they can be made in advanced and warmed up when ready to be enjoyed.

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Todays gluten free treat is easy to make and is the perfect breakfast for Christmas morning! So easy, you could even have them today! These quiches are crustless, making them more like an egg muffin,  and can be filled with whatever vegetables you prefer. I chose all my favourite items, but you can customize them to suit every single person Christmas Morning with less work than making everyone their own individual omelette.

Gluten Free Breakfast Omelette Muffins

6 Eggs

1 Cup Chopped Spinach

1 Cup Chopped and Cooked Bacon

1 Cup Chopped Tomatoes

1 Cup Grated Cheese

Preheat oven to 350 Degrees.

Lightly Grease a muffin pan.

In a bowl beat Eggs and mix in Spinach and Tomatoes.

Fill muffin tins half full.

Top with Bacon and Cheese.

Bake for 15 Minutes.

Makes 12 Muffins.

I have made these in advance and kept them in the freezer for lunches as breakfasts on the go! They make a great snack and taste just as good as the day they were made. Sometimes the easiest things, are the best things. They still require love and attention, but can be made quickly and allow you more time to enjoy the Christmas festivities while ensuring that everyone has a good meal to start the day!

Tomorrow marks the return of the sweet and tasty gluten free Christmas treats! If you have not had a chance to check out the previous week of gluten free baking check out the links below! Have a great Sunday, and I will see you tomorrow!
K.

Day 1: Christmas Coconut Macaroons
Day 2: Gluten Free Rolled Vanilla Chip Cookies
Day 3: Gluten Free Gingersnaps
Day 4: Gluten Free Gingerbread Eggnog Donuts
Day 5: Honey Glazed Honey Brie Cheese
Day 6: Gluten Free Cheesy Crackers

Gluten Free Gingerbread Eggnog Donuts

Gluten Free Gingerbread Eggnog Donuts have a gingerbread base, with a delicious eggnog glaze! They are full of winter flavours and make the perfect snack or breakfast on Christmas morning! They have the texture of a cake donut, and are perfect for the Celiac in your home! 

Day 4: 12 Days of Gluten Free Christmas Baking 

Did someone say donuts? Oh that was me! I always run at the sound of donuts, especially the gluten free kind which are hard to come by! With a donut maker or mini donut pan, donuts can be enjoyed in minutes! They are really easy to make, and satisfy the craving for something sweet! Earlier this fall I made some wonderful Gluten Free Pumpkin Spice Donuts. They had amazing flavour and texture so I thought I would adapt the recipe and make a Christmas themed donut. These Gingerbread Eggnog donuts did not disappoint! They have all the bold flavours of winter and are perfect for Christmas morning breakfast! The batter can be used for waffles as well. They are glazed with an eggnog sugar icing and will fulfill your craving for a sweet, sugary donut!

Gluten Free Gingerbread Eggnog Donuts

1 Egg
1 Tbsp Coconut Oil
1/2 Cup Brown Sugar

1 Cup All Purpose Gluten Free Flour
1/8 Cup Molasses
1/2 Tsp Cinnamon
1/2 Tsp Cloves
1/2 Tsp Ginger
1 Tsp Xantham Gum
1/2 Tsp Baking Powder
1/2 Tsp Baking Soda
1/2 Cup Egg Nog

Glaze

1 Cup Icing Sugar

1 Tbsp Egg Nog

1 Tbsp Rum 

Nutmeg

Beat together Egg, Oil, and Sugar. 

Beat in Flour and Spices.

Add Molasses and Egg Nog towards the end. 

Pipe into donut maker or mini donut pans.

If using donut pans bake at 350 degrees for 7-10 minutes

Let cool on wire racks.

Dip in Glaze, and cover in sprinkles. 

Christmas is about enjoyment and it is a time when it is acceptable to indulge in all the sweet treats you avoid the rest of the year! Even the individuals with Celiac Disease, or a gluten intolerance should be able to indulge in foods that they can no longer enjoy, instead of sitting back and watching everyone else. It can be a hard time of the year for people with intolerances. However, with the 12 Days of Gluten Free Christmas Baking I hope you can find some enjoyment in holiday goodies this year!

Day 1: Christmas Coconut Macaroons
Day 2: Gluten Free Rolled Vanilla Chip Cookies
Day 3: Gluten Free Gingersnaps 

Have a good day! See you tomorrow :)
K.