It’s hard to imagine life without cookies. For people with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, grocery store shelves now offer many delicious gluten-free options. Below are twenty of the best store-bought gluten-free cookies you can find today.
Not all gluten-free cookies are the same. Some capture that comforting, cookie-like texture and flavor, while others fall short with odd aftertastes or a grainy mouthfeel. After sampling cookies from grocery stores around town, I’ve compiled this list of reliable, flavorful gluten-free finds. Several options are also dairy-free, vegan, or free from other common allergens.
If you prefer baking at home, I’ve included a selection of gluten-free cookie recipes at the end of this post.
About Gluten Free Cookie Brands
From my experience, a brand that makes one excellent product doesn’t always guarantee that everything they produce will be great. That said, a few brands consistently deliver good flavor and texture — and I point those out below. Here are the best store-bought gluten-free cookies that stood out:
1. Gluten Free Oreos
Gluten-free Oreos are remarkably similar to the original: chocolate cookies with a creamy filling that many gluten eaters won’t notice are different. They are certified gluten-free, which makes them a dependable choice for people with celiac disease.
2. Kinnikinnick Vanilla Wafers
These vanilla wafers have a clean, sweet flavor with no strange aftertaste. The texture is spot-on for classic wafer cookies and they’re a perfect replacement in banana pudding or as a snack. They’re also free from dairy, peanuts, and soy in many varieties.
3. Tate’s Bake Shop Thin & Crispy Cookies – Gluten Free Chocolate Chip
For fans of thin, crispy cookies, Tate’s gluten-free chocolate chip option delivers. Light and crunchy with a satisfying chocolate balance, they pair nicely with whipped cream or ice cream. Be mindful that their thinness makes them fragile in transit or storage.
4. Sun Tropics Coco Rolls
These lightly sweet coconut rolls come in original, salted caramel, and espresso flavors. They’re crisp, flavorful, and low in calories per serving. They make a great companion to coffee or tea and tend to be crowd-pleasers.
5. Mi-Del Swedish Ginger Snaps (Gluten Free)
Mi-Del’s gingersnaps have a lively ginger kick and a perfect snap, making them slightly addictive. They work wonderfully as a crust for pies or cheesecakes and are equally tasty crumbled over yogurt or fruit.
6. Walkers Gluten Free Pure Butter Shortbread
If you love buttery shortbread, Walkers’ gluten-free version delivers a rich, authentic butter flavor. The texture is tender and it’s one of the closest gluten-free shortbreads I’ve tried.
7. Glutino Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Glutino’s chocolate chip cookies are similar to a crispy classic cookie like Chips Ahoy, without the odd aftertaste some gluten-free brands have. They’re a dependable, kid-friendly option.
8. Siete Grain Free Mexican Wedding Cookies
These bite-sized cookies are dangerously moreish. They’re grain-free, vegan, dairy-free, and non-GMO, with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Small and flavorful, they disappear fast once opened.
9. Partake Cookie Butter Soft Baked Cookies
Partake’s soft-baked cookie butter flavor offers a molasses-like warmth and a tender texture. They’re vegan, gluten-free, kosher, and non-GMO, and make a satisfying low-calorie treat.
10. Goodie Girl Gluten Free Birthday Cake Sandwich Cookies
These sandwich cookies capture the fun of birthday cake in a gluten-free format. Goodie Girl often releases seasonal flavors, and their sandwich cookies are reliably tasty and festive.
11. Goodie Girl Fudge Striped Cookies
Reminiscent of classic fudge-striped cookies, these are well balanced in sweetness and free from odd aftertastes. They’re a comforting, familiar choice for coffee or tea time.
12. Goodie Girl Chocolate Chip Cookies
Goodie Girl’s chocolate chip cookies are small, crisp, and nut-free. They deliver classic chocolate chip flavor and are often easy to find in supermarket gluten-free sections.
13. Glutino Lemon Wafers (Gluten Free)
These lemon wafers surprised me with a bright, candy-like citrus filling and a light, crisp wafer texture. They’re refreshing and pair well with an afternoon beverage.
14. Emmy’s Organics Coconut Cookies, Dark Cacao
Emmy’s coconut cookies are organic, vegan, and gluten-free, made with simple, wholesome ingredients. They’re not overly sweet and come in several flavors including vanilla bean and chocolate chip.
15. Sweet Loren’s Cookie Dough – Oatmeal Cranberry
These break-and-bake cookie dough pieces are sold refrigerated and bake up like homemade cookies. The oatmeal cranberry variety tastes fresh and homemade, and because they’re portioned, you can bake just a few at a time.
16. Sweet Loren’s Cookie Dough – Fudgy Brownie
Sweet Loren’s fudgy brownie dough is rich, chocolatey, and allergy-friendly. They’re tasty baked, and many enjoy them frozen or as a quick microwave mug brownie when pressed for time.
17. Emmy’s Organics Thin & Crispy Chocolate Chip Brownie Snaps
These brownie snaps are chocolate-forward without being overly sweet. Thin and crispy, they make for an ideal light snack when you want a chocolate fix.
18. Soozy’s Grain-Free N’Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Soozy’s N’Oatmeal Raisin captures the spiced flavor and chewy texture of an oatmeal cookie without any oats or grains. Individually wrapped portions help keep them fresh and portable.
19. The GFB Dark Chocolate + Coconut Bites
These bite-sized rounds are similar to energy bites, sweetened with dates and brown rice syrup, then rolled in coconut. They’re vegan, soy-free, and have a satisfying chocolate-coconut combination without excess sweetness.
20. Heavenly Hunks Cookies Oatmeal Dark Chocolate
Heavenly Hunks offers a hearty oatmeal and dark chocolate cookie that’s organic, vegan, and non-GMO. Available in larger bags at some warehouse stores, they’re a great value and a tasty option for oatmeal lovers.
The Best Gluten Free Cookie List
If you try any of these cookies and love them (or even if you don’t), please share your thoughts in the comments. If you have a favorite store-bought gluten-free cookie that isn’t listed, tell us so others can try it.
I often prefer buying these cookies in-store because it tends to be cheaper and allows me to check ingredient lists and freshness. Different stores carry different brands; Whole Foods, Walmart, and specialty markets usually have the biggest selections in my area.
Gluten Free Cookie Recipes You Might Love
If you’d rather bake at home, try one of these gluten-free recipes:
- Gluten Free Cowboy Cookies
- Gluten Free Snowball Cookies
- Soft Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies
- Gluten Free Funfetti Sugar Cookies
- Gluten Free M&M Cookies
- Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies