Get ready for the holidays with this roundup of gluten free and dairy free Christmas candy recipes! Every recipe is free of gluten and dairy, plus there are plenty of recipes that are also nut free, vegan, and paleo, too!

Christmas is just one week away, if you’re looking for great holiday candy recipes that are allergy friendly, we’ve got you covered!
We gathered up over 40 gluten free and dairy free Christmas candy recipes that are sure to be a big hit. You can make these for last-minute gifts, take them to gatherings and parties, or just enjoy these yourself 😉
Not only is every recipe in this roundup gluten free and dairy free, but most recipes are also soy free as well. We’ve included a bunch of recipes that are also nut free, paleo/grain free, and vegan as well!
If you’re not a fan of chocolate, there are lots of non-chocolate candy recipes in this post as well. There’s something for just about everyone here, enjoy!
Also check out our gluten free dairy free edible gifts and our roundup of allergy friendly Christmas cookies!
Gluten Free Dairy Free Christmas Candy Recipes
We’ve got you covered for delicious and allergy friendly candy recipes for the holidays! Check out the gluten free and dairy free candies we have right here on The Fit Cookie and around the web.
Allergy Friendly Christmas Candy Recipes
We’ve got you covered for delicious and allergy friendly candy recipes for the holidays! Check out the gluten free and dairy free candies we have here on The Fit Cookie and other amazing bloggers!
Gluten Free Oreo Truffles (Dairy Free)
These easy gluten free and dairy free Oreo Truffles are great for any occasion, holiday, or just because! They are also peanut free and school safe.
Easy Dairy Free Soft Brown Sugar Caramels
If you're craving caramel candies but need a dairy free or vegan version, make a batch of our dairy free soft brown sugar caramels! These are excellent by themselves or covered in chocolate, and they are surprisingly easy to make.
Easy Dairy Free Dark Chocolate Fudge (Paleo)
Create some Christmas memories with this allergy-friendly Dark Chocolate SunButter Fudge! It’s no-cook, dairy free, and super easy to make.
Gluten Free White Chocolate Gingerbread Oreo Truffles
Our delicious and festive gingerbread Oreo truffles are covered in a layer of white chocolate and can be topped with your favorite festive sprinkles. They’re so yummy, no one will guess these are also gluten free, dairy free, and peanut free!
Gluten Free Holiday Toffee Squares (Dairy Free)
These Gluten Free Holiday Toffee Squares are easier to make than stovetop candy, and they are dairy free! My kids call this recipe “cheater toffee” since it’s so easy to make and tastes like toffee.
Almond Toffee Coffee Chocolate Bark (Vegan)
Skip the store bought candy bars and make some dairy free and vegan Almond Toffee Coffee Chocolate Bark at home instead! This recipe is also gluten free and has a nut-free option.
Easy, No Bake Gluten Free Mint Oreo Truffles (Dairy Free)
Craving mint? Whip up these no-bake gluten-free, dairy-free, peanut-free Mint Oreo Truffles! Perfect for holidays or anytime!
Cheer Up Almond Butter Cups (Dairy Free)
Craving something sweet but want to stick to your healthy eating plan? Here’s a recipe for Cheer Up Almond Butter Cups from Zlata Sushchik!
Dairy Free Chocolate Cherry Clusters (Peanut Free)
If you’re looking for a quick and easy chocolate treat that is sweet and crunchy, make some of our Chocolate Cherry Clusters! These are peanut free and dairy free, and only take a few minutes to make.
Dairy Free Homemade Peppermint Patties
Got a chocolate and peppermint craving? Skip the store-bought candy and make some Homemade Peppermint Patties, they’re dairy free, peanut free, gluten free, and vegan.
Dairy Free Hot Cocoa Chocolate Bark (Gluten Free)
Our dairy free and gluten free Hot Cocoa Chocolate Bark is a fun treat for the holidays and makes a great homemade Christmas gift. This Christmas pretzel bark is also peanut free and school safe.
Peanut Free SunButter Buckeyes (Vegan)
If you have food allergies, don’t miss out on treats! You won’t miss the PB with these peanut free SunButter Buckeyes (plus they’re gluten free and vegan!).
Dairy Free Chocolate Peppermint Bark
mpress your guests this Christmas with our allergy friendly Chocolate Peppermint Bark! This recipe is easy to make and it’s dairy free, gluten free, vegan, nut free, and top 8 allergen free.
Gluten Free Holiday Chocolate Pretzel Bark (Dairy Free)
Our gluten free and dairy free Holiday Chocolate Pretzel Bark perfectly combines sweet, salty, crunchy, and creamy into one delicious treat. This makes a great homemade gift, and it’s vegan and top 8 free as well!
Almond Joy Minis (and Mounds Minis)
If you love candy bars, make some healthier ones at home! These Almond Joy Minis (and Mounds Minis if you want almond free) are perfect: they are easy to make, dairy free, gluten free, and grain free.
Low Carb SunButter Chocolate Chip Fudge (Grain Free and Vegan)
If you’re looking for a grain free, low carb, and nearly sugar free treat, this SunButter Chocolate Chip Fudge is for you! This delicious treat is gluten free, vegan, peanut and soy free as well.
Easy homemade sugar plums recipe
Quick and easy homemade sugar plums recipe! This Christmas classic is made with dried plums, warming spices, a bit of orange, and coating of sugar.
Homemade Twix Bars (Vegan and Gluten Free)
These homemade vegan and gluten free “Twix” bars are insanely delicious, and the perfect allergy-friendly recipe alternative to a classic candy bar!
Dark Chocolate-Covered Candied Orange Slices
Dark Chocolate-Covered Candied Orange Slices are the most perfect combination of Christmas flavors you could dream up. And – they’re so easy to make!
Dark Chocolate Mint Truffles
Melt in your mouth, easy to make, four-ingredient vegan Dark Chocolate Mint Truffles that are perfect for homemade holiday gift-giving or for entertaining.
Chocolate Covered Cherries
This homemade chocolate covered cherries recipes uses frozen maraschino cherries in a lightly sweet cream that is then dipped in melted chocolate. It’s a bite of cherry perfection!
Tangerine Dream Meringue Swirls
Delicate swirls of color decorate these tender, tangerine-vanilla-flavored meringue swirls. Stunning on the table, and so tasty. (Psst: the striping is surprisingly easy!)
Dark Chocolate Cashew Clusters Recipe with sea salt
Dark Chocolate Sea Salt Cashew Clusters are made with only 3 ingredients and are irresistibly delicious! The perfect gift to give to friends and neighbors!
Vegan Maple Cream Fudge Recipe (Dairy-Free, Nut-Free & Soy-Free)
This rich, creamy fudge requires patience, but it is actually quite easy to whip up.
Homemade Nonpareils
Homemade vegan nonpareils with rainbow sprinkles
Divinity candy
Creamy, dreamy Divinity is an confection with a long history. It is a sweet nougat candy with pecans.
Easy Homemade Vegan Chocolates!
These homemade vegan chocolates are a delicious gift for anyone on your list. Put them in a cute little box and they’re a perfect homemade vegan Christmas gift or to show your love on Valentine’s Day!
Raw Vegan Gingerbread Truffles
Sweet and spice and everything nice. These raw vegan gingerbread truffles are deliciously decadent tasting and good for you, perfect as a holiday gift for your favorite healthy foodie.
Caramel Fudge Candy (paleo, vegan) - Texanerin Baking
Easy and delicious caramel fudge candy that’s basically just cashew butter, coconut oil and maple syrup. Paleo, vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free.
Brownie Truffles - Gluten Free & Vegan
These gluten free and vegan brownie truffles are so rich and chocolaty! You can decorate them in so many different types of cute garnishes making them perfect for the Holidays!
Cream Cheese Peppermint Patties
These vegan Cream Cheese Peppermint Patties are sure to be your go to no-bake dessert of the holiday season! You’re just 5 ingredients and 30 minutes away from a delicious treat!
Vegan Fudge (paleo) – Tastes Just Like Traditional Fudge! - Texanerin Baking
This vegan fudge is super creamy, easy to make and stays solid at room temperature! It really tastes like traditional fudge and can also be made paleo.
Dairy Free Caramel Candy.
Dairy free caramel candy is a delicious treat to make and give! These caramels are chewy, sweet, and a little salty.
The easiest chocolate peanut butter coconut oil fudge
Vegan chocolate peanut butter coconut oil fudge recipe! This easy homemade fudge only takes 15 minutes of prep time and only 5 ingredients!
Chocolate Marshmallow Peppermint Sticks Recipe (Dairy-Free Fun!)
These sweets treats are easy to make for gifts and pair nicely with homemade dairy-free hot cocoa mix. They're also a fun project to make with kids!
Gingerbread Chocolate Bark
The easiest holiday treat—Gingerbread Chocolate Bark! Just 5 ingredients, and ready in 15 minutes!
No-Bake Peanut Butter Potato Candy
This no-bake potato candy with a wonderful salty-sweet combination is an old fashioned recipe that’s been passed down for generations. It combines only three ingredients: one mashed potato, powdered sugar, and a layer of peanut butter. The dough is then rolled into a log and cut like pinwheels.
Double Chocolate Cookie Balls.
These gluten free double chocolate cookie balls are a festive holiday treat! Dipped in chocolate, with a cookie crumb filling, these are irresistible!
Maple Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
These Maple Cinnamon Roasted Almonds are perfect for holiday parties or for gift giving! Sweet, spicy and crunchy, this gluten free and vegan recipe hits all the marks.
Dairy-Free Peppermint Fudge Bites Recipe That's Too Easy to Resist
Dairy-Free Peppermint Fudge Bites
Sweet & Salty Chocolate Bar with Fruits & Nuts
This delicious and easy-to-make Sweet & Salty Chocolate Bar with fruit & nuts is the perfect healthy treat for chocolate lovers! It’s naturally gluten-free, and also dairy and refined sugar free with a paleo option.
Cookie Toffee Bark: Top 8 Allergen Free!
This crowd-pleasing treat is delicious and safe for everyone! The salty-sweet-crunchy-creamy Cookie Toffee Bark will have folks begging for the (super-easy!) recipe
Healthy Dark Chocolate Coconut Bites
These Healthy Dark Chocolate Coconut Bites are little squares of pure chocolate and coconut bliss. They're made with unsweetened coconut flakes, brown rice syrup and a wee bit of vanilla, and they come together in about 10 minutes.
Chocolate Peppermint Slice (gluten-free, vegan)
This dairy-free and vegan chocolate peppermint slice makes for the perfect sweet treat. It's rich, creamy, delicious and perfectly minty!
Candied Orange Peel (Chocolate Covered)
Candied orange peel is an easy sweet treat. It's a great way to make use of in-season citrus for a bite-sized dessert option. Roll them in sugar or dip them in chocolate - it's up to you!
Best Food Gifts: Gummy LEGO Candy Christmas Tree
This Christmas tree made of stackable gummy LEGO candy might be one of the best food gifts, ever. Now you can play with your holiday gift and munch on it too!
Cherry Chocolate Walnut Truffles (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)
Cherry Chocolate Walnut Truffles – the perfect little healthy bite to tame that sweet tooth and keep hunger at bay.


Sarah Jane Parker is the founder, recipe creator, and photographer behind The Fit Cookie which she founded in 2011. Sarah is based in Wyoming and has been managing food allergies for herself and her 2 children for over 20 years. Sarah was also a certified personal trainer for 12 years, as well as a group fitness instructor, health coach, running coach, and fitness nutrition specialist.