It’s my favorite time of year: Gluten Free Cookie Swap time!
I can’t believe this is the seventh year we’ve hosted the community event. Hundreds of gluten-free cookie recipes and thousands of dollars in prizes later, it’s the 7th Annual Gluten Free Cookie Swap!
This year’s prizes are fantastic. I invited several trusted brands to sponsor the swap and contribute prizes to make it even more exciting for everyone.
In addition to the TOP 3 prizes, we hosted flash giveaways from sponsors such as Goddess Garden offering bracelets paired with on-the-go essential oils like Happy Day, Brain Boost, Grounding, Pick-me-Up and Take 5. Readers voted on their favorite scents and there was lots of excitement.
There’s so much to love about living gluten-free!
How to get a gluten-free cookie recipe:
- Click on Community on the Gluten Free Cookie Swap Facebook page.
- Scroll down to PUBLIC POSTS to see recipe submissions.
- Browse photos until one catches your eye, then click the photo or post to view the full recipe.
THE 7th ANNUAL GLUTEN FREE COOKIE SWAP WINNERS
Winners were announced on the Gluten Free Voice Radio Show podcast.
#3 Shortbread Thumbprints – Stacey Shaffer
#2 Pistachio Cream Sandwiches – Nora Brine
#1 White Chocolate Dipped Gingerbread Cookies – Audrey Roberts
Gluten Free Cookie Swap Contest Rules:
- Enter one or more gluten-free cookie recipes and ask friends, neighbors and co-workers to vote by “liking” your post on Facebook. Winners are the recipes with the most likes.
- Do not post the same recipe more than once.
- Only photos submitted between December 1 and December 31, 2017 were eligible for that year’s contest.
- The contest closed on December 31, 2017 at 11:59pm EST. The top 10 recipes by Facebook likes were selected for the Bake-Off. Those entrants were asked to send two dozen cookies (baked according to their recipe and using certified gluten-free flours) for a blind taste test. The top three ranked cookies won the top prizes.
Note: All recipes must be gluten-free and made using certified gluten-free flours. See the article on Shopping for Safe Gluten Free Products to learn how to identify certified products.
The Prizes
GRAND PRIZE – worth $1,094.00
Zojirushi Home Bakery Maestro Breadmaker ($370)
- The Home Bakery Maestro Breadmaker automatically bakes a 1-lb. loaf and features 15 course selections, including Gluten Free, Salt Free, Sugar Free and Vegan.
- Course settings include Bread and Pizza Dough, Pasta Dough, Cake and Jam.
- Three memory settings allow customization of knead, rise and bake times; 24-hour clock with 13-hour delay timer.
- Nonstick baking pan and kneading blade for easy removal; quick course bakes a loaf in about 2 hours 20 minutes.
- BPA-free surfaces that contact food; includes instruction manual and recipe book.
A year’s supply of Pascha® Allergen-Free Organic Chocolates – 52 bars ($300)
Pascha chocolates are free of the top allergens (including gluten) and are made without allergenic ingredients. Their selection includes classic bars, spreads and chips that are ideal for baking or snacking.
Cuisinart Green Gourmet 12-Piece Cookware Set ($249)
This eco-friendly cookware line uses ceramic-based nonstick technology, is free of PTFE and PFOA, and features hard-anodized construction for efficient heat conductivity. Handles are riveted stainless steel and made partly from recycled materials.
Gluten Free Words with Boards Cutting Board ($140)
Hand-crafted from sustainably sourced American hardwoods, these one-of-a-kind cutting boards are hand-finished and feature hand-cut words. The company has received recognition for design and quality.
gfJules™ award-winning baking mixes and flour ($35)
Included: Gluten Free All Purpose Flour, Graham Cracker/Gingerbread Mix, Original Cookie Mix and Sugar Cookie Mix.
SECOND PRIZE – worth $679.00
Zojirushi Home Bakery Virtuoso with Gluten-Free Setting ($325)
The Home Bakery Virtuoso bakes a 2-lb. loaf with dual kneading blades and an extra heater on the lid for even baking. It includes a gluten-free menu setting, three memory settings, a quick baking cycle and a 13-hour delay timer.
Enjoy Life Foods – 20 pounds of allergen-free baking chocolate ($130)
Dairy-free, nut-free and soy-free semi-sweet mini chips that are perfect for gluten-free cookies and other baking projects.
Cuisinart Electric Pressure Cooker ($100)
A versatile brushed stainless pressure cooker that cooks up to 70% faster than conventional methods. It features variable pressure and temperature settings, plus browning, simmering and sauté functions. The 6-qt unit includes safety features and a locking lid.
Seriously Gluten Free Words with Boards Cutting Board ($89)
A compact version of the handcrafted cutting boards, made from sustainably sourced hardwoods and hand-finished in the company’s studio.
gfJules™ baking mixes and flour ($35)
Included in the prize pack to support gluten-free baking success.
THIRD PRIZE – worth $349.00
Zojirushi Micom Rice Cooker & Warmer (NL-BAC05) ($165)
This 3-cup Micom rice cooker includes a quinoa setting and pre-programmed options for white rice, brown rice, steel cut oatmeal and more. It uses advanced fuzzy logic for consistent results, automatic keep-warm functions, a reheat setting and a delay timer. The unit is BPA-free and ETLus listed, with multilingual documentation.
Cuisinart Electronic Yogurt Maker with Automatic Cooling ($100)
The yogurt maker transforms milk or soy milk into yogurt and automatically switches to a cooling mode when processing is complete. The 1.5-liter batch size makes enough yogurt for multiple meals and snacks.
G.F. Words with Boards Cutting Board ($49)
A smaller gluten-free themed cutting board, hand-cut and hand-finished from sustainable hardwoods.
gfJules™ baking mixes and flour ($35)
Another set of gfJules products included to round out the prize.
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