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10 Allergy Friendly Holiday Indulgences

Navigating the holiday season on an allergy friendly diet can be tricky but if you plan ahead, there are many treats available for you to enjoy: 

 Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies by Betty Crocker

Allergy Friendly Sugar and Spice Cookies by Cybele Pascal

Egg and Dairy Free Raspberry Truffle Brownies by Isa Chandra Moskowitz

 Vegan Gluten Free Sugar Cookies by Dana Schultz

Gluten Free Snickerdoodles by Betty Crocker

Egg and Dairy Free Oatmeal and Peanut Butter Cookies by Isa Chandra Moskowitz

Salted Almond Butter Fudge by Angela Liddon

 Honey Almond Cake by Cookie + Kate

 Gluten Free, Egg Free, Dairy Free Double Chocolate Cookies by Renee Byrd

 Cashew Maca Hot Chocolate by Renee Byrd

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!



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