Holiday Sweets: Chocolate Chip Mint Gluten Free Cheesecakes

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With just twenty-three days until Christmas, I can hardly wait to embark on the dietary deliciousness that is the dessert extravaganza of the holiday celebrations! Unfortunately, after hosting a cookie exchange recently that several family members and friends had to opt out of because they were gluten-free, I decided to treat them to a special surprise with a gluten free recipe perfect for holiday baking. Using K-Toos Chocolate cookies that I found at Mariano’s, I was able to recreate a dessert classic that will please gluten free diets and non-GF palates. {Say what? You haven’t been to Mariano’s yet? Stop reading. Get in your car. Go to Mariano’s. Buy these ingredients. Then come back and re-read this to finish making your recipe.}

The newest chain of Chicago grocery stores offers everything you could possibly imagine, including a section of the store devoted to common allergies and dietary restrictions. Whether you’re looking to whip something up spectacular yourself or serve something ready-made, Mariano’s has everything you might need. For even more savings and great ideas, snag a Mariano’s Rewards Card as well. Now back to making your holiday dessert contribution a hit! #MyMarianos #cbias #shop

This recipe is simple to put together and can be ready in a pinch if you’re prepping for last-minute guests or heading to your 38th holiday party of the season. In addition to being gluten free, they are also lighter on the calories because you will be using light sour cream and light cream cheese without compromising the flavor.  The basic recipe can also be modified to include a fruit topping or other extracts to expand on the flavor profiles. One of the best parts? The K-Toos cookies (think Oreos) simply need to be plopped into the pan. No need to go crazy crushing the crust (unless you have some holiday stress you’d like to get out on the unsuspecting cookies). Follow the recipe below and voila! You have something that will be perfect to accommodate all of your guests without any additional hassle or stress – all thanks to the accessibility that Mariano’s provides in its variety of offerings.

Have you made any gluten free desserts that get rave reviews? We’d love for you to share them with us!