Gluten-Free Chocolate Kiss Cookies

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Kiss Cookies are a twist to the traditional blossom cookie. Where decadent chocolate cookies, rolled in sprinkles, collide with Hershey Kisses. A perfect treat for Valentine’s Day. 

6 gluten-free chocolate kiss cookies on a red heart plate with Hershey kisses in the background

Gluten-Free Chocolate Cookies

My kids love it when I bake, especially something chocolate. This year for our annual Christmas cookie decorating party we made gluten-free Christmas Sugar Blossom Cookies. They had so much fun making them with their friends, especially rolling them in all of the different sprinkles.

I thought what a better way to celebrate my love for my kids and Valentine’s Day but to make a chocolate version of one of their favorite cookies, sprinkles and all.

gluten-free chocolate kiss cookie balls covered in sprinkles on a cookie sheet

How To Make Gluten-Free Chocolate Blossoms

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, xanthan gum (leave out if your flour already has it), cocoa powder, and salt.
  • In a large bowl cream the butter on medium-high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the sugar and brown sugar and beat until creamed, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the egg yolk, milk, and pure vanilla extract, and beat on high speed until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl if needed.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until fully combined.
  • Pour the gluten-free sprinkles into a small bowl.
  • Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball. (I used a cookie scoop.)
  • Roll cookie dough ball in the sprinkles and place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes. (Please watch your cookies because every oven is different.)
  • As soon as you bring the cookies out of the oven place the unwrapped Hersey Kisses in the center of each cookie.
  • Allow to cool completely or the Hersey Kisses will flatten. Enjoy!
  • Store in an airtight container.

Gluten-Free Flour

I like Pillsbury gluten-free flourNot all gluten-free flours are created equal. You may experience different baking results depending on the gluten-free flour blend you choose.

These gluten-free chocolate blossom cookies were made with a rice flour cup for cup blend. A cup for cup all-purpose gluten-free flour blend is one that already has xanthan gum it.

Most gluten-free all-purpose flour blends already have xanthan gum already in them. The xanthan gum helps replace the elasticity and texture of gluten.

So make sure to check the ingredients of your gluten-free flour as to not to add any extra xanthan gum to your flour if it already includes it. If you do, you will get gummy cookies!

Pro Tip For Measuring Gluten-Free Flour

I have found the best way to measure gluten-free flour is the “spoon & level” method. I use a spoon to scoop the flour into the measuring cup. Then I use the back of a knife to level off the top of the measuring cup.

Friends, please do not scoop the flour out of the bag with your measuring cup. If you do, you could end up with more flour than is called for in the recipe.

2 gluten-free chocolate kiss cookies stacked on top of each other with a plate of cookies and Hershey kisses in the background

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Gluten-Free Chocolate Kiss Cookies

Servings: 26 cookies
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Gluten-Free Chocolate Kiss Cookies are a twist to the traditional blossom cookie. Where decadent chocolate cookies, rolled in sprinkles, collide with Hershey Kisses.

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour, I like Pillsbury gluten-free
  • 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum, leave out if your flour already has it
  • 1/2 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • gluten-free sprinkles, optional
  • 26 Hershey’s Kisses, unwrapped

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the gluten-free flour, xanthan gum (leave out if your flour already has it), cocoa powder, and salt.
  • In a large bowl cream the butter on medium-high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Add the sugar and brown sugar and beat until creamed, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the egg yolk, milk, and pure vanilla extract, and beat on high speed until fully combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl if needed.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until fully combined.
  • Pour the gluten-free sprinkles into a small bowl.
  • Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball.  (I used a cookie scoop.)
  • Roll cookie dough ball in the sprinkles and place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes. (Please watch your cookies because every oven is different.)
  • As soon as you bring the cookies out of the oven place the unwrapped Hersey Kisses in the center of each cookie.
  • Allow to cool completely or the Hersey Kisses will flatten.
  • Store in an airtight container.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 29mgPotassium: 29mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 120IUCalcium: 19mgIron: 0.5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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About Audrey Roberts

I'm Audrey Roberts, a busy mama of four and I love sharing the recipes that I make for my family. I make gluten-free family-friendly recipes that are simple and delicious that you can too! I use easy to find ingredients that won't break your budget. You will also find dairy-free options and Paleo recipes. I am also the author of The Everything Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Cookbook, which is an Amazon Best Selling Cookbook in the US and Internationally. Living gluten-free since 2010. I hope by me sharing my journey it may help you with yours.

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5 Comments

  1. My daughter and I made these today, they’re delicious! She’s not gluten-free and said they’re delicious. I just had one question how long do they store for?

  2. These cookies look so delicious and pretty too! And they’re gluten free….bonus! Happy to be part of this great fundraiser with you Audrey!