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    Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms {Dairy-Free Option}

    Published: Dec 2, 2018 · by Audrey

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    These gluten-free peanut butter blossom cookies are a soft gluten-free peanut butter cookie topped with a Hershey Kiss. Nothing gets better than chocolate and peanut butter together! The recipe also has a dairy-free option.

    2 gluten-free peanut butter blossom cookies stacked on to of each other with cookies on a plate, Hershey's kisses and glass of milk in the background

    Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms

    Peanut butter blossoms are peanut butter cookies with a chocolate kiss in the middle.  These are the perfect gluten-free peanut butter cookies!

    They are soft and chewy and a little crisp around the edges. The sugar crust totally takes these peanut butter cookies to the next level!

    But what really does it for me, is the addition of the Hershey Kiss. I adore anything chocolate and peanut butter! It’s one of my all-time favorite flavor combinations. Really, who cannot resist a peanut butter cup?!

    How To Make Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms

    • Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, and peanut butter to a large bowl and mix with your mixer until fully combined and creamy. (photo 1)
    • Mix in the egg and the molasses. Mix until fully combined.
    • In a medium bowl add the gluten-free flour, xanthan gum (leave out if your flour already has it) baking soda and baking powder and stir to blend ingredients. Slowly pour flour mixture into the batter and mix until fully combined. The cookie dough will be like soft playdough. (photo 2)
    • Cover cookie dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
    • Preheat oven to 375°. Add the ¼ cup of granulated sugar to a small bowl for rolling the dough in.
    • Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball. (I used a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop.) (photo 3)
    • Roll cookie dough ball in the granulated sugar and place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. (photo 4)
    • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until light brown on the edges. (Please watch your cookies because every oven is different.)
    • As soon as you bring the cookies out of the oven, place the Hersey Kisses in the center of each cookie. If you are using the dairy-free filling, use the back of a teaspoon to make an indent in the center of the cookie. (photo 5)
    • Allow to cool completely or the Hersey Kisses will flatten.
    • Store in an airtight container. Enjoy!
    • Dairy-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Filling
    • Mix the peanut butter, cocoa powder, and pure vanilla extract until fully combined.
    • Add the powdered sugar and mix until combined. Your filling will start to firm up.
    • Add the dairy-free milk and mix until nice and smooth.
    • You can spoon the filling into the centers or pipe the filling the center (like I did).

    Pro-Tip For Making Gluten-Free Cookies

    • Always use a cookie scoop. I use a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop. It was a game-changer for me!
    • I also like to use Reynolds Kitchens Cookie Baking Sheets. It has a smart grid that makes it super easy to line up your cookies on your baking sheet. I buy it at Walmart.
    • Not all flavors of Hershey Kisses are gluten-free please check your labels.

    Gluten-Free Flour

    I like Pillsbury gluten-free flour. Not 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 peanut butter blossoms 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 have xanthan gum included. The xanthan gum helps replace the elasticity and texture of gluten.

    Make sure to check to see if the brand of gluten-free flour you are using has xanthan gum in it. If it does, do not add extra xanthan gum to the recipe or you will get gummy cookies!

    gluten-free and dairy-free peanut butter blossom cookies with chocolate peanut butter filling in a piping bag
    Dairy-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Filling

    Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms

    I have also included a dairy-free option to the gluten-free peanut butter blossom cookie recipe.   My husband, myself and youngest son are all dairy-free as well. I used Smart Balance butter for the dairy-free option.

    Hershey Kisses are gluten-free (not all flavors so make sure you check the labels) but they are not dairy-free.  So I created a dairy-free chocolate peanut butter filling to replace the Hershey’s Kiss. 

    So, now you too can enjoy a gluten-free and dairy-free peanut butter blossom. I promise that it is just as delicious dairy-free butter and the dairy-free chocolate peanut butter filling.

    Some of my favorite dairy-free alternatives that I like to bake with are almond, cashew or coconut milk. I also like baking with coconut oil or Earth Balance or Smart Balance butter.

    gluten-free peanut butter blossom cookies on a cooling rack

    Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies

    Peanut Butter Blossoms are one of the most popular classic cookies that are made all year long. They are also one of the cookies I made during Christmas.

    I always see these popular cookies on a Christmas cookie tray. You could even make these gluten-free peanut butter blossoms more festive by rolling them in colored sugar crystals (like red or green).

    a bite out of a gluten-free peanut butter blossom cookies stacked on to of each other with cookies on a plate, Hershey's kisses and glass of milk in the background

    These gluten-free peanut butter cookies are a classic! They are super easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. Seriously, who does not love the flavor chocolate and peanut butter?!

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    More Gluten-Free Christmas Cookies For You To Try!

    • Gluten-Free Snowball Cookies {Dairy-Free Option}
    • Almond Spritz Cookies {Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free}
    • Gluten-Free White Chocolate Dipped Gingerbread Cookies {Dairy-Free Option}
    • Gluten-Free Cut Out Sugar Cookies {Dairy-Free Option}

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    Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms {Dairy-Free}

    These gluten-free peanut butter kiss cookies are a soft gluten-free peanut butter cookie topped with a Hershey Kiss. Nothing gets better than chocolate and peanut butter together! The recipe also has a dairy-free option.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Keyword gluten-free peanut butter blossom cookies, gluten-free peanut butter cookies, gluten-free peanut butter kiss cookies
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    chilling 30 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 36 cookies
    Calories 104kcal
    Author Audrey from Mama Knows Gluten Free

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup gluten-free peanut butter
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup brown sugar , packed
    • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened , dairy-free use Smart Balance
    • 1 teaspoon molasses
    • 1 egg, room temperature
    • 1 ¼ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour I like Pillsbury gluten-free flour. Not all gluten-free flours are created equal. You may experience different baking results depending on the gluten-free flour blend you choose.
    • ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum (leave out if your flour already has it)
    • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar for rolling
    • 36 Hershey Kisses (not all flavors are gluten-free please check your labels) , dairy-free use chocolate peanut butter filling instructions

    Dairy-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Filling

    • ¾ cup gluten-free peanut butter
    • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
    • 4 tablespoons gluten-free cocoa powder
    • ¾ cups powdered sugar
    • 5 tablespoons dairy-free milk I used almond milk

    Instructions

    • Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, and peanut butter to a large bowl and mix with your mixer until fully combined and creamy. 
    • Mix in the egg and the molasses. Mix until fully combined.
    • In a medium bowl add the gluten-free flour, xanthan gum (leave out if your flour already has it) baking soda and baking powder and stir to blend ingredients.
    • Slowly pour flour mixture into the batter and mix until fully combined. The cookie dough will be like soft playdough.
    • Cover cookie dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    • Preheat oven to 375°. Add the ¼ cup of granulated sugar to a small bowl for rolling the dough in. 
    • Scoop 1 tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball. (I used a  1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop.)
    • Roll cookie dough ball in the granulated sugar and place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
    • Bake for 10-12 minutes or until light brown on the edges. (Please watch your cookies because every oven is different.)
    • As soon as you bring the cookies out of the oven place the Hersey Kisses in the center of each cookie. If you are using the dairy-free filling use the back of a teaspoon to make an indent in the center of the cookie. 
    • Allow to cool completely or the Hersey Kisses will flatten.
    • Store in an airtight container. Enjoy!

    Dairy-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Filling

    • Mix the peanut butter, cocoa powder, and pure vanilla extract until fully combined.  
    • Add the powdered sugar and mix until combined. Your filling will start to firm up.
    • Add the dairy-free mil and mix until nice and smooth.
    • You can spoon the filling into the centers or pipe the filling the center (like I did). 

    Notes

    • Always use a cookie scoop. I use a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop. It was a game changer for me!
    • I also like to use Reynolds Kitchens Cookie Baking Sheets. It has a smart grid that makes it super easy to line up your cookies on your baking sheet. I but it at Walmart.
    • Not all flavors of Hershey Kisses are gluten-free please check your labels.
    • For dairy-free I used Smart Balance butter and made the dairy-free chocolate peanut butter filling. 
    • Store in an air-tight container.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 104kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 37mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    1. Lisa brown says

      January 10, 2023 at 3:03 pm

      New to gf have tried your white bread first only one of the four recipes I’ve tried
      love the peanut butter cookies came out beautiful bf didn’t even know they were gf . I’ll be trying more of your recipes Thank you

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    2. Lisa says

      July 31, 2021 at 7:59 am

      AMAZING!!! AMAZING!!!! That’s all I can say!!!!

      Reply
    3. Phyllis says

      December 09, 2020 at 2:57 pm

      These cookies are amazing, so delicious! Love how easy there were to put together as well. By the way, I have made your buttermilk biscuit and pancake recipes and both were fantastic. I too love to bake, so it is great to find tried and true recipes that deliver. Going forward I will only be on your website for gf recipes. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Christmas!

      Reply
    4. Phyllis says

      December 09, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      Amazing and delicious cookies. So easy to make as well! And by the way I have used your gf pancake and biscuit recipes and they both are really fantastic! For anything gf I will always go to your website going forward. Your recipes are the best. 😊 🎄🎄

      Reply
    5. Bonnie LaMonaco says

      December 06, 2020 at 6:22 pm

      Very tasty!

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    6. Dawn says

      May 15, 2020 at 11:44 pm

      Yummy and easy! They don’t taste gluten free at all! I didn’t have molasses so I just used a teaspoon of vanilla. They were still awesome!

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    7. Rachel says

      January 01, 2020 at 11:43 pm

      These were delicious! Can not tell they are GF. Took to a family holiday party and everyone loved them as well (and I’m the only one who has to be GF!) They baked off perfectly and I love the texture. Fabulous!

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      • Audrey says

        January 09, 2020 at 9:52 am

        Thank you so much Rachel for the awesome 5-star recipe review! I am so happy that everyone enjoyed the peanut butter blossoms. Thanks again!

        Reply
    8. Ginna Bird says

      December 21, 2019 at 11:17 pm

      As always, spot on instructions, easy, and great taste. Thanks!

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      • Audrey says

        December 21, 2019 at 11:34 pm

        Thank you so much Ginna for the awesome 5-star recipe review, this really made my night. I am so happy that you enjoyed the peanut butter blossoms. Thanks again!

        Reply
    9. Brittany says

      August 22, 2019 at 1:40 pm

      What kind of peanut butter do you use? I’m dairy and gluten free as well!

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      • Audrey says

        August 23, 2019 at 7:25 pm

        Hi Brittany! I buy different brands of peanut butter, usually depending on what is on sale. Just make sure to check the label on the back of the jar to make sure it’s gluten and dairy-free. I like the Skippy Natural peanut butter or the Great Value (Walmart) Natural peanut butter. I hope you enjoy the cookies!

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    10. Michelle says

      December 13, 2018 at 3:33 pm

      Love this recipe & the hint of molasses! They turned out beautifully! They have a slight outside crunch & softer inside. Not dry or brittle either. It is hard to tell they are GF. I rolled in green & red sugar for Christmas, used Bobs Red Mill 1 to 1 baking flour & real butter. Total winner! Thank you for posting it! Since these turned out so great, I also made your cinnamon roll cake today (which was AMAZING!!) and the gingerbread cookies. All were spot on deliciousness!! My holiday baking just got a little easier with many thanks to you!

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      • Audrey says

        December 13, 2018 at 9:41 pm

        Hi Michelle. Thank you so much for the amazing 5-star recipe review! I can’t tell you how happy it makes me hear that you not only enjoyed the peanut butter blossoms but the cinnamon roll cake and the gingerbread cookies! Baking is one of my love languages and it makes my heart so happy to hear that others enjoy what I make for my family. You are so welcome and thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and review. It totally blessed me and made my night! Happy holiday baking and I hope you have a blessed Christmas.

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    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.  Read More…

     

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