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Hemp Heart Cookies (Gluten-Free)

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How about a healthy treat? These Hemp Heart Cookies are gluten-free, made with coconut oil, hemp seeds, and dipped in dark chocolate. Perfect for sharing on Valentine’s Day.

This gluten-free cookie recipe is sure to please everyone. Decorate and place them in a gift bag. I don’t know anyone who would not welcome a fresh baked cookie.

Hemp Heart Cookies on a plate

Valentine’s Day is all about showing some love for other people and treats of course. Healthy can be tasty and these cookies are perfect. Tasty and oh so cute!! A treat to give and to receive.

If you are a chocolate lover (like a few people in my family), hemp seeds and chocolate pair well together. My chocolate hemp smoothie is a perfect example. Thick, rich and so nutritious. It’s like dessert in a glass.

RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for these hemp cookies can be found at the bottom of the post.

I know I will be making some of these cookies for my grandkids. Nothing beats gramma’s baking. Store-bought treats don’t stand a chance.

Valentine treat bag with a heart shaped cookie made with hemp seeds

With a little fun in the kitchen making a healthy and tasty treat is easier than you think. These cookies combine some awesome healthy ingredients.

For These Healthy Gluten-Free Cookies You Will Need:

  • Coconut oil (has amazing health benefits. I used it in place of butter.)
  • Dark chocolate (loaded with antioxidants.)
  • Cane sugar
  • Egg
  • Vanilla
  • Gluten-free flour
  • Hemp seeds *affiliate (a powerful superfood)
  • Salt
  • Baking powder
  • Decorations (optional)

You will also need a few tools to help you along the way.

Hemp cookie dough getting cut into heart shapes

I love to use cute little heart shaped cookie cutters (*affiliate) for this recipe. They come in several sizes, choose the perfect one for you.

Silicone mats (*affiliate) are perfect for letting the dipped cookies harden on. The cookies easily pull off without sticking. Use them when rolling the cookie dough too.

Mini heart decorations (*affiliate) add the perfect little touch.

Cute treat bags (*affiliate) make it easy to pack and give these cookies to your special recipients.

Heart cookie cutter with cookies in the background ready for the oven

Baking Hemp Heart Cookies

Seriously this cookie dough comes together very easily. Here is a rundown (see the recipe card for full instructions).

  • Make the dough and wrap in plastic
  • Chill for about an hour in the fridge
  • Roll the dough on the silicone mat for easy lifting
  • Cut and bake the cookies
  • Cool on a wire rack
  • Melt the dark chocolate
  • Dip the cookies into the chocolate (place them on the silicone mat)
  • Decorate and let harden
  • Place in treat bag and they are ready to go
Fresh baked heart shaped cookies with hemp seeds cooling on a rack

Will Hemp Hearts Get You High?

No, they will not. Hemp seeds are non-psychoactive. However, they do have lots of health benefits.

They have been known to reduce inflammation, great for heart health, and aid with muscle cramping. Hemp seeds contain essential fatty acids and are a great source of protein.

What Is The Difference Between Hemp and Marijuana?

While both are part of the cannabis family, they are not the same. It is sort of like comparing apples to oranges. Both are fruit, but different.

Marijuana contains THC. Legally it must contain more than 0.3% THC by dry weight. It can get you high, and the higher the percentage, the more effect it will have.

Hemp seeds are the seeds of the hemp plant. They contain trace amounts of THC. Consumed whole, or crushed to produce hemp seed oil and flour.

Gluten free hemp cookies dipped in chocolate and decorated with candy hearts

Recipes With Hemp Seeds

As you already know, I love working with healthy, nutritious ingredients. Using them in recipes gives me satisfaction that I am doing good for my family.

They can be incorporated in lots of tasty ways, and here are a few recipes for you to try:

Gluten-free hemp cookies ready for Valentine's Day

Next time you are looking for a healthy alternative, give these cookies a try. Share the love on Valentine’s Day….and all year long.

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Hemp Heart Cookies are gluten free and a healthy way to share treats on Valentine’s Day | homemadeandyummy.com

Heart Hemp Cookies

Heart shaped hemp cookies dipped in dark chocoalte. The perfect gluten-free and healthy Valentine treat.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Canadian
Keyword: hemp recipes
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 9 minutes
Servings: 20 cookies
Calories: 90kcal
Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

Ingredients

  • 3 oz coconut oil (slightly warmed)
  • ½ cup organic cane sugar
  • 1 egg (beaten)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup gluten free flour blend
  • ½ cup hemp hearts
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • Dark chocolate for dipping (melted)
  • Decorations (if you like)

Instructions

  • Combine flour, salt and baking powder in a bowl.
  • Beat coconut oil and sugar with a mixer until smooth.
  • Blend egg and vanilla, then add to mixture.
  • Add the flour mixture and blend.
  • Add the hemp hearts and mix in.
  • Wrap dough in plastic wrap and place in fridge for 1 hour.
  • Remove and let get to room temperature before rolling.
  • Preheat oven to 350º F.
  • Roll cookie dough on silicone mat (slightly floured) to 1/4″ thickness.
  • Cut into shapes.
  • Place on baking tray and bake for approximately 9 minutes.
  • Cool for 5 minutes and move to cooling rack.
  • When completely cool, dip in melted dark chocolate and decorate.
  • Lay on silicone mat to harden.
  • ENJOY!!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 90kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 28mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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Comments

  1. Monique

    These look really cute! You’ve certainly stepped out of your comfort zone toward a healthy treat with great success 🙂 I bet these could be great with coconut sugar subbed in as well. Nice!

    Reply

  2. Donna

    Ooh these popped up on my Facebook feed a couple of days ago and I have been thinking about them ever since. So glad I found them, as I think the kids will love them for Valentine’s Day.

    Reply

  10. Joy @ Joy Love Food

    These are so pretty and sound delicious, I love that they are healthy too. I’ve been wanting to try hemp hearts, so I will have to try this soon! And it is so true that there are so many different shaped cookie cutters that you could have a different shape everyday, I think you’re on to a fun series idea there 🙂

    Reply

  12. Ashley Sparks Mullins

    I have just started looking into going g-free and these look great! I’m glad I won’t have to sacrifice anything when starting this journey. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply

  15. Patricia @ Grab a Plate

    These sound fabulous, and they’re absolutely adorable! I’ve only baked w/ hemp once — this recipe is a perfect opportunity to try again! Love your idea that you can make for any season, and with an appropriate cut out — how fun!

    Reply

  16. Tracy | Baking Mischief

    These are so cute. I love that they use healthier ingredients like dark chocolate and coconut oil. It’s so important to teach kids about good nutrition while they’re young! They are very lucky to have a grandma like you. 😉

    Reply

  32. Shreyashi

    Gloria,
    I have to admit I was a little intrigued… hemp hearts? I have never made anything with them before. But your cute cookies make me want to turn the page. My niece is a celiac although nobody else in my family is gluten intolerant. She comes over quite often and I love to bake for her. So far I have stuck with almond and coconut flour. This I am pinning to give it a go. I am sure she will love it 🙂

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  33. Brandy M.

    The cookies are adorable! I have not heard of Hemp Hearts but will be checking them out. I’m always on the hunt for little healthy changes that I can make for my family…and cookies that are healthy will make us all happy.

    Reply

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