Gluten-free hemp heart cookies are perfect treat for Valentines’ Day! They are even dipped in dark chocolate.
These heart shaped cookies are sure to please. Decorate and place them in a gift bag. You might also want to bake some gluten free chocolate mocha donuts too.
Delicious handcrafted hemp heart cookies dipped in dark chocolate. Made with simple ingredients for a nutritious treat.
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. A wholesome treat that is oh so cute!
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.
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. 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.
Hemp Heart Cookie Ingredients:
- 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:
- 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.
Handcrafted Hemp Heart Cookies
Seriously this cookie dough comes together very easily. 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.
Suggestions / Recipe Tips
- Coconut oil can be replaced with butter.
- Dark chocolate can be replaced with milk chocolate or even white chocolate. These cookies are super delicious without chocolate too.
- Gluten-free flour can be replaced with regular flour.
- Cane sugar can be replaced with light brown sugar.
- Decorating is a personal preference, so have fun.
- Store cookies in a sealed container for up to 1 week.
- Freeze cookies without the chocolate for longer storage. This way you can thaw and decorate when needed.
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. They will not get you high, but 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.
As you already know, I love working with healthy, nutritious ingredients. They can be used in so many creative tasty recipes:
- This clean green smoothie is the perfect plant-based alternative to a protein shake.
- Baked oatmeal donuts are perfect for breakfast.
- Cottage cheese smoothie is packed with protein and a great meal replacement.
- No-bake granola bars contain lots of healthy ingredients that you can pronounce. No additives or fillers in this recipe.
- Chocolate almond oatmeal is the perfect way to start your day.
Hemp Heart Cookies
Ingredients
- 3 ounces coconut oil (slightly warmed)
- ½ cup organic cane sugar
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup gluten free flour blend
- ½ cup hemp hearts
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon 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 ¼″ 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.
Anne Murphy
Those are so cute!
Chef G
Thanks…my grandson loved them.
Jennifer
They look almost too cute to eat! What a great treat to share…well, maybe.
Chef G
Well make lots and you will have some to share LOL!!
Kathy Hester
These are beautiful! I love how you decorated them.
Chef G
Thanks so much…and for stopping by.
Heather lawrence
Yummy! I think I am the only one in my house that loves hemp hearts.
Normally I just add them into my yogurt so I have never tried them in a cookie before.
Can not wait!
Chef G
Well this is the first time I did too…they work!!
Anita Breeze
Those look absolutely amazing! I bet they are lower in carbs and sugar too for us grownups who are trying to eat healthy too!
Chef G
You are CORRECT!!
Mahy
These look super cute and super YUMMY! I can’t wait to try them! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Chef G
You are welcome….enjoy!!
Rebecca Bryant
Aw what a sweet cookie. Not sure i’ve ever heard of Hemp but this cookie looks delicious.
Chef G
Really never heard of hemp hearts?? They are awesome.
Sandi (@fearless_dining)
These cookies are almost too pretty to eat.
Chef G
Nothing is ever too pretty to eat!!
Ashley @Irishred02
I never thought to put Hemp Hearts in cookies! This is a great idea!
Chef G
Thanks so much…they do add goodness and texture!
Felesha
These are super cute Gloria! Yum!!
Chef G
Thanks Felesha!!
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 🙂
Chef G
I hope she enjoys them as much as we do.
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.
Chef G
Healthy, tasty….and happy!!
Amanda
These cookies are so pretty. I love that you’ve used dark chocolate to dip them. What a nice gluten free treat!
Chef G
Thanks….we think they are great too.
The Food Hunter
These cookies are beautiful they would make a lovely gift
Chef G
Thanks….they are a cute little treat for sure. My grandson loved them.
Robin Rue (@massholemommy)
Those sound super tasty and I love the way you decorated them. They are so pretty.
Chef G
Thanks so much…they were fun.