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.
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry
I am going to convince mykids that they really really want these cookies so that I have an excuse….
Chef G
Well once you make them, you won’t need an excuse.
Helen @ family-friends-food.com
Those look great! I’ve never used hemp hearts – will have to look out for them.
Chef G
They are really easy to find…even on Amazon. A super nutritious food!!
Jessica
These are just adorable and you really can’t go wrong with dipping anything in dark chocolate!
Chef G
Totally agree…chocolate makes everything better.
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 🙂
Chef G
Well thanks…and thanks for the suggestion!!
Evelyne CulturEatz
What gorgeous cookies. Love hemp hearts and this is a great way to sue them. I also just got hemp protein powder, would be fun to substitute a bit of the flour with that.
Chef G
It’s fun to experiment in the kitchen.
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!
Chef G
Well it is a new avenue for me as well. Enjoy.
Chris @ SimpleFood365
This cookies look wonderful. I am saving this recipe so we can try it out!
Chef G
Thanks for stopping by.
Dana
These are so friggin’ adorable! Love the photos, and I really just want to smash back an entire plate of these. Haha.
Chef G
HAHA…well thanks so much.
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!
Chef G
Thanks so much.
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. 😉
Chef G
Hahaha…well I love being a gramma very very much.
April @ Girl Gone Gourmet
Who would know they’re healthy? All I see is the chocolate – so good! ::)
Chef G
HAHA…well healthy is possible with chocolate.
April
Wow these are different. I’ve never had hemp in cookies before. The look wonderful. Pinning to my Vday board!
Chef G
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Claudia Krusch
Love it so much! beautiful cookies, can’t wait to try your recipe!
Chef G
Thank you….enjoy!!
Mama to 5 BLessings
Those turned out really cute! What an awesome idea to add hemp to them, a nice healthy touch!
Chef G
I thought it worked out well.
Amanda Love
I’ve never had hemp cookies before. This would certainly be something new for me to try. Love the dipping in chocolate idea as well.
Chef G
Thank you so much.