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.
Sam
These cookies are adorable and the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day! My son will LOVE this. I can’t wait to make them!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
I am making some for my grandkids too….ENJOY!
Naiby
I kept on saying how c-u-t-e your cookies were. Do people really ask if hemp seeds will make them high? Anyway, great addition.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH….well yes they do. Some people automatically class hemp in that category. Hope you give this recipe a try.
Kushigalu
What an interesting gluten free cookie recipe. Love the combination of ingredients. Perfect for Valentines day. Thanks for sharing.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You are welcome. Hope you give these hemp cookies a try.
KARI
OK Gloria, I must admit that I was curious when I saw “hemp” in the title but I am actually happy I went with it! Wonderful!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
HAHAH…see, people are intrigued…and surprised at what they find.
Marissa
What a lovely way to use hemp hearts! I always like to throw some in my smoothies and also make this raw chocolate energy bite recipe of sorts where I coat them in the hemp seeds as well – I’ve never thought to do some actual baking with them and now I’m super excited about trying this recipe out. Cheers, Gloria!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You will love the taste of these cute and healthy cookies. ENJOY!!
Jamie
I love the idea of using hemp hearts in these cookies! These would be perfect to make for my husband as we’re trying to find healthier dessert recipes and this one is great!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Yes, and even better these are the perfect treat for Valentine’s Day.
Amy
What gorgeous cookies and such a great idea for Valentine’s day! I was going to make some cookie packs to giveaway o some of my friends so this is perfect!
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
So glad, I am sure they will love them.
Jenny
I love your hemp heart cookies! I will follow your guide and make them this weekend as a try out for Valentine’s day. They look amazing! Wish me luck! Thanks for a terrific post and recipe.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
You can do it!! Enjoy these healthy and delicious cookies.
veenaazmanov
This looks like a perfect Valentine cookie. Best time of the year to check this out. Cute and very creative too.
Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy
Yes, I will be making some of these for the grandkids.
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!
Chef G
They would be great with coconut sugar. Stepping out of my comfort zone is something I plan to do more of this year.
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.
Chef G
Enjoy…you will love them!!
Christine | Vermilion Roots
I like the inclusion of hemp hearts. Never thought of using them in a cookie recipe. 🙂
Chef G
This was the first time I tried it….and IT WORKS!!
Sarah
Oh my goodness these cookies are so cute! And gluten free too – even better! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Chef G
Thanks so much.
Sam | Ahead of Thyme
YUM!! These look good but sound so healthy too! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Chef G
You are welcome…they were fun to make.
Dorota
Im planning to try out hemp for a loong time, I definitely have to start. these ones look amazing!
Chef G
Thank you. Hemp is awesome…so nutritious.