A super simple gluten free peanut butter blossoms recipe that is flourless and quick to bake. With only a few ingredients and a couple of quick steps you can have these gluten free peanut butter blossoms in the oven in no time.

If you love peanut butter you’ll want to also make my gluten free peanut butter cookies. For something richer, try my Rocky Road Bars.

For more dessert ideas check out my gluten free desserts.

Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms

There are a few different ways to make gluten free peanut butter blossoms but our favorite way is to make them without gluten free flour. We like our cookies a bit on the soft side, especially gluten free peanut butter blossoms, and one trick to getting them to stay soft is to make them without flour.

These flourless peanut butter blossoms only need a few simple ingredients that most people have on hand in their kitchen. If you’re not following a gluten free diet, you can still make these. And if you’re baking for a gluten free family member or friend they won’t be able to tell these peanut butter blossoms are gluten free.

Can I make gluten free peanut butter blossoms sugar free?

Yes, you can use coconut sugar instead of granulated sugar to make these gluten free peanut butter blossoms refined sugar-free. Just note that the coconut sugar adds an extra caramel like flavor and the cookies tend to be darker.

Egg Free Gluten Free Peanut Butter Blossoms

If you would like to make an egg free version of these gluten free peanut butter blossoms simply replace the egg with a flax egg. To make the flaxegg mix 3 tablespoons of water with 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed (flaxseed meal) and let it sit for ten minutes. Stir and add it to the bowl like you would an egg.

How to make gluten free peanut butter blossoms

1. Gather all your ingredients. Room temperature ingredients work best, especially room temperature butter.
2. Add the peanut butter, sugars, egg, salt and vanilla to a medium mixing bowl.
3. Mix until combined. Chill for 1 hour.
4. After chilled, roll peanut butter blossoms cookie dough into 1″ balls. Roll them in granulated sugar.
5. Place on the baking sheet and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the bottoms start to brown.
6. Remove from the oven and immediate place kiss, or your favorite chocolate, on top and press down slightly.

The heat will transfer from the cookie into the chocolate, softening the chocolate. For the full list of ingredients in these gluten free peanut butter blossoms, please see the recipe below.

Is Peanut Butter Gluten Free?

Yes, natural unflavored peanut butter is gluten free. Some cheaper brands of peanut butter or flavored peanut butters will sometimes include extra ingredients. Always check labels before purchasing.

Are Hershey’s Kisses Gluten Free?

Yes, as of the date of this post regular Hershey’s Kisses were gluten free. Not all flavors of Hershey’s Kisses are gluten free so please check labels.

If you are looking for more cookie recipes you might want to try my Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies. My Gluten Free Gingersnaps are also super easy to make and flavorful.

Did you make these gluten free peanut butter blossoms? Please stop back by and leave a comment below letting me know what you thought.

Yield: 24 cookies

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Blossoms

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A super simple gluten free peanut butter blossoms recipe that is flourless and quick to bake. With only a few ingredients and a couple of quick steps you can have these gluten free peanut butter blossoms in the oven in no time.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Additional Time 1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar + more for rolling cookies in
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg (or flaxegg)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon gluten free vanilla extract
• 24 Hershey's Kisses, unwrapped (or your favorite chocolate pieces)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
2. Add the peanut butter, sugars, egg, salt and vanilla to a medium mixing bowl.
3. Mix until combined. Chill for 1 hour.
4. After chilled, roll peanut butter blossoms cookie dough into 1" balls. Roll them in granulated sugar.
5. Place on the baking sheet 2 inches apart and bake for 8-10 minutes or until the bottoms start to brown.
6. Remove from the oven and immediate place kiss, or your favorite chocolate, on top and press down slightly.
7. Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
   

Notes

Egg-Free Version: To make the flaxegg mix 3 tablespoons of water with 1 tablespoon of ground flaxseed (flaxseed meal) and let it sit for ten minutes.

Sugar-Free Version: You can use coconut sugar in place of the sugars in this recipe to make these peanut butter blossoms refined sugar free. Note that the flavor and color of the cookies will be different. You'll also need to use dark chocolate or a sugar free chocolate.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

24

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 121Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 85mgCarbohydrates: 13gFiber: 1gSugar: 10gProtein: 3g

This nutrition info is based on the exact ingredients and brands that I used a the time. It may not be 100% accurate. Please check your ingredients nutrition labels.