By Wendy Stoltz / Last Modified On July 31, 2023

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.

This is a classic Christmas cookie recipe, so make a few batches for your cookie exchanges. The peanut butter and granulated sugar make these a must-have cookie for all special occasions.

If you love peanut butter, you'll also want to make my gluten-free peanut butter cookies or this gluten-free peanut butter fudge. For more cookie ideas, check out my gluten-free cookie recipes. If you are looking for more Christmas cookies, here are my best gluten-free Christmas cookies. 

GLUTEN-FREE PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOMS RECIPE

There are a few diverse 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. One trick to getting them to stay soft is to make them without flour. These also freeze well, so consider making a few batches.

WHY YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE THESE GLUTEN-FREE PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOMS

Only a few ingredients - These flourless peanut butter blossoms only need a few simple ingredients that most people have on hand in their kitchen.

They don't taste gluten-free - 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.

No flour is needed - These gluten-free peanut butter blossoms are flourless. So, no need to worry about any gluten-free flour blend for this one!

INGREDIENTS IN GLUTEN-FREE PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOMS

Peanut butter - Traditionally creamy peanut butter is used. Crunchy peanut butter can work too, but the cookies will crack.

Sugar - Use white granulated sugar and have more on hand for rolling the cookies in it. You'll also need brown sugar too.

Egg- 1 egg, or you can also use a flax egg.

Salt - ¼ teaspoon salt.

Vanilla extract - Make sure to use a gluten-free vanilla extract.

Hershey's Kisses - 24 Hershey's Kisses unwrapped or your favorite chocolate pieces.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED FOR THIS GLUTEN-FREE PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOMS

Mixing bowls - These Pyrex Smart Essentials 3-Piece Prepware Mixing Bowl Set work well. 

Cookie scoop - This Gorilla Grip Premium Stainless Steel multi-purpose scoop with a spring-loaded scoop helps to shape the cookie dough.

If you have any questions about making gluten-free peanut butter blossoms, please leave a comment and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

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, sugar, egg, salt, and vanilla to a medium mixing bowl.
3. Mix until combined. Chill for 1 hour.
4. After chilled, roll gluten-free peanut butter blossom 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 immediately 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.

TIPS FOR MAKING THE BEST GLUTEN-FREE PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOMS

Use a cookie scoop - The cookie scoops help to make the cookies uniform in shape and size.

Make sure ingredients are room temperature - The cookies are best made with room temperature ingredients.

Chocolate - Place the chocolate on as soon as it comes out of the oven, so it adheres to the cookie.

TROUBLESHOOTING COMMON ISSUES WHEN MAKING GLUTEN-FREE PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOMS

Dough is crumbling - If the dough is crumbling apart, squeeze it gently together again and continue to roll it.

Cookies are cracked on top - Don't worry about this; this is how they're meant to look.

My kisses won't stick to the cookies - Make sure all kisses are unwrapped while the cookies are baking. As soon as the cookies come out of the oven, quickly place the kisses on top.

Cookies came out flat - Your ingredients may not be at room temperature. It can also be that your measurements were a bit off.

WHY ARE THEY CALLED PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOMS?

The Peanut Blossom was created by a Gibsonburg, Ohio, resident named Freda Smith as an entry into the 1957 Pillsbury Bake-Off. It was a last-minute entry. Pillsbury created the name peanut butter blossoms. Freda originally called them black-eyed Susans.

CAN I MAKE THESE GLUTEN-FREE PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOMS EGG-FREE?

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 flax egg, 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.

CAN I MAKE THESE GLUTEN-FREE PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOMS SUGAR-FREE?

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.

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.

WHAT TYPE OF PEANUT BUTTER SHOULD I USE FOR FLOURLESS PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOM COOKIES?

I like to use creamy peanut butter for these gluten-free peanut butter blossom cookies. You can also use crunchy peanut butter, but it will crack a bit more if you're not worried about aesthetics. 

WHAT TYPE OF SUGAR SHOULD I ROLL THE COOKIE DOUGH IN BEFORE BAKING?

Roll the cookies in granulated white sugar. You can also use colored sugar too. 

CAN I USE A PEANUT BUTTER CUP INSTEAD OF A KISS CANDY?

Yes, a mini peanut butter cup works well too. Place the peanut butter cup onto the cookies as soon as they come out of the oven.

CAN I FREEZE THESE GF PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOMS?

Yes, you can freeze peanut butter blossoms. Let them cool, and then place them in an airtight container in the freezer. They can be frozen for up to 2 months. Just be sure to store them so the Hershey's Kiss stays intact. Alternatively, freeze the peanut butter cookie dough in balls and bake them on the day required.

HOW LONG DO YOU BAKE THESE GF PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES FOR?

Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the bottoms start to brown.

HOW DO YOU KEEP THE HERSHEY'S KISS FROM MELTING ONCE PLACED ON THE COOKIES?

Place the kisses onto the cookies as soon as they come out of the oven. The Hershey's kiss will melt slightly but firm up as the cookie cools. 

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.

HOW DO YOU STORE THESE GLUTEN-FREE HERSHEY KISS COOKIES?

Store them at room temperature in an airtight container. 

CAN I USE COCOA POWDER IN THE COOKIE DOUGH?

I don't recommend adding cocoa powder to the cookie dough.

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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
• ½ cup granulated sugar + more for rolling cookies in
• ⅓ cup brown sugar
• 1 egg (or flax egg)
• ¼ 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, sugar, 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 immediately 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 flax egg 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.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield:

24

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 79Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 56mgCarbohydrates: 10gFiber: 1gSugar: 8gProtein: 2g

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.