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Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe

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These Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Blossoms are soft, chewy cookies coated in sugar and topped with a classic Hershey Kiss or a dairy-free chocolate peanut butter filling. Perfectly balanced with peanut butter flavor and a touch of molasses, these cookies are easy to make and ideal for those avoiding gluten.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1/2 cup gluten-free peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (use Smart Balance for dairy-free)
  • 1 teaspoon molasses
  • 1 egg, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (e.g., Pillsbury gluten-free flour)
  • 1/4 teaspoon xanthan gum (omit if your flour blend already contains it)
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon gluten-free baking powder
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for rolling)
  • 36 Hershey Kisses (check labels for gluten-free; use dairy-free chocolate peanut butter filling as alternative)

Dairy-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Filling

  • 3/4 cup gluten-free peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 tablespoons gluten-free cocoa powder
  • 3/4 cups powdered sugar
  • 5 tablespoons dairy-free milk (such as almond milk)

Instructions

  1. Mix sugars, butter, and peanut butter: In a large bowl, combine granulated sugar, brown sugar, softened butter, and peanut butter. Use a mixer to blend until the mixture is creamy and fully combined.
  2. Add egg and molasses: Mix in the room temperature egg and molasses thoroughly until well incorporated into the batter.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate medium bowl, stir together gluten-free all-purpose flour, xanthan gum (if using), baking soda, and gluten-free baking powder to evenly distribute them.
  4. Mix dry ingredients into wet: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. The dough will be soft and pliable, like playdough.
  5. Chill the dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate it for 30 minutes to firm up, making it easier to handle.
  6. Prepare for baking: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Pour 1/4 cup granulated sugar into a small bowl for rolling the cookie dough balls.
  7. Form and roll dough: Using a 1 1/2 tablespoon cookie scoop or measuring spoon, scoop dough portions and roll each into a ball. Then roll each ball in the granulated sugar coating. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced apart.
  8. Bake the cookies: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Keep an eye on them as oven temperatures vary.
  9. Add Hershey Kisses or filling: Immediately when the cookies come out of the oven, press one Hershey Kiss into the center of each cookie. For the dairy-free option, create an indent with the back of a teaspoon and fill with the prepared chocolate peanut butter filling.
  10. Cool completely: Let the cookies cool fully on the baking sheet or a wire rack so the chocolate and filling set without flattening.
  11. Store: Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness. Enjoy your gluten-free treats!
  12. Prepare dairy-free filling (optional): In a bowl, mix peanut butter, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract until smooth and combined. Add powdered sugar and stir until the mixture firms up. Finally, mix in dairy-free milk to achieve a smooth, creamy consistency suitable for spooning or piping into cookie centers.

Notes

  • Use Reynolds Kitchens Cookie Baking Sheets with a smart grid to easily space your cookies evenly; available at Walmart.
  • Not all Hershey Kisses are gluten-free, so please check labels carefully.
  • If using a gluten-free flour blend that contains xanthan gum, omit the additional xanthan gum.
  • The dough consistency can vary depending on the gluten-free flour blend used.
  • For a dairy-free version, use Smart Balance butter substitute and almond milk as noted.

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