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December 17, 2015

Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Hershey Company. All opinions are 100% mine.

*Note: I’ve gotten mixed information on whether or not the Hershey Kisses Candy Cane Candies are gluten-free or not. I’m still trying to confirm one way or another. If you have gluten sensitivities, just stick with the cookie base and the frosting, those ARE gluten free!

It’s Christmas cookie time! How many of you have Christmas Cookie parties or deliver goodies to your friends and neighbors? Right now my kitchen counter is covered in cookies and bars and anything sweet. It’s very tempting. I always like to make a gluten free option for my GF friends (and me of course). Soooo, today I’m sharing a brand new recipe with you, Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies. Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies with Hershey's Kisses Candy Cane Candies - YUM! Look at these little bites of deliciousness! One, maybe two bites of that dark chocolate cookie mixed with a peppermint cream cheese frosting and Hershey’s Kisses Candy Cane Mint Candies on top. Seriously, these are SO good. gluten free Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Recipe Type: Dessert
Cuisine: Cookie
Author: Taryn
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Serves: 24 cookies
Dark Chocolate Cookie mixed with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting and HHershey’s Kisses Candy Cane Mint Candies.
Ingredients
  • Ingredients
  • Cookies:
  • 1 1/4 cups gluten free flour
  • 1/2 cup Hershye’s Dark Cocoa Powder
  • 2 eggs (I use 2 tsp of Ener-G Egg Replacer + 1/4 Water)
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp vanilla (If making GF, make sure you use pure vanilla)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • Frosting:
  • 8 oz regular cream cheese
  • 2 tsp. Peppermint Extract
  • 3 Cups Powdered Sugar
  • Hershey’s Kisses Candy Cane Mint Candies (these are not confirmed gluten free)
Instructions
  1. Instructions
  2. Cookies:
  3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  4. Combine sugars, eggs, butter, and vanilla together and mix until smooth
  5. In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients and slowly add them to the sugar/butter mixture
  6. Using an electric mixer, blend the two mixtures together until creamy. It will be on the thicker side.
  7. Roll the dough into 1″ rounds and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  8. Press gently with a glass to help flatten them.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes
  10. Frosting:
  11. Using a hand mixer, beat cream cheese powdered sugar and peppermint in a large bowl. Beat until creamy.
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GF Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies BatterThe Hershey’s Special Dark Chocolate Cocoa really makes a big difference, it adds such a rich flavor! Dark Chocolate Bite CookiesThese cookies have such great texture, but I suggest flattening them with a glass before putting them in the oven. Cream Cheese Peppermint FrostingThe cream cheese frosting is such a great balance for the cookies. It is just the right pop of peppermint cheer! Hershey's Kisses Candy Cane

*Note: I’ve gotten mixed information on whether or not the Hershey Kisses Candy Cane Candies are gluten-free or not. I’m still trying to confirm one way or another. If you have gluten sensitivities, just stick with the cookie base and the frosting, those ARE gluten free! Frosting Cookies GF Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies with Peppermint Cream Cheese Frosting Yum! For more recipes check out The Hershey Company. gluten free Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Gluten Free Dark Chocolate Peppermint Cookies with Hershey's Kisses Candy Cane Candies

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Hi! I’m Taryn! The voice behind Taryn Whiteaker Designs. I launched this brand over 11 years ago when I became a stay-at-home mom. What started as a small craft and mom blog eventually grew into a full time design and DIY site. My goal has always been to inspire others (especially women!) with design ideas, DIY tutorials, entertaining ideas and give you the tools you need to complete them yourself!

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  1. Marni @ HaberdaheryFun says

    December 17, 2015 at 8:01 am

    This looks like a GREAT recipe!! I’m always looking for GF cookie recipes.. Thank you!

    Reply
  2. kel says

    December 17, 2015 at 1:49 pm

    Hershey’s does not consider their CANDY CANE KISSES to be Gluten Free! I think these cookies owuld be great w/ original milk chocolate kisses, which ARE gluten free.

    Reply
  3. Sandy says

    December 18, 2015 at 10:39 am

    I am excited to try this today! However, what temp. are you baking them at?

    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Taryn says

      December 19, 2015 at 11:34 am

      Sorry about that! It should be 350 degrees :)

      Reply
  4. Angie says

    December 20, 2015 at 4:17 pm

    I can’t seem to find the baking temp.

    Reply
  5. Angie says

    December 20, 2015 at 4:18 pm

    Never mind! Saw it in the comments!!:)

    Reply

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