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Buttery Keto Shortbread Cookies

These buttery keto shortbread cookies are made with almond flour. They are wonderfully rich and tender!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 158 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Scottish

Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 ounces
  • 1 teaspoon stevia glycerite equals about ¼ cup of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces superfine almond flour 2 cups; it's best to measure by weight and not by volume

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the butter in a medium, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave it on high until melted, for about 30 seconds.
  3. Add the stevia, vanilla, and salt. Whisk to incorporate.
  4. Gradually add the almond flour. Mix with a rubber spatula or a fork, and then lightly knead the mixture into a dough.
  5. Scoop the dough onto the parchment paper with a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop. Shape each cookie with your hands into a 2-inch in diameter, ¼-inch thick cookie. Space the cookies 1 inch apart. They don't expand much during baking.
  6. Bake the cookies until they turn golden and fragrant, about 12-15 minutes. Don’t overbake - they are light in color when ready, although they do take on a golden hue.
  7. Cool the cookies in the pan for 10 minutes – they will still be soft at this point - then carefully transfer them to a cooling rack and cool them for 10 more minutes before serving.

Notes

  • After mixing the ingredients and lightly kneading, you should have a dough that you can easily manipulate by hand. It should be crumbly but not dry. If it’s very dry, add a tablespoon of water.
  • If using a granulated sweetener instead of stevia, you'll likely need to add some water to make the dough a little less crumbly. Add a tablespoon at a time until the dough is easy to work with. 
  • If you like your baked goods very sweet, use the equivalent of ⅓ cup of sugar and add water as needed. 
  • You can store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you'd like to keep them for longer, it's best to freeze them in freezer bags with layers separated by wax paper.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1cookie Calories 158kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Sodium 25mg (1%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 158

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 158kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 25mg 1%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.