Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies
A gluten-free twist on classic shortbread cookies made with almond flour, offering a delightfully crumbly texture and nutty flavor. These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies are perfect for snacking, gifting, or enjoying with tea or coffee.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 20-22 minutes
- Yield: 15 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Scottish-inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup almond flour (finely ground)
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
- Combine almond flour, softened butter, and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl
- Mix until a dough forms (add 1 tsp milk if too dry)
- Roll dough into 1-tablespoon balls and place on parchment-lined baking sheet
- Flatten each ball slightly with your palm
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden
- Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire rack
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature, not melted
- Dough can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for 1 month
- Add optional ingredients like vanilla extract, almond extract, or lemon zest for variation
- Cookies will be pale on top with golden bottoms when done
- For dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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