Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies
- Total Time21 minutes
- Yield12 cookies 1x
- DietGluten Free
Crisp and tender almond flour shortbread cookies made with just 3 main ingredients. Naturally gluten free, vegan, and perfect for holidays or everyday tea time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups almond flour
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- In a mixing bowl combine almond flour, maple syrup, coconut oil, salt, vanilla, and almond extract. Stir until dough forms.
- Scoop with a tablespoon, roll into balls, and place on the baking sheet.
- Flatten gently with a fork. Add sprinkles if desired.
- Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden.
- Cool 5 minutes on the sheet then transfer to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use blanched almond flour for the best texture.
- Refined coconut oil gives neutral flavor; virgin adds coconut taste.
- Add zest, extracts, nuts, or chocolate for variations.
- Makes about 12 cookies. Nutrition is estimated per cookie.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 115 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 9.5g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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