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Keto Shortbread Cookies

Keto Shortbread Cookies

Keto shortbread cookies are buttery, low-carb treats made with almond flour and keto-friendly sweeteners. They offer a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture perfect for satisfying your dessert cravings guilt-free.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 25 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups Almond Flour (Blanched And Finely Ground)
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter (Softened)
  • ¼ cup Powdered Erythritol (Or Preferred Keto Sweetener)
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • ¼ tsp Salt

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Hand mixer or whisk
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Parchment Paper
  • 1 Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the Butter and Sweetener: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered erythritol until light and fluffy.
  3. Add Vanilla and Salt: Add vanilla extract and salt to the mixture and blend well for even flavor distribution.
  4. Mix in the Almond Flour: Gradually add almond flour while mixing continuously until a soft dough forms.
  5. Shape the Cookies: Scoop out dough portions and shape them into small discs or roll into balls, flatten gently.
  6. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place cookies on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  7. Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes until edges turn golden and crisp.
  8. Cool the Cookies: Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes.
  9. Transfer to Cooling Rack: Carefully transfer cookies to a wire rack and let them cool completely before serving.

Notes

  • Use blanched almond flour for the best texture and light color in your cookies.
  • Adjust sweetness by increasing or decreasing the amount of sweetener as per taste.
  • Add lemon zest or almond extract for a unique flavor twist in your shortbread cookies.
  • Do not overbake cookies continue to firm up as they cool on the baking sheet.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.