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Home » Low Carb and Keto Recipes

Keto Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies

Dated: December 8, 2019 . Modified: Mar 26, 2024 by Kate Hahnel

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These keto almond flour shortbread cookies are a must-try! They are aromatic, buttery, delicious, have no egg, and at 0.3g net carbs each, they are also certainly low-carb, so a big YES!

A stack of low-carb almond flour shortbread cookies.

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why you will love these cookies

  • Gluten-free: this recipe uses almond flour making it a great option for those with gluten allergies.
  • It uses no eggs.
  • Sugar-free: they are made using powdered swerve, and no refined sugar which tends to affect the blood sugar levels.
  • Only 4 ingredients: The recipe calls for 4 simple ingredients, which you most likely have in your pantry, or can easily find at your local supermarket.

ingredient notes

  • Almond Flour - make sure you are using blanched almond flour, and not almond meal.
  • Suitable powdered low-carb sweetener of your choice such as swerve.
  • Salted butter (softened) - the recipe for the traditional shortbread cookies uses cold butter. However, cold butter does not work so well in this cookie recipe so leave your butter to soften for at least 30 minutes on the kitchen counter before using.
  • Vanilla extract.
Keto Almond flour shortbread cookies

how to make keto almond flour shortbread cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350 F, line a baking tray with parchment paper, and let butter soften for 30 minutes.
  2. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the softened butter, vanilla, and sweetener until light and fluffy. Add the almond flour a little at a time, until you get a firm dough.
  1. Scoop out dough balls, flatten them to 1.5" (approximately 4cm) thick, and roll out between two pieces of parchment paper. Use your cookie cutter to cut out the shortbread cookies into desired shapes. Alternatively, use a cookie scoop to scoop out pieces of dough to a baking tray, then use the palms of your hands to flatten them out.
  2. Bake the cookies until the edges are golden, then allow to cool completely before transferring.

The above is a summary of how to make this recipe. The full ingredient measurements and detailed instructions have been provided in the recipe card below.

Keto almond flour shortbread cookie dough rolled out between parchment paper.

storage instructions

Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-5 days. They might lose some crispness after 3 days but this will totally depend on the temperature in your house or kitchen.

Freeze leftover dough for up to 3 months in airtight containers. Thaw dough for a few hours on the kitchen counter before using.

Related recipes: Make sure you try our our easy peri peri sauce, healthy beef mince, and cucumber lemon ginger water, next!

recipe variations -optional toppings or dippings

  • Chocolate & pink salt: After dipping half the cookie in melted chocolate, sprinkle with pink Himalayan or sea salt for a sweet and salty contrast.
  • Sugar topped: While the cookies are warm, brush with coconut oil and sprinkle with your favorite low-carb sweetener.
  • Lemon flavored: Add grated lemon rind to the cookie dough for a refreshing twist.
A stack of low-carb almond flour shortbread cookies.

useful tips

  • When using almond flour, it is best to add the flour bit by bit as opposed to adding it all in.
  • Almond flour burns easily. If your oven tends to heat up too much, simply counter this by covering the cookies with foil or baking paper, during baking.
  • Seeing that baking with almond flour is not quite the same as using wheat flour, make sure to adjust the time based on how your oven bakes. I would say keep an eye on them at the 10th minute mark then adjust accordingly.
Keto Almond flour shortbread cookies

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This recipe was updated in March 2024 to a more simplified, and reader-friendly version. It was originally written in December 2019.

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Keto Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies

Kate Hahnel
Enjoy these buttery and delicious no-egg Keto almond flour shortbread cookies! With only 0.3g net carbs each, this easy recipe is perfect as a dessert, snack, or sugar-free breakfast option.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 20 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 30 cookies
Calories 50 kcal

Equipment

Medium sized bowl
Medium sized bowl
Spatula
Spatula
Patchment paper
Saran wrap (optional)
Baking tray
Baking tray
Rolling pin
Cooling rack -optional
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Ingredients
  

  • 2.5 cups blanched almond flour
  • ½ cup confectioners erythritol
  • ⅓ cup salted butter softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper and preheat your oven to 350 F (approximately 180 degrees C). Allow the butter to soften for at least 30 minutes on your kitchen counter before and line a baking tray or cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium-sized bowl, whisk the softened butter, vanilla, and sweetener until properly combined (it should be light and fluffy). Add the almond flour a little at a time, until you get a firm dough.
  • Use an ice cream or a cookie scoop to scoop out dough and place these on the baking tray. Next, flatten each dough ball to about 1.5 " (4cm) thick. As an alternative method, divide the dough into fist-sized balls and place these between two parchment papers or saran wrap, then roll out. Roll until the dough is about 1.5" or 4 cm thick and use your cookie cutter to cut out circular or rectangular shapes. You can then use a spatula to transfer the cut cookies to a baking tray or cookie sheet.
  • Bake the cookies for 10 minutes (the edges should have a nice golden colour). Allow them to cool completely before removing them from the baking pan to a plate or a cooling rack. That is how simple it is to bake low-carb shortbread cookies!

Notes

  • Almond flour burns very quickly. I would advise you to keep an eye on the cookies after the 5-minute mark. Use the light in your oven to check whether they have attained a nice golden colour.
  • Carb count does not include sugar alcohols and fibre since these do not have an impact on blood sugar on most people. 
  • Calorie count does not include the optional toppings.

Nutrition

Calories: 50kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 4.5gSaturated Fat: 1.5gFiber: 0.7gSugar: 0.4g
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common questions

What is the difference between almond meal and almond flour?

Most people tend to confuse the two. There is however a difference in that

  • Almond meal has a courser texture and is often unblanched (has the skin on). It can, sometimes, however, also be blanched (have the skin off). Due to its coarse texture, almond meal is used as a substitute for breadcrumbs in most low-carb and paleo recipes. Almond flour, on the other hand, has a finer texture and has the skin removed (blanched), and is often, used as a substitute for flour in baked goods due to its fine texture.
  • Why do my almond flour cookies fall apart?

    Almond flour cookies tend to fall apart if moved from the baking tray before they are properly cooled. Baked goods firm up once cooled. As a result, try not to pick them up before they are properly cooled.

    How does almond flour substitute wheat flour?

    I am sure this is a question that has crossed the minds of most people baking with almond flour. As a general rule, no standard ratio exists for replacing wheat flour with almond flour. Almond flour contains more moisture and fat in comparison to wheat flour. It is also much denser. I however find that a ratio of 1 part of wheat flour to two parts of almond flour works best.

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. MrsEneroDiaries

      June 15, 2020 at 12:26 pm

      Looks so delish. I will share this to my friends who are in keto-diet.

    2. Mason

      June 15, 2020 at 4:32 am

      Love this recipe, I love making healthier alternatives! For sure adding to my go to cookie list!!

    3. mylifeinablogkm

      June 15, 2020 at 4:29 am

      Perfectly explained recipe!! Will try thjs

    4. Ashleigh

      June 15, 2020 at 3:43 am

      4 ingredients thats insane!! I'll have to try these out!

    5. Bennett Flaherty

      June 15, 2020 at 1:53 am

      Oh goodness, these look delicious, and I will absolutely have to attempt this recipe! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    6. Casi V

      June 15, 2020 at 1:21 am

      These look so good! 😍 I cannot wait to get home from camping to bake these. I’ll share photos with you when I’m done. Thanks for the recipe.

    5 from 1 vote (1 rating without comment)

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