Keto diet got you craving something sweet and buttery? Look no further than these delightful keto shortbread cookies! Not only are they incredibly easy to make, but they also boast a mere 1g net carbs per serving.
Whether enjoyed as a standalone snack or transformed into a delectable crust for keto cheesecakes and pies, these cookies are bound to become a staple in your low-carb kitchen.
Try my other keto cookie recipes:
- Keto Peanut Butter Cookies
- Low Carb Coconut Wafers
- Low Carb Snickerdoodles
- Low Carb Macadamia Nut Cookies
Why You’ll Fall in Love with These Keto Shortbread Cookies
- Simple & Satisfying: With just a handful of pantry staples and minimal prep time, you’ll have a batch of these buttery delights ready in no time.
- Guilt-Free Indulgence: These cookies are keto-friendly, gluten-free, and low in carbs, allowing you to satisfy your sweet tooth without compromising your dietary goals.
- Versatile Delights: Enjoy them on their own, pair them with your favorite keto-friendly beverage, or elevate your keto desserts by using them as a crumbly crust.
Beyond the Basic: Creative Uses for Keto Shortbread Cookies
- No-Bake Keto Cheesecakes: Crush the cookies to create a delicious and sturdy base for your favorite keto cheesecake recipes.
- Keto Tarts: Press the dough into tart pans for a delightful crust to hold your favorite keto-friendly fillings I like to use this custard tart filling.
- Ice Cream Sandwiches: Sandwich a scoop of keto ice cream between two shortbread cookies for a refreshing summer treat.
- Crumble Topping: Crumble the cookies over yogurt, in ice cream, or even a shake.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of Almond Flour
- ⅓ cup of Erythritol
- 1 pinch of Salt
- 1 teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
- ½ cup of Unsalted Butter softened
- 1 large Egg
How To Make Keto Shortbread Cookies
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together almond flour, erythritol, salt, and vanilla extract.
- Incorporate Butter: Cut in the softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Egg: Mix in the egg until a dough forms.
- Shape & Bake: Roll tablespoon-sized pieces of dough into balls and flatten them into discs on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 15-25 minutes or until golden brown. For a firmer base, bake longer.
- Cool & Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool completely before storing or using.
Handy Tips
- Prevent Sticking: Use food-safe gloves to handle the dough.
- Flavor Variations: Add cinnamon, citrus zest, or chopped nuts for extra flavor.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can substitute erythritol with other keto-friendly sweeteners like monk fruit or stevia. However, this may slightly alter the texture.
Absolutely! Thanks to the use of almond flour and erythritol, each cookie boasts a mere 1g of net carbs.
Get creative! For added flavor, you can incorporate cinnamon, citrus zest, or even chopped nuts into the dough.
How To Store Keto Cookies
Store keto cookies in an airtight container in the pantry for up to five days. Keto cookies may be stored in the freezer for up to three months if made as a pie base ingredient.
Keto Shortbread Cookies (1g Carbs)
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Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/3 cup Erythritol
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
- 1 large Egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 150C/300F.
- In a mixing bowl, add the almond flour, erythritol, salt and vanilla extract. Mix.2 cups almond flour, 1/3 cup Erythritol, 1 pinch Salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Add the butter and rub into the dry ingredients until fully combined.1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
- Add the egg and mix well.1 large Egg
- Take tablespoon sized pieces of the mixture and roll into balls, then press into discs onto a lined cookie sheet. We recommend using food safe gloves to stop the mixture from sticking to your hands. Leave a gap between the cookies as they will spread slightly.
- Bake for 15-25 minutes, until the edges are browned. The cookies will firm up as they cool. If you are using the cookies as a base for our Jello Chunk Cheesecake, allow them to cook longer so the edges are firm and they are completely browned.
- Leave to cool before storing in an airtight jar, or using as a cheesecake base.
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Nutrition
This low-carb shortbread cookie recipe makes 16 cookies. 1 serving is 1 cookie and has 1g net carbs.
We make many different keto cookies using low-carb flour alternatives and natural sweeteners.
Adjust the serving amounts in our easy-to-use recipe card above if you want to make a larger batch of low-carb vanilla Keto Shortbread Cookies.
I made it. Great!
Thank you Eugenio. Glad you liked it.
Absolutely love them ❤️
Glad you did Pauline. Thanks for the kind words.
I make these twice a week & freeze. Love love them
Glad to hear it Carolyn. Thanks for the feedback.
I added some pecans to the recipe and the cookies tasted great. Thanks for the recipe!
Thank you for the kind words Amber 🙂
Wonderful cookies and so easy to make. I followed another reviewer’s advice and used a piece of parchment to press the mix down. Worked perfectly. A real treat while on a Keto diet!
Glad you enjoyed the cookies Sarah. Thank you so much for the feedback.
I’m going to try these so will rate later! But I’d really love all these US recipes to be given also in either metric or imperial measures for folks on the other side of the pond who always have to spend time looking up the equivalent for a cup/tablespoon/or stick of the various ingredients!
Hi Caz, thanks for dropping in. We have a metric/imperial converter in the recipe card, if you click it it will convert the measurements for you.
These are the best keto shortbread cookies! I love that they are only 1g net carbs.
Great Recipe…Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed the Shortbreads Michalynn, thank you.
They tasted very nice. I have a question though, are they suppose to be soft or crunchy? Thanks.
Hi MM,
Thank you for your nice comment. They are somewhere between soft and crunchy, most shortbread is. What I mean is they don’t snap like a cracker but are soggy either.
They are in the oven right now and although we have not tasted them yet, I am sure they will be delicious! How can you go wrong with butter? The fact that they are keto friendly is a huge plus! I used a melon baller that is equal to about one tablespoon and scooped them quickly out onto the sheet pan. I used a small leftover piece of parchment paper to press them down slightly to little thick discs. Worked great!
(15 min later..) They are out of the oven and cooled. Wow! Super yum! Thumbs up for a great recipe! Thank you!
Hi Delia,
Thank you so much for your kind words, so glad you loved the shortbread cookies.
OMG just the treat I needed to curb a sweet tooth! I am running low on low carb pantry items, searched for a recipe I could make from the items I have and chose your shortbread cookie recipe. Easy to make, quick to bake, and a joy to eat!
I ran out of vanilla extract, so I topped off the partial teaspoon of vanilla with banana extract, not sure how it would be, but it’s just for me so I went for it, they turned out wonderful! These lovely little biscuits are perfect by themselves, the bottoms of low carb cheesecake cupcakes, maybe a pie crust, a very versatile recipe. Mine will become mini low carb ice cream sandwiches. I would also like to use them for Christmas cookie gifts so please anyone, offer suggestions! I absolutely love this recipe!! Thank you for posting it.
Hi Joyce,
So glad you enjoyed them. We might give the banana essence a go ourselves. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Lovely biscuits. I have been baking various keto cakes and biscuits. These are brilliant. Very tasty, came out as it says on the pack.
I cooked these on 300F and they just stayed little balls… are you sure you put the right temperature?
Hi Kevin,
I am 1000% certain the temperature is correct. Did you see the part of the recipe where it says to press the balls into discs? The cookies only spread slightly when baked, and will retain the shape that they are in.
I hope that helps.
Very good cookie and very easy to make.
These are the best Keto cookies I’ve ever made! Thank you so much. Absolutely delicious
My favorite Keto cookies. I add 1tsp of Almond extract and OH MY GOD! I make these once a week.
My husband was so pleased with this recipe!
Okay, I baked these cookies today.
I’ve been trying diff keto butter cookies and was about to give up as every single one of them would come out with texture which tasted steamed rather than baked.
This recipe is also not as crispy/crumbly as I’d expect non-keto cookies to be, but I guess, that’s the limit you have when you omit sugar and flour. But, it’s def the most crumbly keto butter cookie I tried, so far! This recipe is def a keeper.
There are 2 things I’m curious to know.
The dough is very sticky. I’m wondering if I can chill before baking, so it’s easy to handle?
Also, would reducing the amount of sugar replacement change the texture of the cookie? It’s a wee bit too sweet for my taste.
Thanks for the fantastic recipe!
Hi J,
I’m glad that you enjoyed the cookies!
Yes, you can chill before baking – I have also rolled out and used cookie cutters, chilling between cuts to get shaped cookies. You can check out our matcha cookies for this method.
I don’t think say a tablespoon less of sweetener would make a huge difference, but I haven’t tried it.
I hope this helps 🙂
Made with xylitol. Very easy to make. Got 17 in the batch and took 25 minutes to bakeAbsolutely scrumptious and no butter aftertaste.
Delicious. I’m thinking of adding almond essence or other flavors next time. Thank you!
delicious, made them for my mum, as they are gluten free and had to taste them myself first 🙂
These turned out amazing!
These cookies lend themselves well to additions, like cinnamon, lemon peel, orange peel, even peanut butter. They store well and are a go-to recipe.