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.
