ultra low carb lemon almond shortbread cookies
This dough can be used for shortbread cookies or a delicious crust for fruit tarts or lemon meringue pie! Recipe and photo from Diabetic Connect.
prep time
5 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
Bake
yield
16 serving(s)
Ingredients
- - 6 tbsp butter
- - 2 cups almond flour
- - 1/3 cup granulated sweetener (splenda, ideal, swerve, etc.)
- - 1 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
How To Make ultra low carb lemon almond shortbread cookies
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Step 1Melt the butter in the microwave or a small saucepan. Add the almond flour, sweetener, and lemon zest, stirring until fully combined.
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Step 2To make the cookies:
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Step 3Form dough (it will be crumbly, this is normal) into a cylinder and wrap tightly with plastic wrap to compress. Chill in freezer for 30 minutes or until firm, or in the refrigerator for 2 hours. With a sharp knife, slice into 1/2 inch thick cookies (if they crumble apart your dough isn’t cold enough). Bake in a preheated oven @ 350 degrees (F) on a greased or parchment lined cookie sheet for 15 minutes, or until firm and golden brown. Allow to cool before removing.
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Step 4To make a tart or pie crust:
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Step 5No need to pre-chill, just press dough into tart or pie tins. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees (F) for 15 mins until firm and golden brown.
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Step 6****Nutritional Facts Servings 16 Calories - 119 Carbohydrates - 1.6g Total Fat - 11g Protein - 3g
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Category:
Cookies
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#Healthy
Ingredient:
Non-Edible or Other
Diet:
Diabetic
Diet:
Low Carb
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
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