ultra low carb lemon almond shortbread cookies

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Coolidge, AZ
Updated on Apr 30, 2015

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

  • Step 1
    Melt the butter in the microwave or a small saucepan. Add the almond flour, sweetener, and lemon zest, stirring until fully combined.
  • Step 2
    To make the cookies:
  • Step 3
    Form 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.
  • Step 4
    To make a tart or pie crust:
  • Step 5
    No 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.
  • Step 6
    ****Nutritional Facts Servings 16 Calories - 119 Carbohydrates - 1.6g Total Fat - 11g Protein - 3g

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