Description
These 3 Ingredient Healthier Shortbread Cookies are a simple, delicious treat made with almond flour, melted butter, and maple syrup. Perfectly crisp on the edges and tender inside, these cookies are a great gluten-free and naturally sweetened option for a quick homemade snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups (135g) superfine blanched almond flour
- 3 tbsp (42g) unsalted butter, melted
- 3 tbsp (1.5fl oz/44ml) maple syrup
Instructions
- Mix the dough: Add almond flour, melted butter, and maple syrup into a large mixing bowl and mix with a spatula until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and chill: Transfer the dough to a piece of plastic wrap and shape it into a tight log about 6 inches long and 1.5 inches wide. Wrap well and freeze for 30 minutes, or until firm enough to cut.
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice the dough: Use a sharp knife to slice the chilled dough into rounds between 1/4 and 3/8 inch thick. Space them on the baking sheet about 1 inch apart.
- Bake the cookies: Bake for about 13-15 minutes, until the edges are medium brown and the top is lightly browned. This ensures the cookies are crispy.
- Cool and store: Allow the cookies to fully cool on the baking sheet to firm up. Once cool, store in an airtight container to keep them crisp. Store at room temperature for a few days or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
- Use superfine almond flour for the best texture; measure carefully to avoid dry or dense cookies.
- Make sure to slice the dough fairly thin to get crispy edges.
- Storing cookies in an airtight container promptly after cooling is essential to maintain crunchiness.
- These cookies are naturally sweetened with maple syrup, making them a healthier alternative to traditional shortbread.
- Freezing the dough log before slicing helps maintain the cookie shape and makes slicing easier.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
