Shortbread Cookies

INGREDIENTS:

Almond Flour - 1 Cup

Butter - 3 tablespoons, at room temperature

Powdered Erythritol - 3 1/2  Tbsp (use coffee grinder to powder)

Salt - 1/8 tsp salt

Vanilla -1/2 tsp

DIRECTIONS:

1.  In a medium bowl, mix almond flour, salt, and sugar.  Add chunks of butter and mix well.  

2. Use your hands to mix and pinch the butter until well blended.  Add vanilla.  Knead into a ball.

3.  Pinch off chunks and roll into balls about 1 inch diameter and place on a parchment or silicone mat lined pan. Press the balls slightly with the palm of your hand or a fork so they are ½ - ¼ inch thick.

4. Bake 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.  Be sure to pull them out before they brown.  

Tip

This recipe does not make a lot of cookies, so you may want to double or triple it!  Enjoy!

Melt some keto-friendly dark chocolate and dip half the cookie in it for an extra treat!

Eat only one of these at the end of your meal to help satisfy your sweet tooth.