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A crunchy low carb butter biscuit

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A crunchy low carb butter biscuit

The Ultimate Low-Carb & Gluten-Free Shortbread Cookies

I refused to give up hope that one day I would figure out a truly delicious, low-carb shortbread biscuit recipe. And yes, it has finally happened! These cookies are low-carb, gluten-free, and perfectly crunchy and crispy—just like the real thing.

For years, I have been searching for a good low-carb shortbread cookie recipe. Unfortunately, the recipes I tried and developed never quite turned out as expected. That unforgettable crunch and crispness that makes a good shortbread so irresistible was always missing!

Both of my boys (Stony and his daddy) absolutely love shortbread, so I had to keep experimenting. Finally, I developed a recipe that comes incredibly close to the original, and we are thrilled with the results.

Here is the recipe so you can enjoy them too:

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Baking time: 15–20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups almond meal
  • 1/4 cup protein powder (I used Slimquick Pure Protein from Walmart)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sweetener (I used Pyure Organic Stevia Blend from Walmart)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/3 tsp xanthan gum
  • 3/4 cup melted butter (I used Kerrygold unsalted butter from Walmart)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 370°F.
  2. Mix all the ingredients together until well incorporated.
  3. Knead the mixture until you achieve a soft consistency, similar to playdough. If the dough is still dry and powdery, add a little more melted butter until it reaches the right texture.
  4. Line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
  5. You can either use cookie cutters to punch out shapes or roll the dough into balls and flatten them into 1/2-inch thick circles. For the best results, ensure your cookies are consistently 1/2-inch thick.
  6. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn golden brown.
  7. VERY IMPORTANT: When you take the cookies out of the oven, they will be extremely soft. You must let them cool completely on the baking tray before attempting to move them!

Nutritional Information (For the entire batch)

  • Fat: 173g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Protein: 59g

(Approximately 2g of carbs per biscuit)

Low Carb Shortbread Cookies

Enjoy! Please let me know your thoughts on this recipe. If you loved these cookies, please do not forget to like and share this recipe to support my page. Thank you!