Low-Carb Almond Shortbread Cookies
Low-Carb Almond Shortbread Cookies deliver a rich, buttery taste with a delicate crunch, using almond flour and a zero-calorie sweetener to keep carbs in check. They’re lightly golden with hints of vanilla and a touch of salt for balance, perfect for a quick dessert or an afternoon coffee break.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves20
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Low-Carb Almond Shortbread Cookies, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 16
- Performance
- 16
- General Wellness
- 1
In a small bowl, use a fork to mix almond flour, sweetener, and salt. Add the butter, egg white, and vanilla extract; keep mixing with the fork. Put the mixture in the freezer to firm up for 15 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- 3
Take the batter out of the freezer. Scoop 1 teaspoon at a time, roll into balls, and set them on the prepared baking sheet. Press a piece of plastic wrap onto the bottom of a glass and use it to flatten the dough balls.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven until light golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Calories 47.11 kcal Low Source 2%
- Protein 1.19 g Low Source 2%
- Carbohydrate 2.87 g 1%
- Total Fat 3.65 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.99 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 3.16 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 2.96 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 0.6 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 1.82 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 12.97 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.18 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 35.36 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.08 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
About This Recipe
Low Carb Almond Shortbread Cookies is a Scottish dessert recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 20, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Almond Flour, Butter, Egg Whites, and Salt. Each serving provides about 47.11 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Low-Carb Almond Shortbread Cookies?
- It is a Scottish cookie recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for dessert or snack.
- What is Low-Carb Almond Shortbread Cookies made of?
- The main ingredients are Almond Flour, Butter, Egg Whites, Salt, Sucralose Sweetener. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Low-Carb Almond Shortbread Cookies?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 47.11 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Low-Carb Almond Shortbread Cookies easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Low-Carb Almond Shortbread Cookies healthy?
- Low-Carb Almond Shortbread Cookies has an easyChef Pro health score of 24/100. Per serving, it provides 47.11 calories and 1.19 g of protein, or 2% of the Daily Value. It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs and Milk, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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