Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
2 cups almond flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
Preparation:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add vanilla extract and salt, mix well.
4. Gradually add almond flour, mixing until a dough forms.
Baking:
1. Form dough into small balls, place on baking sheet, and flatten slightly.
2. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top if desired.
3. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden brown.
4. Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, use high-quality almond flour and butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Quick & Easy Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: almond shortbread, gluten-free cookies, easy baking