Full of almond flavor and made without refined flour or sugar, this recipe for Almond Shortbread Cookies is diabetes-approved! For a sweet dessert that won't wreck your blood sugar, this recipe uses almond flour and monk fruit to keep you in range. Try these cookies and impress family and friends--they won't believe how tasty a "diabetic" cookie can be!
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment.
Whisk together the almond flour, monk fruit sweetener, baking soda, and salt in a mixing bowl.
Beat in the butter and almond extract until it forms a crumbled mixture.
Gather the mixture into a ball by hand then wrap in plastic and chill for 15 minutes.
Pinch off pieces of dough and roll them into 1-inch balls.
Place the cookie balls on the baking sheet and flatten slightly with a fork.
Bake for 8 to 11 minutes until the tops just start to brown then cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet.
Transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Serving Size 12
Servings 0
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.