Simple paleo shortbread cookies made with superfine almond flour, coconut oil, and pure maple syrup. Chill the dough, slice, and bake for crisp, golden edges.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Dessert
Servings: 16servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
2 1/2cupssuperfine almond flour
1/3cupcoconut oilmelted
1/2cuppure maple syrup
1pinchsea salt
1tsppure vanilla extract
1/2tspground cinnamon
2tsplemon zestor orange zest
Instructions
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl add 2 1/2 cups superfine almond flour, 1/3 cup coconut oil (melted), 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, 1 pinch sea salt, 1 tsp pure vanilla extract, 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon, and 2 tsp lemon zest or orange zest. Stir until a thick, sticky dough forms.
Shape the dough into a log (about 1½–2 inches in diameter) on a sheet of plastic wrap. Wrap tightly or vacuum-seal.
Chill the wrapped dough in the refrigerator at least 2 hours, or freeze at least 15 minutes to firm before slicing.
When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 350°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Unwrap the chilled dough and place it on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut the log into even slices about 1/4–1/2 inch thick.
Arrange the slices on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them for slight spreading.
Bake for 12 to 18 minutes, until the cookies are slightly golden on the edges.
Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet before serving.
Equipment
Mixing Bowl
Plastic Wrap
vacuum sealer
Refrigerator
freezer
Oven
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Cutting Board
Sharp Knife
Notes
3. Chill the wrapped dough in the refrigerator at least 2 hours, or freeze at least 15 minutes to firm before slicing.