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Make-Ahead 3-Ingredient Paleo Shortbread

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 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 16 servings

Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cupssuperfine almond flour
  • 1/3 cupcoconut oilmelted
  • 1/2 cuppure maple syrup
  • 1 pinchsea salt
  • 1 tsppure vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tspground cinnamon
  • 2 tsplemon 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.