Citrus Shortbread Cookies (Lectin, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Keto)
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Serves: 24
 
Lectin Free, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Sugar Free, Keto, Vegetarian
Ingredients
  • 6 Tbsp French Butter softened
  • ½ cup erythritol monk fruit blend granulated sweetener (I like Lakanto brand)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract or 1 scraped vanilla bean pod
  • 2½ cups blanched almond flour
  • zest from 1 large or 2 small lemons
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • zest from 1 orange
  • powdered erythritol monk fruit blend (I like Anthony's brand) for dusting after cooked.
Instructions
  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a bowl mix together butter and granulated sweetener until creamy.
  3. Add vanilla and mix until combined.
  4. Add almond flour and mix.
  5. Add lemon juice, lemon and orange zest. Mix well.
  6. Chill the dough in the fridge for 20-30 min.
  7. For round cookies use a cookie scoop or spoon and scoop dough into hands. Roll into a ball and then place on a baking sheet.
  8. Using a fork press down on the top to slightly flatten. Then, press again going across the line you created.
  9. You can also roll this dough out and use cookie cutters to achieve whatever shape you wish.
  10. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 min or until just starting to brown.
  11. Allow to cool slightly and then dust with powered erythritol monk fruit blend.
Recipe by Whole Lovely Life at https://www.wholelovelylife.com/citrus-shortbread-cookies-lectin-gluten-free-grain-free-keto/