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February 4, 2019 By Kristine

Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies

Filed Under: Shortbread, Sweets & Dessert | Updated: March 1, 2019 | 32 Comments

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These gluten-free, grain-free almond flour shortbread cookies with raspberry jam are the perfect (and healthy way) to celebrate Valentine’s Day…or any day, really! They’re soft, and sweet, and a whole lotta yummy!

Gluten-free, grain-free almond flour shortbread cookies with raspberry jam!I’m sure I’ve mentioned this once or a hundred times, but my favorite kitchen activity is baking. I love everything about it. I really think it’s part of who I am. Combing ingredients in a bowl, scooping out perfectly portioned little balls, and baking them into warm, sweet, satisfying little bites of heavenly goodness makes my soul happy.

And there’s nothing I’d rather be doing. Nothing..except possibly photographing said little bites of heavenly goodness, of course!

Gluten-free, grain-free almond flour shortbread cookies with raspberry jam!As much I as I love baking though, baking doesn’t always love me. I want to fill my diet with delicious, soft, chewy cookies all day every day, but I just can’t do it. So every now and then, I have to either take a break from baking or switch over to some healthy baking.

I’m currently in a healthy baking phase. This is my second, yes SECOND gluten-free or lightened up recipe in a row now! You’re welcome!

Gluten-free, grain-free almond flour shortbread cookies with raspberry jam!Several years ago, when I first switched our family over to whole food, I was in another healthy baking phase and I posted a recipe for coconut flour shortbread cookies and these cookies quickly became the most popular cookie recipe on this blog! Which. Is. Crazy! So today, I’m posting a sister recipe – almond flour shortbread cookies with raspberry jam!

Over the recent years, and countless recipe trials, I’ve discovered that I much prefer almond flour over coconut flour, so I was really excited to bake these almond flour shortbread cookies.

I decided I should compare the two side-by-side too, so I did. As I had suspected, I loved the almond flour shortbread cookies much more than the coconut flour cookies, but it could have also been because I added a dollop of my homemade raspberry chia jam to the center of each of these cookies, giving them some extra tartness and flavor. They are ridiculously good!

Gluten-free, grain-free almond flour shortbread cookies with raspberry jam!

Ingredients you’ll need to make these almond flour shortbread cookies:

  1. Almond flour.
  2. Unsalted butter.
  3. Sea salt.
  4. 100% maple syrup.
  5. Vanilla extract.
  6. Raspberry jam (or jam of choice).

That’s it! I love how simple these cookies are, and no, I guess you don’t haaaaave to make your own jam, but if you have time (and the desire), I suggest you try it, at least once! So. Good.

These almond flour shortbread cookies are soft and tender without being dry and crumbly like some other recipes I’ve made, and because they only have 1 TBS of maple syrup, they’re not super sweet either – just enough. They’re delectable.

Gluten-free, grain-free almond flour shortbread cookies with raspberry jam!And because they are a shortbread cookie, you could really have some fun with the recipe and add dark chocolate drizzle, a dash or two of cinnamon, or even just flatten them and have them plain! For a ‘healthier cookie’, they really do still taste like a treat!

Good news too, I calculated the nutritional information for these little guys and each cookie is 57 calories and only 2.3 g carbs!

Gluten-free, grain-free almond flour shortbread cookies with raspberry jam!

Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies

Soft and lightly sweet almond flour shortbread cookies with raspberry jam!
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Course: Sweets & Dessert
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 22 minutes
Servings: 10 cookies
Calories: 57kcal
Author: Kristine
Ingredients
  • 1-1/4 cup almond flour
  • 3 TBS unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt
  • 1 TBS maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • Raspberry jam
Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl cream almond flour, butter, and sea salt until smooth.
  • Add maple syrup and vanilla and mix until a dough forms.
  • Using a 1 TBS cookie scoop, scoop dough on to lined baking sheet.
  • Press down on the top of each cookie with the back side of a small measuring spoon to create a divot.
  • Fill each cookie with 1/2 tsp raspberry jam (or other fruit jam of choice).
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly brown around the edges. Avoid over-baking or they will dry out.
  • Allow cookies to cook for a few minutes on the baking sheet prior to transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container for 3-4 days or freeze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 2.3g | Protein: 0.8g | Fat: 5.2g | Saturated Fat: 2.3g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 5mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1.5g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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Try these coconut flour shortbread cookies or go for the real thing with these strawberry thumbprint cookies!

These simple coconut flour shortbread cookies are grain-free, gluten-free, and whole food! Yummy!

These strawberry thumbprint cookies are erfectly light, buttery, crunchy, and strawberry-y.

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  1. Suzy | The Mediterranean Dish

    February 14, 2017 at 10:17 am

    These shortbread cookies look incredible! Thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Kristine Underwood

      February 14, 2017 at 10:18 am

      Thank you Suzy! They look fancy, but they’re so super easy (and yummy) 🙂

      Reply
  2. Luci's Morsels

    February 14, 2017 at 10:33 am

    These look so light and sweet! I would imagine tea would pair well with them. Yum!

    Reply
    • Kristine Underwood

      February 14, 2017 at 2:27 pm

      Thank you so much Luci! Me too, shortbread is so perfect and delicious with tea!

      Reply
  3. Jehan Hale

    February 14, 2017 at 11:18 am

    Love shortbread cookies! These are beautiful and a plus for being gluten free!

    Reply
    • Kristine Underwood

      February 14, 2017 at 12:47 pm

      Thank you so much Jehan! I do too, shortbread is such a simple but yummy cookie!

      Reply
  4. Veena Azmanov

    February 14, 2017 at 12:10 pm

    I love shortbread with my cuppa….. These look so simple easy and elegant. Definitely going to try

    Reply
    • Kristine Underwood

      February 14, 2017 at 12:48 pm

      Thank you so much Veena! I hope you enjoy them! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Jessy @ The Life Jolie

    February 14, 2017 at 12:52 pm

    I Love shortbread cookies- and the addition of jam makes them even better! Can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
    • Kristine Underwood

      February 14, 2017 at 1:55 pm

      Me too Jessy! Shortbread is so simple, but is one of my favorites to ‘play’ around with! There are so many possibilities! Mmm!

      Reply
  6. swathi

    February 14, 2017 at 2:49 pm

    I am shortbread fan, never tried with almond flour they looks delicious Love that you filled with raspberry jam. My daughter like raspberry. I tried with rice they turned out be crispy.

    Reply
    • Kristine Underwood

      February 14, 2017 at 2:53 pm

      Thank you so much Swathi! I love shortbread with raspberry, such a good combo!

      Reply
  7. Karen @ Seasonal Cravings

    February 14, 2017 at 2:59 pm

    I love baking with almond flour because it’s gluten free and because it adds such a nice flavor. These are simple and sweet just the way I like my baking. I know my family would love these!

    Reply
    • Kristine Underwood

      February 14, 2017 at 4:00 pm

      Me too Karen! I love the flavor so much. Thank you!

      Reply
  8. Lizzie

    February 14, 2017 at 3:13 pm

    I love shortbread, these look so moreish. I love cooking with nut butters as they add so much nutrition, I’m sure I’d love nut flours too. Do they taste nutty?

    Reply
    • Kristine Underwood

      February 14, 2017 at 4:01 pm

      Hi Lizzie! They’re not overly nutty, but there is hint of almond, which I have found I love! I love nut butters too!

      Reply
  9. Michelle Frank | Flipped-Out Food

    February 14, 2017 at 3:22 pm

    If I were any good at baking, I’d be in trouble—my husband even more so! I have been doing it more often, though, and looking for fun, kid-friendly recipes. These cookies look delicious AND healthy!

    Reply
    • Kristine Underwood

      February 14, 2017 at 4:02 pm

      LOL, that’s too funny Michelle! I definitely like to experiment with healthier recipes because I bake TOO OFTEN! ?

      Reply
  10. Suchi Modi

    February 14, 2017 at 3:48 pm

    Love it!! Super easy, healthy and delicious!!

    Reply
    • Kristine Underwood

      February 14, 2017 at 4:02 pm

      Thank you Suchi! 🙂

      Reply
  11. Agness of Run Agness Run

    February 15, 2017 at 6:10 am

    I must admit I have a sweet tooth, so this super healthy treat is perfect! Can’t wait to try it out, Kristine!

    Reply
    • Kristine

      February 15, 2017 at 6:27 am

      Me too Agness! Thank you so much, I hope you enjoy them! 🙂

      Reply
  12. Effie J. Sorg

    June 7, 2017 at 11:52 pm

    These cookies are absolutely GORGEOUS, Kristine! And gosh, you are getting

    me SO excited for spring! Sooo yeah, I’m gonna need like 10 of these cookies

    for breakfast right about now.

    Reply
  13. Brenda Paultre

    March 1, 2018 at 6:47 am

    These cookies (both the coconut and almond flour) sound yum-yum-yummy!! I am trying to eat low carb (keto) and wonder if you have the complete nutritional information to see how many carbs are in the cookies?
    ~Brenda

    Reply
    • Kristine

      March 19, 2018 at 11:09 am

      Thanks so much Brenda! I will get these posts updated, but for now you can find them both on my cookie only blog with the nutritional info at https://shebakescookies.com. Happy baking!

      Reply
  14. Edna

    January 23, 2019 at 9:45 am

    They just came out of the oven and as soon as they were cooled I ate half the recipe. These are beyond delicious. Going to make a great Valentines Day gift. Going to drizzle dark chocolate over them.

    Reply
    • Kristine

      January 24, 2019 at 3:27 pm

      Hi Edna! Thank you so much. I totally agree with you, they are delicious! I love the idea of drizzling them with chocolate, let me know how they come out!

      Reply
  15. D McCarl

    March 2, 2019 at 5:18 pm

    These were surprisingly delicious. I have a Type 1 diabetic child and I am always searching for low carb healthy treat options. Many almond flour cookies are dry and tasteless. These were soft and had a really well balanced taste. The dollop of jam added the perfect amount of sweet. My 12 year old loved these! Kid approved. Thanks for sharing.

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    • Kristine

      March 2, 2019 at 6:23 pm

      Hi there! Thank you so much – and yes, I agree with you on the surprisingly delicious part! In fact, I make these cookies all the time to keep in the freezer and then I just pull out one or two when a sweet craving strikes! They’re perfect. I think they’re even better now that they’re kid approved however. Thanks again for your sweet comment! xo

      Reply
  16. Deneishia Jacobpito

    July 17, 2019 at 11:49 am

    I made some chia cherry jam and used it for these cookies. I’ve never made any shortbread cookies before and your recipe was easy and DELICIOUS!!!! I usually have a hard time with almond flour. Thank you for teaching me how to make my new favorite treat!!!

    Reply

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