Keto Coconut Lime Shortbread Cookies (Print Version)
Delicate keto-friendly treats featuring tropical coconut and bright lime essence. Ready in 30 minutes.
# List of Ingredients:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 1/2 cups almond flour
02 - 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
03 - 1/4 cup coconut flour
04 - 1/2 cup powdered erythritol or monk fruit sweetener
05 - 1/4 tsp sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
06 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 large egg
08 - Zest of 2 limes
09 - 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
10 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
# Step-by-step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, shredded coconut, coconut flour, erythritol, and sea salt until evenly blended.
03 - In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
04 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until a cohesive dough forms.
05 - Roll tablespoon-sized portions of dough into balls and place on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball gently with your palm or the bottom of a glass to about 1/2-inch thickness.
06 - Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
07 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
# Expert Advice:
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- You get that authentic shortbread texture, rich and buttery with a tender crumb that literally dissolves on your tongue
- The tropical lime and coconut combination tricks your brain into thinking youre eating something much more decadent than 1.5 net carbs
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- Overworking the dough can make these cookies tough, so once the flour is incorporated, stop mixing immediately
- These cookies might look slightly underbaked when you take them out, but they continue cooking on the hot baking sheet and firm up beautifully as they cool
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- Chill the dough for 15 minutes before shaping if your kitchen is particularly warm, this prevents the cookies from spreading too thin
- Use a microplane for the lime zest, it gives you perfectly fine zest without any bitter pith