Low Carb Almond Crescent Cookies - Gluten Free

Low Carb Almond Crescent Cookies - Gluten Free

from ibreatheimhungry.com
12 servings

Nobody will believe that these amazing keto almond crescent cookies are low carb, egg free, and gluten free! I won't tell if you don't! Shhhh....

Ingredients

  • 1 stick salted butter, softened (1/2 cup)
  • pinch of kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup granulated erythritol sweetener (IBIH recommends)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 2 cups superfine almond flour (IBIH recommends)
  • 1/3 cup sliced almonds

Directions

  1. 1

    Beat the butter, salt, and sweetener until fluffy. Add the vanilla and almond extracts and blend well.

  2. 2

    Add the almond flour and beat until just blended to a stiff dough.

  3. 3

    Divide the dough into 12 balls.

  4. 4

    Roll each ball into a 3 inch log.

  5. 5

    Spread the sliced almonds onto a clean surface and crush slightly into smaller pieces with the heel of your hand.

  6. 6

    Roll the logs in the almond pieces and then bend the two ends in and pinch slightly to create a crescent shape. (see photo above)

  7. 7

    Place the almond crescents on a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake in a preheated 350 degree (F) oven for 15 minutes. Remove and cool before serving.