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Make-Ahead 3-Ingredient Paleo Shortbread

This Paleo Shortbread is SO EASY! With just three ingredients, enjoy buttery, melt-in-your-mouth cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Paleo

Ingredients
  

  • 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
  • 2 tsp lemon zest or orange zest

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the superfine almond flour, melted coconut oil, and pure maple syrup. Add a pinch of sea salt, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and your choice of lemon or orange zest. Mix thoroughly until a dough forms.
  3. Transfer the dough onto a piece of parchment paper. Shape it into a rectangular log, about 1 inch thick. Wrap the log tightly in the parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  4. Once chilled, remove the dough from the refrigerator and unwrap it. Slice the log into 1/2-inch thick pieces and arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown, then cool on a wire rack.

Notes

  • For a different flavor, substitute almond flour with hazelnut flour.
  • Store baked cookies in an airtight container for up to one week.
  • Freeze the dough logs and bake directly from the freezer on demand.