The Easiest Gluten-free Shortbread Cookies made with 3 key ingredients and drizzled with some dark chocolate on top. Such a delicious and simple grain-free cookie recipe to make.

Welcome welcome my delicious gluten-free shortbread cookie recipe!

This has been one of the most requested cookie recipes to make on the blog. And what better time than the holidays then to share this new dessert idea. I never really thought I would love shortbread cookies as much as I love these. But guys – these are absolutely insanely good. Drizzled with a little chocolate on top and they are amazing!!

The cookies have an extra crisp and crunch to them too just like shortbread cookies do. Dip them in some milk, enjoy them plain, sandwich them in some nut butter and enjoy my friends!

These are the ultimate cookie recipe to make for the holidays and serve for your family, santa or let’s be real – I make them even for myself obviously!

If you guys love this recipe as much as I do, let us know in the comments below!

The Easiest Gluten-free Shortbread Cookies made with 3 key ingredients and drizzled with some dark chocolate on top. Such a delicious and simple cookie recipe to make.

What ingredients you need to make these gluten-free shortbread cookies:

  • Softened grass-fed butter – or sub vegan butter
  • Honey or maples syrup – either works!
  • Almond flour – I haven’t tested another sub yet
  • Optional: vanilla extract and melted dark chocolate for drizzling

How to bake these healthier shortbread cookies:

  1. Cream together the butter and maple syrup (and extract if using)
  2. Add in the almond flour and mix until smooth
  3. Add the dough to the fridge for 30 minutes to chill a bit
  4. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  5. Roll out into large rectangle and shape in 12 cookies
  6. Bake cookies for 11 minutes, watching closely to ensure they don’t burn
  7. Allow the cookies to cool for a few then drizzle chocolate on top and enjoy!

A few of my other favorite healthier cookie recipes:

The BEST Gluten-free Cookies + Cream Cookies

Paleo Chocolate Chip Brownie Cookies

Gluten-free Chocolate Chip Olive Oil Cookies

Healthy Copycat Thin Mint Cookies (paleo)

The Easiest Gluten-free Shortbread Cookies made with 3 key ingredients and drizzled with some dark chocolate on top. Such a delicious and simple cookie recipe to make.

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The Easiest Gluten-free Shortbread Cookies made with 3 key ingredients and drizzled with some dark chocolate on top. Such a delicious and simple cookie recipe to make.

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins

Yield: 12 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons softened grass-fed butter (or sub vegan butter)
  • 3 tablespoons honey or maples syrup
  • 1 1/4 cup almond flour
  • Optional: 1 tsp vanilla extract and melted dark chocolate for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Cream together the butter and maple syrup (and extract if using)
  2. Add in the almond flour and mix until smooth
  3. Add the dough to the fridge for 30 minutes to chill a bit
  4. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  5. Roll out into large rectangle and shape in 12 cookies
  6. Bake cookies for 11 minutes, watching closely to ensure they don’t burn
  7. Allow the cookies to cool for a few then drizzle chocolate on top and enjoy!

Notes

*Store leftovers in airtight container for 3 days or fridge for 5 days. This recipe also freezes really well!

  • Author: Rachel