Low Carb Almond Crescent Cookies - Gluten Free

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 tsp Almond extract
  • 2 cups Almond flour
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar substitute
  • 1 pinch Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/3 cup Almonds

• Dairy

  • 1 stick Butter, salted

Found on ibreatheimhungry.com

Description

Ingredients

• 1 stick salted butter, softened (1/2 cup)
• pinch of kosher salt
• ¾ cup granulated sugar substitute (IBIH recommends)
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp almond extract
• 2 cups almond flour (IBIH recommends)
• ⅓ cup sliced almonds

Directions

• Beat the butter, salt, and sweetener until fluffy. Add the vanilla and almond extracts and blend well.
• Add the almond flour and beat until just blended to a stiff dough.
• Divide the dough into 12 balls.
• Roll each ball into a 3 inch log.
• Spread the sliced almonds onto a clean surface and crush slightly into smaller pieces with the heel of your hand.
• 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)
• 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.

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