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Keto Almond "Sugar" Cookies

This is an amazing Keto treat that will last over several days. These sugar cookies have an almond flavor that is divine!
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Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 27 minutes
Course Dessert

Equipment

  • 1 measuring cup
  • Measuring spoons
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Plastic wrap
  • 1 baking sheet
  • 1 flat-bottomed glass

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups butter flavor shortening
  • 1 cup Swerve granular
  • 1 cup Swerve brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp. almond extract
  • 4 cups =almond flour
  • 2 tsp. baking soda
  • 2 tsp. cream of tartar
  • Additional Swerve granular

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream together the shortening and Swerve granular.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
  • Beat in the vanilla and almond extracts.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the almond flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture.
  • Divide the dough into two large balls and wrap in plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator to chill for at least one hour.
  • Remove the dough from the refrigerator, roll about a teaspoonful into balls and place on an ungreased baking sheet about 2"apart. Flatten the balls with the bottom of a glass that has been dusted inSwerve granular.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.