Scottish Shortbread, Gluten-Free

Scottish Shortbread, Gluten-Free

This is a variation of the traditional shortbread recipe to make it gluten-free.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
27 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
42 mins
Yield:
20 cookies
Servings:
10

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups almond flour
  • 1 cup brown rice flour
  • ½ cup sorghum flour
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon ground allspice
  • ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
Place almond flour, brown rice flour, sorghum flour, sugar, cinnamon, allspice, cardamom, ginger, and salt together in a large resealable bag; seal and shake well to combine.

Step 3
Mix butter and flour mixture together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until well combined.

Step 4
Roll dough into walnut-size balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets; flatten balls slightly.

Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 27 minutes. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Cook’s Note:

Dough can also be pressed it into an 8-inch square pan, then cut it into squares (about 1-inch x2-inch) after baking.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

387
Calories
28g
Fat
30g
Carbs
6g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 387
% Daily Value *
Total Fat28g 36%
Saturated Fat13g 63%
Cholesterol49mg 16%
Sodium91mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate30g 11%
Dietary Fiber4g 13%
Total Sugars11g
Protein6g
Vitamin C0mg 1%
Calcium13mg 1%
Iron1mg 8%
Potassium52mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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