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Low-carb almond cookies

You can make these low-carb almond cookies in just 15 minutes. They are not only low-carb but low-sugar, gluten-free and dairy-free too! Perfect for various diets. The cookies go really well with a cup of coffee or tea and ideal for picnics & snacks. Also, they make a good base for cheesecakes, trifles and other desserts. You can make them vegan too, by using flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed mixed with 3 tbsp warm water).
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups ground almonds
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ⅓ cup Stevia or 2 tbsp honey or agave syrup
  • ½ tsp vanilla essence
  • 1 egg whisked
  • 1 handful almond flakes
  • 1 tsp baking powder

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 165 C degrees.
  2. Mix the dry and wet ingredients in a separate bowls, then gently combine them.
  3. Shape the dough into equal sized balls (about 16) then place them on a baking sheet, lined with baking paper. Press the tops slightly with the base of a spoon.
  4. Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned, then transfer them onto a write rack to cool.