Almond Cookies

Great alone or with a fruit dessert. Store in an airtight container. To crisp, put in a low temperature oven for one or two minutes.

INGREDIENTS | SERVES 24 (about 72 cookies)
Carb Level: Low

  • Sugar substitute for baking equal to 7 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 egg whites, at room temperature
  • ½ cup finely ground blanched almonds
  • ⅓ cup cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon Cointreau
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  1. Preheat oven to 425°. Oil 2 17” × 14” baking sheets or line with parchment paper.

  2. In a large bowl, stir together the sugar substitute and egg whites until the whites are frothy and the sugar substitute is dissolved. Add the remaining ingredients and whisk until the batter is somewhat smooth.

  3. Place rounded teaspoon-sized dollops of dough on the prepared baking sheets, leaving a 1-inch space between each cookie.

  4. Bake in the oven for 5 to 6 minutes or until the edges turn golden. Remove from oven and transfer the cookies to a wire rack. Let cool completely.

Per serving:

Carbohydrate: 5g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 2g

Sweet Tooth

Adding sweet spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or cardamom will enhance the perception of sweetness in your desserts.

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