Ok, ok. I’ll admit it. I didn’t really make these for Cody. Or anyone, for that matter. I made these for myself! And have been eating them all week long 😁 However, I did end up giving most of these gluten free shortbread cookies to my sister in law and Cody after all. Mostly because I knew I would eat them ALL by the end of the week I love them sooooo much!
Also, they were too cute to NOT give away! I’m truly a sucker for anything colorful and pretty. These little guys were originally just going to be simple, red hearts using these Mini Valentine’s Day Heart Cookie Cutters. But then I got waaaaayyy carried away when I found the most adorable Mini Alphabet Cookie Cutters EVER in my cake crafting box. Yes, I have a cake crafting box from my cake making days! I used to love spending days (that’s right, days!) making wedding cakes, birthday cakes, using fondant, getting crazy with sprinkles, and all that jazz. I think that’s why these colorful cookies make me so happy! I love making creative and fun desserts!
Not to worry, though, friends! These Mini Valentine’s Day Gluten Free Shortbread Cookies are made with these all-natural, vegetable dyes. I first introduced these dyes in my Gluten Free Funfetti Cupcakes recipe, and have totally fallen in love with them! It’s so great to be able to make fun, bright, and colorful desserts and not have to worry about chemicals and yucky stuff!
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So anyway, between the cookie cutters and vegetable dye, I ended up with 50+ mini cookies! Oh and the flour? Let’s just talk about this flour for a second. For this recipe I used Anthony’s Goods Almond Flour. As soon as I opened the new bag of almond flour, the sweet smell of freshly ground almonds filled the kitchen! The sweet and light taste of this almond flour adds so much to these gluten free shortbread cookies!
As you’re making these, have fun with them and get creative! And of course, you absolutely must let me know when you make them 🙂 I love seeing your #JarOfLemons creations!
Mini Valentine's Day Gluten Free Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients
Cookies:
- 2 Tbsp organic (grass-fed butter)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- 3 Tbsp coconut sugar
- 3 packets stevia
- 3.5 cups Anthony's Goods Almond Flour
- pinch of salt
Icing:
- Recipe from Candy Cane Sugar Cookies Post
Instructions
Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine all of the cookie ingredients (adding in the almond flour last).
- Mix thoroughly, then lay the dough flat on a sheet of parchment paper.
- Using a spatula, flatten the dough to a thin later. Cut out the desired shapes and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes. Because the cookies are so thin, make sure to keep them from browning! The cookies are done when they are hard on the outside. This recipe makes 50 or more delicious cookies!
Icing:
- Create the recipe listed in the ingredients above (making sure to crush the macadamia nuts REALLY well, until the icing is totally smooth), or make an easy royal icing by mixing a small amount of organic powdered sugar and almond milk together.
Nutrition
jules m. says:
i will spend it on groceries, bath stuff, yarn and baby stuff for my new niece juliana!!
Carol Borchardt says:
These are absolutely adorable! They remind me of those cut little conversation hearts!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Carol! 🙂
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says:
These are absolutely adorable! I’ll be featuring this at Savoring Saturdays lilnky party tomorrow. Hope you’ll come back and join us.
Christine McMichael replied:
Thanks, Emily! 🙂 YAY! That’s so awesome. Thank you for the feature!!!
Raia says:
Those are soooo cute. My kiddos would love them! 🙂 Thank you for sharing them at Savoring Saturdays!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Raia! They are totally kid friendly and so fun to decorate! 🙂
Heather Hollands says:
I would fix my car engine. Romantic, I know.
Christine McMichael replied:
Haha! That’s awesome, Heather 🙂
Lindsay @ Veggie Balance says:
Oh my worddddd – I have not had shortbread since going gluten-free 2 YEARS AGO!! Uhhh this is being added to my very long list of things to make soon. 😉
Christine McMichael replied:
Aw! Lindsay, that’s so sad! I guess I haven’t in awhile either since eating healthy, so I understand. Haha I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Maribel F says:
Diapers and lots of things for my kids like shoes .
Kimberly B says:
If I won I’d use it to buy my hubby something for our anniversary. I’m going to make these cookies for my grandchildren.
Christine McMichael replied:
That sounds like a great way to use the card! I hope you enjoy the recipe!
jacquie says:
I have never had almond flour shortbread and would love to try it.
Christine McMichael replied:
Hi, Jacquie! I hope you enjoy the recipe!
Alicia Hewitt says:
I would share with my family!
Bethany says:
These cookies are beautiful!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Bethany! 🙂
Melissa K. says:
I would use it to buy vegan cookbooks!
Melissa says:
Really enjoy your blog! I’m going to make these for my niece and thanks for the giveaway. I would love to get all the jewelry making supplies I’ve ever wanted with that gift card!!!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you so much, Melissa! You will have to let me know how it goes 🙂 Enjoy the recipe! And that sounds like a great plan for that gift card!
Sam | Ahead of Thyme says:
I love shortbread but have never tried gluten-free! Thanks for sharing!
Christine McMichael replied:
Me too, it’s the best! Thank you, Sam!
Katie says:
Love that they’re gluten free! So cute , Christine!
Christine McMichael replied:
Thank you, Katie! 🙂