Rich, buttery vanilla and almond-scented cookies with only 104 calories and 1 gram of sugar per 3-cookie serving.
Ingredients
4 tablespoons unsalted grass-fed butter, slightly softened (See Note)
3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon powdered stevia, which is equivalent to about 2 packets (see Note)
1/16 teaspoon fine salt
1 cup (115 g) almond meal
15 thin almond slices, for topping (optional)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350F; line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat liner.
Beat together the butter, vanilla, stevia, and salt in a medium bowl until smooth. Stir in the almond meal.
Scoop the dough out and roll into 2 teaspoon-sized balls. Arrange the balls on the prepared baking sheet about 1 to 2 inches apart, and use the palm of your hand to slightly flatten each ball. If desired, lightly press 1 thin almond slice into the top of each cookie.
Bake until the cookies are a very light golden color on the bottom, but are still sandy colored on top, about 11 to 13 minutes, rotating the tray once.
Cool completely on the tray before removing; store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.
Notes
Stevia: Here is a guideline on how sweet 1 packet of stevia is: the amount of stevia in 1 packet measures 1/2 teaspoon, which is about as sweet as 2 to 3 teaspoons of regular sugar.
Vegan Option: For a vegan version, use coconut oil instead of butter.