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Jam Filled Shortbread Cookies
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Jam Filled Shortbread Cookies

These shortbread cookies are comforting, super soft and filled with sugar free jam
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Author: Rena

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Almond Flour
  • 1/4 Cup Gluten-free Flour
  • 1 Scoop WHEY Protein Vanilla Flavor
  • 2 Tbsp Coconut Oil Melted
  • 1 Tbsp Honey
  • 1-2 Tbsp Water
  • 1/8 Tsp Salt
  • 1/4 Cup Sugar-Free Jam Flavor of choice

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, stir together the flours, protein, and salt. Add in the melted coconut oil, honey and 1 tablespoon of water. Stir until a dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add another tablespoon of water.
  • Wrap dough in plastic and place it in the freezer for 10 minutes.
  • In the meantime, preheat oven to 350F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Remove dough from the freezer and roll it out until it's about 1/8 inch thick. Use a glass to cut out round shapes and place them on the baking sheet. 
  • Repeat until you have used all the dough. The dough should make about 12 cookies. Take a small cookie cutter (I used a star shape) and cut out the center in half of the cookies.
  • Bake cookies for 7-8 minutes. Let cool before spreading jam on half of the cookies and topping with the cut out cookies. Let it cool and enjoy!

Notes

  • Remember this recipe will make 12 cookies, but each jam filled cookie requires two - so you end up with half a dozen.
  • If the dough is too dry, add another tablespoon of water.
  • Feel free to try different jams!
  • Make sure to use a preheated oven.
  • Be sure to line your baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • You can use any glass cup to cut out the round shapes
  • I used a star shape cutter for the center of the cookies, but you can use whatever shapes you like, or leave the cookies whole.
  • Save the center shapes and bake them for mini short breads.
  • Let the cookies cool before spreading jam on them.
  • Dust lightly with some powdered sugar for a lovely presentation and subtle sweetness.
  • I went for vanilla flavored whey protein powder as it doesn't overpower the cookie taste.
  • Your shortbread cookies should come out near white, not brown otherwise they will be too brittle. But do make sure the cookies are fully baked.

Nutrition

Calories: 73kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 24mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 0.6mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.5mg