Flourless Sugar-Free Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1//2 cup + 2 T Golden Monkfruit sweetener
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 3 T dark cocoa powder
• 2 1/2 cups blanched almond flour

Directions

1. Set the butter in a plastic bowl and leave it on the counter to soften before you begin. Heat the oven to 300F/150C, and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper sheets.
2. Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the softened butter with the Golden Monkfruit Sweetener or the sweeteners you prefer, plus the salt and vanilla. Add the cocoa powder and almond flour, and keep mixing until the dough is evenly combined.
3. Portion the dough with a metal tablespoon measuring spoon, then roll it between your hands to form 20 balls. Flatten the balls with a fork, pressing them so the cookies end up an even size.
4. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the cookies feel lightly firm when you press them with a finger. They will still be somewhat soft until they cool.
5. Leave the cookies on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then move the parchment paper onto a cooling rack and let them continue cooling, for about 30 minutes total cooling time.