Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies



Chocolate chip cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, with some chocolate chips scattered around.

If you’re looking for a melt-in-your-mouth cookies, look no further. These Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip Shortbread cookies have a buttery texture! Made with almond flour and monk fruit sweetener for a naturally gluten free dessert recipe!

A plate of chocolate chip cookies stacked on top of each other on a white wooden surface.

Aimee’s Recipe Notes

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There was a time when I thought sugar-free baking meant giving up everything I loved about dessert. Especially that rich, buttery shortbread texture.

But after testing sugar-free recipes for years, I’ve learned it’s possible. My cookies are also naturally gluten free too!

I used a combination of my classic shortbread cookie recipe with my sugar-free shortbread recipe to create these rich chocolate chip cookies!

I hope you love them too! Xo,

Here’s What You’ll Need

Baking ingredients labeled: powdered monk fruit, butter, almond flour, vanilla extract, chocolate chips, and salt.
  • Unsalted Butter- use real butter (not margarine) for best flavor and texture in shortbread.
  • Almond Flour- this adds a nutty flavor. Some people don’t like the texture, you could use all-purpose flour or King Arthur Measure for Measure Gluten free flour if you prefer (same amounts).
  • Powdered Monk Fruit Sweetener- I use Besti monk fruit from Amazon. You can swap out the monk fruit for Stevia if you prefer.
  • Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips- Lily’s brand is sugar free (and tastes delicious).

How to Make Chocolate Chip Shortbread (Sugar-Free)

A bowl of chocolate chip cookie dough and a baking tray with six unbaked cookies on parchment paper.
  • These cookies are soft right out of the oven. Don’t panic, they firm up as they cool, so let them cool completely.
  • For best results, use a cookie scoop to portion the dough. This allows consistent baking.
  • Variations- use almond extract instead of vanilla for a nutty twist. Sprinkle with flaky seat salt for a delicious finish.
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Sugar Free Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies Recipe

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If you're looking for a melt-in-your-mouth cookies, look no further. These Sugar-Free Chocolate Chip Shortbread cookies have a buttery texture! Made with almond flour and monk fruit sweetener for a naturally gluten free dessert recipe!
Course sugar free desserts
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate chip shortbread, sugar free, sugar free cookie
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings 16 cookies
Calories 170kcal
Author Aimee Shugarman

Ingredients

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup powdered monk fruit sweetener
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup Lily's sugar free chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degree F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and set it aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter with powdered monk fruit sweetener until combined. Add in almond flour, salt, and vanilla extract.
  • Fold in sugar-free chocolate chips.
  • Using a 2 Tablespoon cookie scoop and drop dough on prepared baking sheet. Flatten the top of the cookie slightly with the palm of your hand (to about 1/4-inch thickness).
  • Bake cookies for 11-13 minutes, just until lightly browned on the edges. Remove from the oven. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for several minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container for up to one week at room temperature.
  • Cookies will be soft initially. Allow them to cool completely to firm up to a melt-in-your-mouth shortbread texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 2mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 177IU | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg
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