AIP Shortbread Cookies
These allergen friendly shortbread cookies are as close to the real thing as you will get! They are gluten-free, egg-free, dairy-free and free of refined sugars, making them Paleo and AIP friendly.
Equipment
- measuring cups and spoons
- large mixing bowl
- cookie sheet
- parchment paper
Ingredients
- ¾ cup cassava flour
- ⅓ cup arrowroot flour
- ¼ cups tigernut flour
- 1 tablespoon gelatin
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup coconut oil (melted)
- 4 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° (175°C). Line your baking sheet with some parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl measure out the cassava flour, tapioca flour, tigernut flour, salt, baking soda and gelatin. Gently mix them all together.
- Melt your coconut oil. I do this in a cup in the microwave, for short bursts.
- Have all your liquids ready and then add the vanilla, maple syrup and coconut oil to the dry ingredients.
- With your hands, you will get them dirty in any case, mix the dough until it is well combined and holds together. It should still be fairly dry and if pressed fall apart, but you must be able to roll little balls with it. If it is too dry, add some water, teaspoon by teaspoon.
- Place on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 7-9 minutes. If you make your cookies larger, you might want to increase the time by a few minutes. They do change colour ever so slightly, but I can’t say they will turn golden.
- Make small balls, approximately 2 teaspoons of dough each. You can either squish the balls between the palms of your hands or place them on the baking sheet and squish them with the bottom of a glass. I usually put a piece of parchment paper between the ball and the glass so they don’t stick to the glass. You want to aim for approximately ⅜ inches or 10mm thick.
- Once they are ready, remove the baking tray from the oven and place on a cooling rack to cool. Let the cookies cool for at least 5-10 minutes to let them set. Otherwise they will just crumble between your fingers.
- Make your favorite hot drink, sit back and enjoy these little delicious shortbread cookies. Maybe hide them from the rest of your family, as they too will want their share.
Notes
Baking Note: The cookies don't brown, instead they will become whiter as they bake. If you are not sure if they are done, jsut add another minute. If your cookies are bigger and thicker, add another minute or two.