Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies

This kosher for Passover Almond Flour Shortbread Shortbread Cookies recipe is a great end to any chometz-free meal. They are buttery, sweet, and crunchy. This kosher for Passover dessert is ready in 3 simple steps and only uses 4 ingredients! Make it dairy, or make it pareve and dairy free with our suggested substitutions.

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Passover would not be complete without an array of amazing desserts. We love to serve our Matzo Pudding, Gluten Free Cheesecake, and Matzo Toffee but sometimes we crave the simpler gluten free baking recipes. Gluten Free Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies are perfect for those afternoons when you just want a simple dessert with a cup of tea or coffee.

At the heart of many traditional kitchens lies a desire to return to simplicity—baking with intention, sourcing thoughtfully, and savoring each ingredient. That’s the spirit behind many of the creations coming out of a homestead kitchen, where baked goods are more than just treats; they’re reflections of care and craft. Whether it’s a rustic fruit galette or a hearty seeded loaf, these recipes often rely on ingredients that align with the values of wholesome living. In many homestead kitchens, using organic food isn’t just a trend—it’s a way of preserving tradition while respecting the land.

Baked goods made in this way often carry a depth of flavor that’s hard to replicate in commercial settings. From the nutty aroma of almond flour to the rich texture of naturally sourced butter or plant-based alternatives, each element tells a story of where it came from. When desserts like almond shortbread are made in a setting where the eggs came from your own hens and the sweetener was chosen with care, the result isn’t just a cookie—it’s a bite of something slower, simpler, and deeply satisfying.

Ingredients in Gluten Free Almond Flour Shortbread recipe

This recipe is really easy to make. 4 ingredients, a little time in the oven, and you have delicious Gluten Free Passover Cookies!

• Almond flour is a staple gluten free flour that is a great substitute for whole wheat flour. The almond flour has a nice natural nutty flavor that compliments the cookie very nicely.
• Powdered sugar provides the sweetness for the Passover Cookie.
• Butter holds it all together and has a smooth and creamy flavor. You can also use plant based butter if you want to make the recipe non-dairy. I like to use regular butter but you can also use unsalted butter.
• Vanilla extract is optional but we like the depth of flavor it gives this recipe.

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How to make the best Almond Flour Gluten Free Shortbread Cookies step by step

Step 1 - Cream the butter and make the Almond Flour Cookies batter.

Let the butter come to room temperature. Using a stand mixer, cream the butter on low setting until it is nice and fluffy.

Add the vanilla extract and then the dry ingredients: powdered sugar and almond flour. Mix on low speed until fully incorporated.

Step 2 - Prepare to bake

Put the cookie batter onto a piece of plastic wrap and wrap it up into a cylinder. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Cut ¼ inch thick discs of cookie dough off of the end of the chilled dough and place each onto a prepared 9x13 baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 3 - Bake the Almond Flour Shortbread Cookie

Bake at 350ºF for 10 minutes total time on the bottom rack. Let cool before taking that first buttery sweet bite. You do not need a wire rack to cool the cookies, just get them off of the baking sheet and they should cool within 5 minutes.

Recipe Substitutions for Almond Flour Passover Shortbread Cookies

We love this Gluten Free Cookie recipe because it doesn't have that many ingredients. This means that there are not a lot of substitution options but you can try:

• Plant based butter - make the recipe dairy free by using plant butter instead of dairy butter. Make sure to use the plant based butter sticks and not the stuff in the tub or the recipe won't set properly.
• Leave out the vanilla extract - some people don't like the taste of vanilla (they are few and far between but I have met them) so you can leave it out. You can also substitute Passover rum for the vanilla extract for a subtly different taste.

Equipment used in this Almond Flour Shortbread Cookie Recipe

• A stand mixer works best for creaming the butter but it is not the only way to do it. You can also use a hand electric mixer.
• 9x13 baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

How to store Passover Almond Shortbread Cookies

The high butter content means that you will want to eat these cookies quickly. If you are leaving them out on the counter, don't let them sit for more than 7 days.

If you are planning on making these cookies in advance and thawing them later you are in luck. Gluten Free Shortbread Cookes freeze very well. Just place them into an airtight plastic bag, seal, and freeze for up to 6 months.

Top recipe tip for making Gluten-Free Almond Flour Shortbread Cookies for Passover

Don't over bake. This recipe relies on the rich flavor of the butter and sugar which gets bitter if it bakes for too long.

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