These almond shortbread cookies are buttery, soft, and naturally gluten-free. They’re made with almond flour and real butter and topped with a festive holiday spice mix. It’s a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for the holiday baking season!
These almond flour shortbread cookies are my twist on a Christmas classic. They have that familiar buttery shortbread flavor that melts in your mouth, but they’re made with less sugar and just happen to be naturally gluten-free.
The recipe couldn’t be simpler, which is why I make it year after year. I stir everything together in one bowl, scoop the dough into evenly sized balls, roll them in powdered sugar, and bake until they’re just set. That’s it—no chilling, no rolling pins, no fuss.
I love packing these cookies into tins or boxes tied with ribbon and sharing them throughout the holidays. They’re perfect for cookie exchanges so I almost always double or triple the batch so we have extras on hand. They’re especially good dunked in hot chocolate or enjoyed with a warm cup of tea, and they’re always a hit with kids, too.
If you’re a big fan of shortbread cookies (like we are), also try our melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies , our Scottish shortbread cookies , and our gluten-free shortbread cookies !
Almond shortbread cookie variations
These almond flour shortbread cookies are perfect as-is, but you can easily add different flavors to mix it up. Here are a few of our favorite swaps or add-ins:
- Grate in some fresh orange or lemon zest.
- Swap the vanilla extract for almond extract for a more nutty flavor.
- Gently press a whole almond into the top for a decorative crunch!
- Toss in a handful of chopped dried cranberries .
- Add some fresh finely minced herbs like rosemary or thyme .
How long do almond shortbread cookies keep on the counter?
These cookies will keep their taste and texture for 3 days. Just be sure to store them in an airtight container.
Should I store these cookies in the fridge?
We don’t recommend storing them in the fridge because they may become soggy.
Can I freeze them?
Definitely! Store them in a sealed container or reusable silicone bag in your freezer for up to a month. That said, wait to roll them in powdered sugar until just before serving them. Thaw them at room temperature.
Can I make them without an electric mixer?
You can absolutely make this cookie dough with a fork or the back of a wooden spoon. It will just require a bit more elbow grease and take longer than an electric alternative.
Almond Shortbread Cookies Recipe
- Pin
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 ¼ cups almond flour
- ▢ ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ▢ ¼ cup butter (softened)
- ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ▢ ½ teaspoon Holiday Spice Mix (recipe below) ( plus a little extra to top the cookies)
- ▢ 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (to roll the cookies in)
Holiday Spice Mix
- ▢ 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ▢ 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or ground cinnamon)
- ▢ ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Make the Holiday Spice Mix by mixing the ingredients together in a small bowl. 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Add all the cookie ingredients to a large mixing bowl. (See notes.) Using electric beaters, mix until the dough sticks together. This will take about 6-7 minutes and will look dry and crumbly until the last second when it finally comes together. 1 ¼ cups almond flour, ¼ cup powdered sugar, ¼ cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, ½ teaspoon Holiday Spice Mix (recipe below)
- Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop the dough into 12 portions. Roll into balls then dip each ball in powdered sugar. 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Place the cookies onto the baking sheet. They don’t spread so you can place them quite close together. Bake for 10 minutes, until they have puffed up slightly. Let them cool completely then top them with a little extra holiday spice mix.
Notes
Nutrition
We have thoroughly tested this recipe for accuracy. However, individual results may vary. See our full recipe disclosure here .
Did you make this?
We love to see what you made! Tag @theendlessmeal or hashtag #theendlessmeal !
Favorite holiday cookies
For more holiday baking inspiration, make sure to check out all of our cookie recipes !
Christmas Monster Cookies
“Slice & Bake” White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
Sugar-Free Snowball Christmas Cookies
Cranberry Coconut Macaroons
Almond Shortbread Cookies Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cups almond flour
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ¼ cup butter , softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon Holiday Spice Mix (recipe below) , plus a little extra to top the cookies
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar , to roll the cookies in
Holiday Spice Mix
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice , or ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Make the Holiday Spice Mix by mixing the ingredients together in a small bowl. 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Add all the cookie ingredients to a large mixing bowl. (See notes.) Using electric beaters, mix until the dough sticks together. This will take about 6-7 minutes and will look dry and crumbly until the last second when it finally comes together. 1 ¼ cups almond flour, ¼ cup powdered sugar, ¼ cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, ½ teaspoon Holiday Spice Mix (recipe below)
- Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop the dough into 12 portions. Roll into balls then dip each ball in powdered sugar. 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Place the cookies onto the baking sheet. They don’t spread so you can place them quite close together. Bake for 10 minutes, until they have puffed up slightly. Let them cool completely then top them with a little extra holiday spice mix.
Notes
https://www.theendlessmeal.com/holiday-spiced-almond-shortbread-cookies/
These almond shortbread cookies are buttery, soft, and naturally gluten-free. They’re made with almond flour and real butter and topped with a festive holiday spice mix. It’s a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for the holiday baking season!
These almond flour shortbread cookies are my twist on a Christmas classic. They have that familiar buttery shortbread flavor that melts in your mouth, but they’re made with less sugar and just happen to be naturally gluten-free.
The recipe couldn’t be simpler, which is why I make it year after year. I stir everything together in one bowl, scoop the dough into evenly sized balls, roll them in powdered sugar, and bake until they’re just set. That’s it—no chilling, no rolling pins, no fuss.
I love packing these cookies into tins or boxes tied with ribbon and sharing them throughout the holidays. They’re perfect for cookie exchanges so I almost always double or triple the batch so we have extras on hand. They’re especially good dunked in hot chocolate or enjoyed with a warm cup of tea, and they’re always a hit with kids, too.
If you’re a big fan of shortbread cookies (like we are), also try our melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies , our Scottish shortbread cookies , and our gluten-free shortbread cookies !
Almond shortbread cookie variations
These almond flour shortbread cookies are perfect as-is, but you can easily add different flavors to mix it up. Here are a few of our favorite swaps or add-ins:
- Grate in some fresh orange or lemon zest.
- Swap the vanilla extract for almond extract for a more nutty flavor.
- Gently press a whole almond into the top for a decorative crunch!
- Toss in a handful of chopped dried cranberries .
- Add some fresh finely minced herbs like rosemary or thyme .
How long do almond shortbread cookies keep on the counter?
These cookies will keep their taste and texture for 3 days. Just be sure to store them in an airtight container.
Should I store these cookies in the fridge?
We don’t recommend storing them in the fridge because they may become soggy.
Can I freeze them?
Definitely! Store them in a sealed container or reusable silicone bag in your freezer for up to a month. That said, wait to roll them in powdered sugar until just before serving them. Thaw them at room temperature.
Can I make them without an electric mixer?
You can absolutely make this cookie dough with a fork or the back of a wooden spoon. It will just require a bit more elbow grease and take longer than an electric alternative.
Almond Shortbread Cookies Recipe
- Pin
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 ¼ cups almond flour
- ▢ ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ▢ ¼ cup butter (softened)
- ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ▢ ½ teaspoon Holiday Spice Mix (recipe below) ( plus a little extra to top the cookies)
- ▢ 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (to roll the cookies in)
Holiday Spice Mix
- ▢ 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ▢ 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or ground cinnamon)
- ▢ ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Make the Holiday Spice Mix by mixing the ingredients together in a small bowl. 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Add all the cookie ingredients to a large mixing bowl. (See notes.) Using electric beaters, mix until the dough sticks together. This will take about 6-7 minutes and will look dry and crumbly until the last second when it finally comes together. 1 ¼ cups almond flour, ¼ cup powdered sugar, ¼ cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, ½ teaspoon Holiday Spice Mix (recipe below)
- Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop the dough into 12 portions. Roll into balls then dip each ball in powdered sugar. 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Place the cookies onto the baking sheet. They don’t spread so you can place them quite close together. Bake for 10 minutes, until they have puffed up slightly. Let them cool completely then top them with a little extra holiday spice mix.
Notes
Nutrition
We have thoroughly tested this recipe for accuracy. However, individual results may vary. See our full recipe disclosure here .
Did you make this?
We love to see what you made! Tag @theendlessmeal or hashtag #theendlessmeal !
Favorite holiday cookies
For more holiday baking inspiration, make sure to check out all of our cookie recipes !
Christmas Monster Cookies
“Slice & Bake” White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
Sugar-Free Snowball Christmas Cookies
Cranberry Coconut Macaroons
These almond shortbread cookies are buttery, soft, and naturally gluten-free. They’re made with almond flour and real butter and topped with a festive holiday spice mix. It’s a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for the holiday baking season!
These almond flour shortbread cookies are my twist on a Christmas classic. They have that familiar buttery shortbread flavor that melts in your mouth, but they’re made with less sugar and just happen to be naturally gluten-free.
The recipe couldn’t be simpler, which is why I make it year after year. I stir everything together in one bowl, scoop the dough into evenly sized balls, roll them in powdered sugar, and bake until they’re just set. That’s it—no chilling, no rolling pins, no fuss.
I love packing these cookies into tins or boxes tied with ribbon and sharing them throughout the holidays. They’re perfect for cookie exchanges so I almost always double or triple the batch so we have extras on hand. They’re especially good dunked in hot chocolate or enjoyed with a warm cup of tea, and they’re always a hit with kids, too.
If you’re a big fan of shortbread cookies (like we are), also try our melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies , our Scottish shortbread cookies , and our gluten-free shortbread cookies !
Almond shortbread cookie variations
These almond flour shortbread cookies are perfect as-is, but you can easily add different flavors to mix it up. Here are a few of our favorite swaps or add-ins:
- Grate in some fresh orange or lemon zest.
- Swap the vanilla extract for almond extract for a more nutty flavor.
- Gently press a whole almond into the top for a decorative crunch!
- Toss in a handful of chopped dried cranberries .
- Add some fresh finely minced herbs like rosemary or thyme .
How long do almond shortbread cookies keep on the counter?
These cookies will keep their taste and texture for 3 days. Just be sure to store them in an airtight container.
Should I store these cookies in the fridge?
We don’t recommend storing them in the fridge because they may become soggy.
Can I freeze them?
Definitely! Store them in a sealed container or reusable silicone bag in your freezer for up to a month. That said, wait to roll them in powdered sugar until just before serving them. Thaw them at room temperature.
Can I make them without an electric mixer?
You can absolutely make this cookie dough with a fork or the back of a wooden spoon. It will just require a bit more elbow grease and take longer than an electric alternative.
Almond Shortbread Cookies Recipe
- Pin
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 ¼ cups almond flour
- ▢ ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ▢ ¼ cup butter (softened)
- ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ▢ ½ teaspoon Holiday Spice Mix (recipe below) ( plus a little extra to top the cookies)
- ▢ 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (to roll the cookies in)
Holiday Spice Mix
- ▢ 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ▢ 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or ground cinnamon)
- ▢ ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Make the Holiday Spice Mix by mixing the ingredients together in a small bowl. 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Add all the cookie ingredients to a large mixing bowl. (See notes.) Using electric beaters, mix until the dough sticks together. This will take about 6-7 minutes and will look dry and crumbly until the last second when it finally comes together. 1 ¼ cups almond flour, ¼ cup powdered sugar, ¼ cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, ½ teaspoon Holiday Spice Mix (recipe below)
- Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop the dough into 12 portions. Roll into balls then dip each ball in powdered sugar. 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Place the cookies onto the baking sheet. They don’t spread so you can place them quite close together. Bake for 10 minutes, until they have puffed up slightly. Let them cool completely then top them with a little extra holiday spice mix.
Notes
Nutrition
We have thoroughly tested this recipe for accuracy. However, individual results may vary. See our full recipe disclosure here .
Did you make this?
We love to see what you made! Tag @theendlessmeal or hashtag #theendlessmeal !
Favorite holiday cookies
For more holiday baking inspiration, make sure to check out all of our cookie recipes !
Christmas Monster Cookies
“Slice & Bake” White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
Sugar-Free Snowball Christmas Cookies
Cranberry Coconut Macaroons
These almond shortbread cookies are buttery, soft, and naturally gluten-free. They’re made with almond flour and real butter and topped with a festive holiday spice mix. It’s a quick and easy recipe that’s perfect for the holiday baking season!
These almond flour shortbread cookies are my twist on a Christmas classic. They have that familiar buttery shortbread flavor that melts in your mouth, but they’re made with less sugar and just happen to be naturally gluten-free.
The recipe couldn’t be simpler, which is why I make it year after year. I stir everything together in one bowl, scoop the dough into evenly sized balls, roll them in powdered sugar, and bake until they’re just set. That’s it—no chilling, no rolling pins, no fuss.
I love packing these cookies into tins or boxes tied with ribbon and sharing them throughout the holidays. They’re perfect for cookie exchanges so I almost always double or triple the batch so we have extras on hand. They’re especially good dunked in hot chocolate or enjoyed with a warm cup of tea, and they’re always a hit with kids, too.
If you’re a big fan of shortbread cookies (like we are), also try our melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies , our Scottish shortbread cookies , and our gluten-free shortbread cookies !
Almond shortbread cookie variations
These almond flour shortbread cookies are perfect as-is, but you can easily add different flavors to mix it up. Here are a few of our favorite swaps or add-ins:
- Grate in some fresh orange or lemon zest.
- Swap the vanilla extract for almond extract for a more nutty flavor.
- Gently press a whole almond into the top for a decorative crunch!
- Toss in a handful of chopped dried cranberries .
- Add some fresh finely minced herbs like rosemary or thyme .
How long do almond shortbread cookies keep on the counter?
These cookies will keep their taste and texture for 3 days. Just be sure to store them in an airtight container.
Should I store these cookies in the fridge?
We don’t recommend storing them in the fridge because they may become soggy.
Can I freeze them?
Definitely! Store them in a sealed container or reusable silicone bag in your freezer for up to a month. That said, wait to roll them in powdered sugar until just before serving them. Thaw them at room temperature.
Can I make them without an electric mixer?
You can absolutely make this cookie dough with a fork or the back of a wooden spoon. It will just require a bit more elbow grease and take longer than an electric alternative.
Almond Shortbread Cookies Recipe
- Pin
Ingredients
- ▢ 1 ¼ cups almond flour
- ▢ ¼ cup powdered sugar
- ▢ ¼ cup butter (softened)
- ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ▢ ½ teaspoon Holiday Spice Mix (recipe below) ( plus a little extra to top the cookies)
- ▢ 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (to roll the cookies in)
Holiday Spice Mix
- ▢ 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ▢ 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or ground cinnamon)
- ▢ ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Make the Holiday Spice Mix by mixing the ingredients together in a small bowl. 1 tablespoon granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, ½ teaspoon sea salt
- Add all the cookie ingredients to a large mixing bowl. (See notes.) Using electric beaters, mix until the dough sticks together. This will take about 6-7 minutes and will look dry and crumbly until the last second when it finally comes together. 1 ¼ cups almond flour, ¼ cup powdered sugar, ¼ cup butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, ½ teaspoon Holiday Spice Mix (recipe below)
- Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop the dough into 12 portions. Roll into balls then dip each ball in powdered sugar. 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- Place the cookies onto the baking sheet. They don’t spread so you can place them quite close together. Bake for 10 minutes, until they have puffed up slightly. Let them cool completely then top them with a little extra holiday spice mix.
Notes
Nutrition
We have thoroughly tested this recipe for accuracy. However, individual results may vary. See our full recipe disclosure here .
Did you make this?
We love to see what you made! Tag @theendlessmeal or hashtag #theendlessmeal !
Favorite holiday cookies
For more holiday baking inspiration, make sure to check out all of our cookie recipes !
