Sugar Free Shortbread Cookies

Sugar Free Shortbread Cookies

lower carb shortbread recipe

Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 23m
Cook Time: 12m
Total Time: 35m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 30
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

317
сalories
9,8g
fat
49,4g
carbohydrates
6,8g
protein
24mg
cholesterol
105mg
sodium
Sugar Free Shortbread Cookies

Recipe Description

This Sugar Free Shortbread Cookies recipe is so delicious. I use a sugar alternative instead of sugar which makes them lower carb than traditional shortbread. From now on, don’t miss out on your favorite cookies just because you’re cutting down on sugar!

To make this sugar free shortbread, start by making cooking dough. Chill the dough in the refrigerator before rolling out and cutting out the cookies. Bake in the oven until golden around the edges. Leave to cool before drizzling with melted chocolate. Enjoy with hot chocolate or a glass of milk. 

To make Sugar Free Shortbread Cookies, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Sugar Free Shortbread Cookies

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat oven and prepare baking sheet

    5 min
    Step 1 - Sugar Free Shortbread Cookies

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F and line 1-2 baking sheets with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    Cream butter and sugar substitute

    2 min
    Step 2 - Sugar Free Shortbread Cookies

    In a large mixing bowl, cream together 3 sticks of butter and 1 cup of sugar alternative until fluffy.

  3. 3

    Add vanilla

    1 min
    Step 3 - Sugar Free Shortbread Cookies

    Beat in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.

  4. 4

    Add dry ingredients

    2 min
    Step 4 - Sugar Free Shortbread Cookies

    Stir in 3½ cups of all-purpose flour and ½ a teaspoon of salt (if using).

  5. 5

    Chill dough

    10 min
    Step 5 - Sugar Free Shortbread Cookies

    Wrap the rolled dough in plastic and chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Roll out dough

    2 min
    Step 6 - Sugar Free Shortbread Cookies

    Roll the dough out.

  7. 7

    Cut out cookies

    3 min
    Step 7 - Sugar Free Shortbread CookiesStep 7 - Sugar Free Shortbread Cookies

    Using a cookie cutter, cut out shortbread cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets.

  8. 8

    Bake

    12 min
    Step 8 - Sugar Free Shortbread Cookies

    Bake for 12-15 minutes in the preheated oven until the edges begin to brown.

  9. 9

    Cool

    5 min
    Step 9 - Sugar Free Shortbread Cookies

    Leave the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for at least 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

  10. 10

    Top

    2 min
    Step 10 - Sugar Free Shortbread Cookies

    Drizzle melted chocolate over the tops.

  11. 11

    Serve

    Step 11 - Sugar Free Shortbread Cookies

    Enjoy with hot chocolate or a glass of milk.

These Sugar Free Shortbread Cookies are super easy to make and they taste delicious. If you try making this recipe, don’t forget to tag #CookMeRecipes in your instagram pics!

About the author

Jelena Mardere

Jelena is an interior designer and young mom! As a busy working mom, her time is precious so she’s always looking for a quick and efficient way to get things done. Jelena is very creative, but has a strong practical side. She loves trying new things and travels a lot, especially around Europe. The kitchen is Jelena’s safe space, where she can let her creative side out and dedicate herself to her favorite hobby - cooking!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Bethany Collins
April 14, 2025
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OMG, these sugar free shortbread cookies are the BOMB! I made them for my movie night with some friends, and we all loved them! They were super easy to whip up and sooo tasty! Can't even tell they’re sugar free! Thanks a ton for this awesome recipe!

Xander Kinsey
January 30, 2025
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These Sugar Free Shortbread Cookies are simply great! I made them for my wife's birthday and we both loved them. The dough is easy to work with and they taste just like the real thing. I can't believe we can enjoy cookies without the sugar!

Émile
March 26, 2024
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Fantastique!

Quinn
February 25, 2024
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These cookies taste amazing. I made them for my kids after we decided to cut sugar. They loved them, and I felt good serving them a healthier treat. A must-try for those who want a sweet snack without the sugar.

Tina
January 14, 2024
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Estas galletas son fantasticas. Perfectas para mientras veo pelis.

Ursula Montgomery
December 9, 2023
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Simply love these! I made them for our game night, and everyone was amazed they were sugar free. They taste fantastic with tea on rainy days. A must-try for cookie lovers! The simple process is a bonus.

Sophie
November 14, 2023
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Ces biscuits sablés sont juste incroyables! J'ai même pu les partager avec mes enfants sans culpabilité! Merci!

Wendy
October 30, 2023
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I made these cookies for a friend who is sugar free. They turned out great and were a hit. The simplicity of the recipe is amazing!

Yvonne Smith
October 1, 2023
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I made these sugar free shortbread cookies last weekend for our family gathering. Everyone loved them, even my husband who usually dislikes sugar alternatives. They were easy to make and the added chocolate drizzle was a hit. I felt great sharing a dessert that fit into our healthier lifestyle.

Ursula
July 13, 2023
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These sugar free shortbread cookies are amazing. I made them for my kids and they loved them. Easy to make too

Sarah
November 14, 2022
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Made these cookies last weekend for my kids. They loved how buttery they tasted and I felt good knowing they were sugar free. Definately making them again!

Nina
August 3, 2022
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Hice las galletas sin azucar y son simplemente geniales. A veces tengo antojos de algo dulce, pero estoy reduciendo el azucar. Recientemente, las hice para una tarde de películas con mis amigos, y todos quedaron encantados. La mezcla de ingredientes es perfecta. Definitivamente lo haré de nuevo!

Isabella
January 18, 2022
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I tried making these sugar free shortbread cookies last weekend for our movie night. They were a hit! I used my favorite sugar substitute, and it was super easy to whip up the dough. My husband couldn't believe they were low-carb. A great treat without the guilt.

Ollie
July 6, 2021
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Cookies rocked, dude!

Walter
January 16, 2021
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These cookies are superb! I made them for my kids last weekend. They loved them and couldn't believe they were sugar-free. Perfect for our family movie night.

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