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Low Fodmap Macadamia Cardamom Shortbread
Low Fodmap Macadamia Cardamom Shortbread – these tender cookies are both low fodmap and gluten-free, because everyone deserves a treat this Holiday season.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 30
Ingredients
- 100 gms – ½ cup dairy-free spread or butter
- 112 gms – ½ cup caster sugar
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 250 gms – 2 cups gluten free low fodmap flour or normal all purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking flour
- 1 ½ tsp cardamom powder
- 40 gms – 1 ½ oz. macadamia nuts crushed
Instructions
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Beat the dairy-free spread and caster sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add the vanilla extract and egg and beat until incorporated.
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Add the flour and baking powder and beat until a soft dough forms.
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Fold in the crushed macadamia nuts and cardamom powder.
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Make the dough into a ball, flatten it, wrap it in cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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Remove the dough from the fridge. Sprinkle some flour over your benchtop and roll the dough until 1 cm – ½ inch thick.
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Cut the dough into squares. Transfer onto a baking tray lined with baking paper.
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Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180°C – 355°F for 15 minutes, or until golden brown.
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Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool down completely.