Rich and buttery shortbread, studded with sweet, nutty pistachios, these easy keto Pistachio Shortbread Cookies are coffee’s new BFF! Low carb and gluten free too – but nobody has to know these keto shortbread cookies aren’t loaded with sugar and carbs! Shhhh…
Is there anything more satisfying than a perfect low carb cookie? Probably, but these keto pistachio shortbread cookies rank right up there for me! Match them up with an afternoon espresso (my other current obsession) and I. JUST. CAN’T. EVEN. Truly.
If you and I have been hanging out here awhile, you know how much I love cookies. They have built in portion control (unless you eat all of them ? ?) and because they are small you can try several different kinds at once instead of deciding on just one flavor of cake, pie, etc.
Clearly a best case scenario if you’re a dessert commitment-phobe like me.
I’ve amassed quite a few low carb cookie recipes here on IBIH (those keto snickerdoodles tho, right?) and I even put together a list of my fave keto cookie recipes from other low carb bloggers too.
So I thought I pretty much had all my keto cookie recipe bases covered – aaaand then I made these easy keto pistachio shortbreads and all bets were off!
It’s hard to say what shot these keto pistachio shortbread cookies right to the top of my favorites list. They have the same buttery flavor and texture as my other low carb shortbread cookie recipes – which I love, so there’s that.
I think it’s the chopped pistachios that get me though – the insides of the nut pieces stay a little soft and slightly sweet, but the exposed parts get browned and toasty, which adds a phenomenal contrast to the overall experience.
It’s hard to describe, so I guess you’ll have to try these low carb cookies for yourself and maybe you can better articulate it in the comments when you do! Eat at least a few (hundred) of these keto pistachio shortbreads first – just to be sure you really know what you’re talking about when you tell us how they were.
It’s the responsible thing to do. ?
Oh and if for some reason you want them green – 2 drops of green food coloring should get you there just fine!
For the record, I personally prefer these keto shortbread cookies without the green coloring because I think they look much more appetizing. It won’t affect the flavor at all if you add it though, so feel free to go nuts.
Easy Keto Pistachio Shortbread Cookies Recipe Video ??
Easy Keto Pistachio Shortbread Cookies
- Yield: 16 cookies 1x
Description
Rich and buttery keto shortbread cookies, studded with sweet and toasty pistachios – coffee’s new BFF! Keto, Atkins, low carb, and gluten free too!
Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp butter, melted
- 2 cups superfine almond flour **
- 1/2 cup confectioner’s style erythritol sweetener **
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine all of the cookie ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well.
- Form into a long roll and wrap tightly with plastic wrap.
- Chill for 30 minutes.
- Unwrap and slice into 1/2 inch thick rounds.
- Bake at 350 degrees (F) for 12 minutes or until golden brown at the edges.
Notes
To see a list of my favorite low carb products and brands that I recommend for best results with my recipes, you can check out the IBIH Pantry Ingredients Page!
- Category: Low carb cookie recipe
- Cuisine: Delicious
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 135
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 2g net
- Protein: 4g
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Emily says
My husband and I LOVED these cookies! He’s a diabetic and doesn’t get to have desserts. Well this is one he can eat and he absolutely loves them. Thank you for the recipe!
Sue says
Mine have crumbled to virtual dust out of the oven what have I do e wrong?
Leslie says
Me too! I’m putting them back in for another few minutes…
Morghan Weber says
Can I swap out coconut oil for butter? I can’t do dairy.
Anu says
I’ve made these with both butter only and coconut oil only, and each batch was great! So you should definitely be alright replacing butter with coconut oil :)
Zelle says
Xcited to try another of your great recipes! Question: are the pistachios salted or unsalted? Thanx!
Mellissa Sevigny says
I used unsalted I’m pretty sure!
Jessica says
Looking forward to trying these. Just a quick question though, do you use salted butter and salted pistachios?
Thanks !
Cheryl Thacker says
These taste almost like a biscotti! I have been trying to come up with a sub for Christmas and I think I can use Anise instead of vanilla and get pretty close. This recipe is delish just like it is though! One of my top 2 low carb cookies!
JM says
Can you freeze the sliced and unbaked dough or will that cause the dough to break down somehow?
I feel like these are going to be really good and I won’t have as much control as I should. If I am able to freeze the unbaked dough slices it will mean I need to bake 1-2 at a time and that extra time investment might put the breaks on me (hopefully!) :)
Mellissa Sevigny says
Theoretically you could pre slice and freeze them but I haven’t tried it so I can’t say for absolutely sure. Worth a try though and please let us know how it goes!
LT says
I would like to try this recipe. I only have Swerve not the confectioners one. Do you think I could use in place? I have made several of your other recipes and they are always winners! Thanks for sharing!
Mellissa Sevigny says
Yes in these cookies the granular swerve should work fine!
Diane says
I used the granular swerve and they came out fin! Firs an added holiday treat, I brushed half of each cookie with melted Lily’s chocolate chips! Delish!
Danielle Palmsiano says
How do I store these?? refrigerate or will they be okay in a tin out on the counter??
Mellissa Sevigny says
Fine on the counter for a couple days but any longer and it wouldn’t hurt to refrigerate or even freeze them!
sylvia king says
THESE WERE THE BEST LOW CARB COOKIES I HAVE EVER MADE. VERY EASY. I USED WALNUTS INSTEAD AS THAT IS WHAT I HAD. THANK YOU FOR SHARING RECIPE. NEXT TIME I MAY USE ALMOND EXTRACT FOR VARIETY.
Danielle Palmsiano says
Hi!
This looks delic!!!
So Im wondering would it work if I used LIQUID STEVIA??
Please let me know =)