Spelt flour was such a pleasant surprise. It tastes almost like wheat flour with a nutty flavor, which enhances the taste of these cookies. They are similar to shortbread biscuits, only lower in fat and sugar-free, which makes them diabetic friendly.
Spelt Biscuits
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Spelt Biscuits
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
spelt cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups (450 ml) spelt flour (I used whole spelt flour)
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- a pinch of salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar substitute
- 113 g (1 stick) butter softened
- 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 oz (113 g) low-fat cream cheese, softened
- zest of 1/2 lemon optional
Instructions
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Spelt Biscuits
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Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl.
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In a mixing bowl, blend butter, vanilla, lemon zest and cream cheese until soft and fluffy.
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Add powdered sugar and flour and mix until dough forms a ball.
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Roll your cookie dough into a tube, wrap in wax paper or plastic wrap, and put in fridge for 30 minutes.
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Take the dough out of the fridge, slice it up in even pieces. Put the individual cookie discs onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in 350 preheated oven for 7 – 10 minutes, or until bottom edges are slightly golden.
Yum! I love using spelt flour so making cookies out of it is a great idea 🙂
Hi…you need to make an amend to the recipe. You list “2 1/2 vanilla.” 2 1/2 of what? I’m assuming teaspoons, but want to make sure. Thanks!
Yes, teaspoons.
lovely recipe thank you! I’ve been meaning to do something with the spelt that I have in my cupboard. Next time I’ll tweak it a bit and add all spice, ginger and possibly a bit more vanilla essence! Thanks again!
When you say Cups do u mean US or UK?
US