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Cassava Flour Shortbread Cookies

Here is my new recipe for cassava flour shortbread cookies. They are gluten- and grain-free, and refined sugar-free.

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Ingredient notes for cassava flour shortbread cookies

This recipe calls for Otto’s cassava flour.

Here is the recipe for cassava flour shortbread cookies!

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Cassava Flour Shortbread Cookies

Course Cookie, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword egg-free, GAPS Diet Friendly, gluten-free, grain-free, holiday baking, lower histamine, refined-sugar-free, soy-free
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 12
Author Betsy Leighton

Ingredients

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • cups Otto's cassava flour
  • ¼ tsp sea salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with Silpats of baking paper.
  • Combine all ingredients in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix until a firm dough forms. Flatten the dough into a disc and wrap it in plastic wrap. Chill for about 30 minutes.
  • Roll the dough out between two pieces of parchment or waxed paper to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut into rectangles or use cookie cutters to make shapes. Place cookies 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 12-14 minutes until the edges are golden. Cool for one minute before removing to waxed paper to cool. Dip into melted white chocolate or chocolate chips, if desired. Be careful because they are fragile.
  • Serve immediately or freeze for later consumption.

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Why this recipe?

This recipe is lower in histamine and histamine-releasing foods, and free of refined sugar, and gluten. Eating a diet lower in inflammatory foods can help to control histamine intolerance. To learn more about the lower histamine diet click here!

The bucket theory

The bucket theory simplifies understanding symptom reactions with MCAS. Imagine your body as an empty bucket you don’t want to overflow. Reactions to various stimuli fill the histamine bucket at different rates, forming the total histamine level (how full your bucket is). More histamine means more symptoms. By managing triggers, reducing exposures, and taking medications and supplements, you can control your bucket’s level.

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What to serve along with this recipe

These cookies are delicious with a cup of rooibos tea.

Leftovers and reheating

Leftovers can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days, but if you have histamine intolerance or MCAS, you should freeze them right away. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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Leftovers and reheating

Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 5 days, but if you have histamine intolerance or MCAS then freeze leftovers right away. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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Disclaimer

The preceding material does not constitute medical advice. This information is for information purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, cure or treatment. Always seek advice from your medical doctor. 

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