Keto Shortbread Cookie Bars with Sugar-free Chocolate Drizzle - 5 Ingredients

These Keto Shortbread Cookie Bars are not too sweet and pair well with a cup of joe.  A dense, crumbly base is paired with a sugar-free dark chocolate ganache, making it perfect for either breakfast, tea time or a nice after-dinner dessert.

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Easy Keto Cookie Bars

The other day, I was looking to make a nice easy recipe.  I wanted something that could have a multitude of purposes, one that could fit under different meal "categories".

I wanted to make something that was not too sweet so that Mr. Grumbles could have it for breakfast, yet sweet enough that I could also serve it as a dessert.  Finally, I wanted it to be portable so that it could be easily brought as a lunch snack.

Since shortbread is not too sweet, I decided that it would meet the criteria and could be used as a base.  By using sugar-free dark chocolate and melting it to form an upper layer, I knew I had the perfect recipe.  Finally, making the shortbread into a bar added the essential "easy" factor.

Only 5 ingredients for the keto shortbread bars and then 1 ingredient for the sugar-free chocolate drizzle, these cookie bars are a great treat.  Plus, they are only just over 130 calories per bar and less than 0.5 grams of sugar in each!

Why you will LOVE these Sugar-free Shortbread Cookies

Ease - This keto chocolate shortbread bars only require a spoon, mixing bowl and a baking dish - only 3 things to wash!

Limited Ingredients - You don't need any fancy keto, sugar-free or gluten-free ingredients for this recipe - almond flour, butter, sweetener, vanilla whey protein powder (optional!) and a pinch of salt! For the sugar-free chocolate drizzle (which is also optional), all you need is some sugar-free chocolate!

Healthy - With only 130 calories per shortbread bar, 2 grams of net carbs and only 0.5 grams of sugar, these keto shortbread bars are definitely low in carb and low in calories, too!

 Keto Shortbread Cookie Bar Instructions

 I can almost guarantee you that this will be by far one of the easiest keto recipes you will ever make!

Step 1:  Prepare Crust

• In a large bowl, combine all the crust ingredients.

• Once the ingredients are well incorporated, press the mixture firmly into a greased 8 x 4-inch loaf pan. (Tip - line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal)

• Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the crust is starting to brown.

Step 2: Prepare the sugar-free chocolate drizzle

• While the crust is baking, prepare the chocolate coating by placing your chopped chocolate in a large glass measuring cup.
• Place the measuring cup in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after every 30 seconds, until the chocolate is melted.

Step 3: Assemble the cookie bars

• Once the shortbread has cooled slightly, drizzle the chocolate over the bars
• Place the bars in the fridge to harden.

If you like these Easy Keto Cookie Bars, you may also enjoy the following:

• Easy Keto Lemon Cookie Bars with Collagen
• Gooey Keto Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookie Bars
• Keto Cereal S'mores Bars
• Keto Salted Chocolate Almond Coconut Protein Bars

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