Butter Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

• Butter Cookies
• 1 1/2 cups Almond Meal/Flour
• 4 tablespoons Salted Butter (softened)
• 2 Egg Whites
• 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 2 full droppers Liquid Stevia (3-4 packets granulated Stevia, more or less to taste )
• 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• Cream Cheese Frosting
• 2 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
• 2 ounces Butter or Ghee (or 4 tablespoons- softened)
• 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1-2 full droppers Liquid Stevia (3-4 packets granulated Stevia, adjust for desired sweetness)
• 4-5 drops Green Food Coloring (more or less for desired color)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. In a medium mixing bowl whisk egg white and softened butter.
4. Add almond flour, vanilla, sweetener and salt to bowl; mix well.
5. Freeze for 10-15 minutes.
6. Using a tablespoon measuring spoon or small melon ball scooper, scoop out small balls of
   dough; place them on the baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
7. Gently place another sheet of parchment paper on top of dough balls.
8. Using the bottom of a water glass or mason jar, gently press down on each ball of dough
   until it flattens out a little. Do not smash too thin. They should be about 1/4 inch in
   thickness. If you're using cookie cutters, now is the time to cut them!
9. Bake for 15-20 minutes.

   * We enjoy these cookies best when they're slightly under cooked and still a little soft. If you
   prefer your cookies on the crunchier side then wait until the edges turn golden brown
   before removing them from the oven.
   

1. In a large mixing bowl combine butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer.
2. Whip on high until slightly fluffy.
3. Add vanilla, sweetener and food coloring; continue to blend well until well incorporated.
4. Spread a thin layer of frosting onto each cookie.
5. Store in the fridge until ready to eat.

Recipe Notes