Buckwheat cookies. Rustic and genuine little cookies that are super easy to prepare and perfect for any time of the day.

With a slightly rustic flavor, thanks to the use of buckwheat flour, a flour rich in nutrients, naturally gluten-free, widely used for pasta, bread, and baked goods.

Buckwheat cookies are the perfect treats to offer your mom on her special day or to prepare as a complement to a romantic Valentine’s dinner. In fact, these are also the perfect sweet treat to accompany an afternoon tea with your loved ones. A delightful idea that conquers with simplicity.

In this recipe, they are prepared as a sandwich, where two cookies enclose an aromatic orange jam. The taste of buckwheat indeed pairs wonderfully with the intense aroma of oranges, resulting not only in simple cookies but real treats.

It’s a rustic and flavorful shortcrust that you can prepare if you need to make it for celiac individuals.
I also considered that buckwheat has a really particular flavor, but I wanted it to be suitable for everyone, even for those who cannot indulge in too many sweets.

For this reason, alongside buckwheat flour, I added a generous grating of orange and lemon zest, useful to temper the assertiveness of this particular grain.

Buckwheat, despite its name, is not a cereal but a pseudo-cereal naturally gluten-free. It is rich in proteins, fibers, and minerals such as magnesium and iron, making it a healthy and nutritious ingredient. Its bold, slightly nutty flavor gives a unique touch to the shortcrust, making it different from traditional wheat flour versions.

Buckwheat contains a high amount of dietary fiber, more so than other cereals.
 In buckwheat, there is a high content of soluble carbohydrates called fagopyritols, which according to medical studies, improve glycemic control in diabetic patients.

It’s a butter-free shortcrust that I replaced with oil. And instead of granulated sugar, I used erythritol. Otherwise, I found it really good.

I didn’t use dairy but just a little water, and you’ll see the satisfaction you’ll find with this shortcrust pastry.
If you’re looking for a shortcrust pastry different from usual, try my buckwheat sweet pastry recipe for cookies and pies, easy and well-tested.

Make sure to be very (careful when purchasing buckwheat flour to check for certification ensuring it’s gluten-free).

Despite not containing gluten, I still paid attention to study and test a recipe for you that guarantees an elastic dough that does not break once rolled out.

In short, there are no more reasons to wait even a single minute, it’s time to try it!

Here is the recipe step by step.