Description
Almond Flour Lemon Cookies are soft, chewy, and naturally gluten-free treats bursting with bright lemon flavor and a delicate almond aroma. Perfect for a light snack or a delightful dessert with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/4 cup coconut sugar or granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil or butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix almond flour, sugar, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, whisk together egg, lemon juice, lemon zest, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Roll dough into small balls and place on baking sheet, flattening slightly with your hand or a fork.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden.
- Cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, drizzle a simple lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice over cooled cookies.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Substitute coconut sugar with regular sugar if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: almond flour lemon cookies, gluten free lemon cookies, soft lemon cookies, healthy lemon dessert