Description
These gluten-free almond flour lemon cookies are a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. Made with wholesome ingredients and bursting with citrusy flavor, these cookies are sure to brighten your day.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups almond flour (blanched and finely ground)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup coconut oil or unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the almond flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In another bowl, whisk the melted coconut oil (or butter), maple syrup (or honey), lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Form dough: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and stir until a soft dough forms.
- Shape cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and flatten gently on the baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, drizzle with a simple lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
