Description
Delight your taste buds with these light and zesty Gluten-Free Almond Flour Lemon Cookies. Made with wholesome ingredients and bursting with citrus flavor, these cookies are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Almond Flour Mixture:
- 2 cups almond flour (finely ground)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil or unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil or butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes.
- Bake: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the baking sheet, flatten gently, and bake for 9–11 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Perfect for spring and summer gatherings.
- For extra flavor, drizzle with lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
