Gluten-Free Almond Flour Lemon Cookies Recipe
These Gluten-Free Almond Flour Lemon Cookies are a delightful treat that’s perfect for those looking for a citrusy and healthy dessert option. Made with almond flour and fresh lemon zest, these cookies are soft, flavorful, and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Almond Flour Cookies:
- 2 cups almond flour (finely ground)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil or unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 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 the almond flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare wet ingredients: In another bowl, mix the honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil or butter, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Combine and rest dough: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Bake: Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, flatten gently, and bake for 9–11 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and dust: Allow cookies to 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.
- For extra zing, drizzle with a lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
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
