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Paleo Lemon Cookies Recipe

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These Paleo Lemon Cookies are a delightful, tangy treat made with wholesome ingredients like almond flour, coconut sugar, and fresh lemon juice and zest. Perfectly soft and slightly chewy, these gluten-free and grain-free cookies offer a refreshing citrus flavor and a paleo-friendly alternative to traditional sweets.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 Cups Almond Flour
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/3 Cup Coconut Sugar (Or Lakanto Golden Monkfruit)
  • 1 Egg
  • 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest
  • 3 Tablespoons Coconut Oil, Melted
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  1. Making the Dough: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, salt, and baking soda until fully combined. In a separate bowl, blend the coconut sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, melted coconut oil, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold the dry mixture into the wet mixture until a dough forms. Shape the dough into a ball, cover the bowl, and refrigerate for 1 hour to chill and firm up.
  2. Baking the Cookies: Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll the chilled dough into small balls and place them on the baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Press each ball down gently to form a disk shape; this recipe makes about 12 medium-sized cookies. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the bottoms are golden brown and the tops develop small cracks. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 1-2 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • You can substitute coconut sugar with Lakanto Golden Monkfruit for a lower glycemic index option.
  • Ensure the dough is well chilled before baking to prevent spreading and to maintain the cookie shape.
  • Do not overbake; the cookies should be slightly soft when removed as they firm up upon cooling.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts or shredded coconut before chilling the dough.

Keywords: Paleo Cookies, Lemon Cookies, Almond Flour Cookies, Gluten Free Dessert, Healthy Cookies, Paleo Dessert

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