Description
Experience a burst of sunshine with these Almond Flour Lemon Cookies. Their light, crumbly texture melts in your mouth, while the bright citrus flavor uplifts any occasion. Perfect for brunches or tea parties, these gluten-free treats are incredibly easy to make and sure to impress your guests!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, baking powder, and salt until fluffy.
- Grate lemon zest into dry ingredients, then cream softened butter and sugar in a separate bowl until pale and creamy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla until smooth.
- Fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until combined.
- Scoop dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; let cool before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg