Description
Light, tangy, and impossibly moist cookies made with almond flour and fresh lemons. Naturally gluten-free, grain-free, and easy to make in just 5 steps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (200g) super-fine blanched almond flour
- ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- Zest of 2 medium lemons
- 3–4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup extra granulated sugar (for rolling)
Instructions
- Zest the lemons to get only the yellow part, then juice them to yield 3-4 tablespoons of juice. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together with a hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the egg, egg yolk, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla extract, and almond extract. Beat until combined.
- Add the almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix on low speed until just combined and no dry streaks remain.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for 15-20 minutes to firm it up.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough per cookie and roll into balls. Roll each ball in the extra granulated sugar to coat.
- Place cookies on baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden and centers look slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Notes
Use super-fine blanched almond flour, not almond meal, for a smooth texture. Do not skip the chilling step, as it prevents spreading. Zest lemons before juicing. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 30
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
Keywords: gluten-free, almond flour, lemon cookies, keto-friendly, grain-free, easy baking, dairy-free option