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Almond Flour Lemon Cookies

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Light and zesty gluten-free cookies with a chewy inside and a bright lemon flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 1/2 cup sugar (or coconut/maple sugar)
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • Optional: powdered sugar for glaze

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix almond flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. Crack in the eggs and add melted butter, lemon zest, and juice. Mix until just combined.
  4. Scoop out balls of dough and flatten them slightly.
  5. Place on a lined baking sheet and bake until edges are golden and tops are set.
  6. Let cool before glazing.
  7. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice until pourable.
  8. Drizzle or dunk cookies in the glaze as desired.

Notes

For dairy-free, use coconut oil. For a vegan option, substitute a flax egg. Try adding poppy seeds or white chocolate chips for variety.

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