Sugar-Free Lemon Cookies
Bright, zesty, and guilt-free, these sugar-free lemon cookies are soft, tender, and bursting with lemon flavor. Perfect for a low-carb snack, keto treat, or a diabetic-friendly dessert!
Equipment
- Mixing bowl For wet and dry ingredients
- Whisk To mix ingredients evenly
- Electric mixer Optional, for creaming butter & sweetener
- Cookie scoop For evenly sized cookies
- Baking sheet Lined with parchment paper
- Parchment paper To prevent sticking
- Wire cooling rack To cool cookies evenly
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup Almond flour Blanched for a fine texture
- 2 tablespoon Coconut flour Helps absorb moisture
- ½ cup Granulated erythritol Or monk fruit sweetener
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder For a slight rise
- ¼ teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest Freshly grated
- 3 tablespoon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup Unsalted butter Softened
- 1 large Egg Room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract Balances tartness
- ¼ teaspoon Xanthan gum Optional, for a softer texture
For the Glaze (Optional)
- ½ cup Powdered erythritol For a smooth glaze
- 2 tablespoon Lemon juice Adjust for desired thickness
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest For extra citrus flavor
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sweetener, then add egg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet until a dough forms.
- Refrigerate dough for 1 hour to enhance flavor and texture.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheet and flatten slightly.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cookies cool for 5 minutes on the sheet, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Mix powdered erythritol and lemon juice, then drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Nutrition
Serving: 25gCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 45mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.4mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!