Gluten-Free Lemon Cookies
These Gluten-Free Lemon Cookies (Dairy-Free) are soft, chewy, and bursting with tart lemon flavor, perfect for fall gatherings or cozy moments with tea.
Ingredients
For the Cookies
- 1 cup gluten-free flour blend
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 3/4 cup coconut sugar
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 piece Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- a pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil and coconut sugar until well combined.
- Add the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix the gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
- Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space for spreading.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar, if desired, once completely cooled.
Notes
For best results, use a gluten-free flour blend that includes rice flour, tapioca starch, and potato starch. Enjoy variations by trying different citrus fruits or mixing in chocolate chips. Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5g
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