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Zesty Sugar Free Lemon Cookies

Bright and snackable lemon cookies that are low in sugar, easy to make, and perfect for a quick treat.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 80

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup almond flour Provides tenderness
  • 1/4 cup coconut flour Adds structure
  • 1/2 cup erythritol or preferred sugar substitute Provides sweetness without sugar
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder Helps cookies rise
  • 1/4 tsp salt Balances sweetness
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened For richness
  • 1 piece egg Binds the ingredients
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice Adds citrus flavor
  • Zest of 1 lemon Enhances lemon flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, salt, and half of the erythritol until evenly combined.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and the remaining erythritol until lighter in color and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, lemon juice, and lemon zest to the butter mixture and mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too wet, let it rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Roll the dough into small balls (about 1 to 1.5 tablespoons each) and place them about 1.5–2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Flatten each ball slightly with the tines of a fork.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and tops are set. They will be soft when removed from the oven.
  2. Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5–7 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Cookies may become dry if overbaked. Watch closely and remove at golden edges. Resting the dough helps keep cookies tender.