Chewy Lemon Almond Cookies (Paleo + Vegan)
These chewy lemon almond cookies have tons of flavor and the absolute perfect cookie texture! They’re fancy enough to serve to guests and easy enough to whip up when a cookie craving hits. Paleo, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar free.
Ingredients
1 Tbsp flaxseed meal mixed with 2.5 Tbsp water, allowed to sit 15 minutes (this is the “flax egg”)
1 1/4 cup blanched almond flour
1/4 cup tapioca flour or arrowroot
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp fine grain sea salt
1/4 cup coconut oil melted and cooled to almost room temp
1/4 cup smooth almond butter
1/4 cup pure maple syrup or raw honey for non-vegan version
1/4 cup maple sugar or coconut sugar
1/2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
Grated zest of 2 lemons
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp pure almond extract
1/2 tsp organic lemon extract optional, for extra lemon flavor
1/2 cup sliced almonds
Instructions
Prepare the flax egg and set aside. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
Combine the almond flour, tapioca (or arrowroot), baking soda and salt in a mixing bowl.
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