Keto Lemon Cookies
Enjoy soft and refreshing Keto Lemon Cookies, a low-carb dessert made with almond flour, fresh lemon juice, and natural sweeteners. These keto-friendly cookies are light, flavorful, and perfect for healthy snacking.
Ingredients
- 2 cups almond flour
- ¼ cup unsalted butter softened
- ⅓ cup keto sweetener erythritol or monk fruit
- 1 large egg
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: keto powdered sweetener for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream butter and keto sweetener until smooth.
- Add egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture to form a dough.
- Scoop dough into small balls and place on baking sheet.
- Flatten each cookie slightly.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet, then transfer to a rack.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice and zest for best flavor.
- Do not overbake to keep cookies soft.
- Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Let cookies cool fully to set properly.