Keto Lemon Cookies are a delicious dessert with a tangy flavor and a lower carb count. It is made with several ingredients, such as baking powder, lemon zest, erythritol powder, coconut flour, salt, vanilla extract, almond flour, lemon juice, and butter. They are very simple components that you can buy from shops and may be present in your kitchen, so you can easily utilize them. This dessert contains 150 kcal and 3 g of net carbs in a single cookie of 1 portion. Keto Lemon Cookies are excellent for breakfast, friends’ gatherings, weekdays, short events, family parties, and dinners. They prepare in half an hour, so they are perfect for meal prep. These cookies store perfectly for three months in the freezer. Serve them with an almond milk latte and chocolate mousse.
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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:
- Course: Dessert
- No. of Calories: 150 kcal
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American, Keto
- Cook time: Fifteen minutes
- Single portion size: 1 cookie
- Cooking mode: Oven
- Total servings: 14 cookies
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Total time: 30 minutes
TOOLS:
- Baking sheets
- Mixing bowls
- Parchment paper
- Hand or stand mixer
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Citrus juicer
- Wire rack
- Zester
INGREDIENTS:
- One big egg
- ½ cup of butter
- One tbsp. of lemon zest
- 1 ½ cups of almond flour
- One-fourth tsp. of salt
- Coconut flour, ¼ cup
- Half a tsp. of baking powder
- ½ cup of erythritol powder
- One tsp. of vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp. of fresh lemon juice
OPTIONAL GAZE:
- 1 tsp. of lemon juice
- 2 tbsp. of erythritol powder
INGREDIENT NOTES:
BUTTER:
- This ingredient makes a tender and smooth texture without adding more carbs. You may use coconut oil in its place.
ERYTHRITOL POWDER:
- This powder helps in browning and includes a moderate sweet taste to the cookies. I normally use monk fruit sweetener powder or stevia in place of it, which are also good for low-carb options.
LEMON JUICE:
- It delivers a tangy flavor and sour taste with lower carbs. You can substitute it with the fresh lime juice, which also provides a fresh taste.
EGGS:
- This is an important component that provides structure and helps the dough to firm up. We may use flax eggs instead; it may work, but the texture will slightly change.
ALMOND FLOUR:
- We use this flour to give a mild nutty flavor to this dessert. Substitute it with finely ground macadamia or hazelnut flour.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Warm the empty oven to 350°F.
- Apply the parchment paper to the baking sheet to cover it properly.
- Stir the salt, coconut flour, baking powder, and almond flour in a normal vessel.
- Put them aside.
- Whisk the erythritol and butter in a big bowl till the texture becomes fluffy and lighter.
- Whip in the vanilla extract, lemon juice, egg, and lemon zest till they are completely mixed.
- Carefully mix the dry components with the wet ones till a smooth dough firms up.
- Make tbsp.-sized portions of the dough on the baking sheet with a space of 2 inches.
- Bake till all the edges become golden, for fifteen minutes.
- Bring them out of the oven and leave them for five minutes to chill before placing them on a wire rack.
- Stir the lemon juice with the erythritol powder to make a glaze and drizzle it on the chilled cookies.
TIPS:
- The cookies keep well as they cool, so don’t bake them for too long.
- Make sure the butter is not melted and remains softer to create a perfect texture.
- You can keep the dough for half an hour in the fridge to avoid spreading.
- We include some drops of lemon extract to provide more lemon flavor.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BEVERAGES:
- Hot coffee
- Green tea or herbal tea
- Almond milk latte
- Sparkling water with a lemon slice
DESSERTS:
- Keto lemon cheesecake
- Unsweetened whipped cream
- Chocolate mousse
- Keto Vanilla pudding
SNACKS:
- Mixed nuts
- Fresh berries
- Keto chocolate squares
- Cheese cubes
BREAKFASTS:
- Keto yogurt or coconut yogurt
- Chia pudding
- Keto smoothie bowls
- Bulletproof coffee
STORAGE INFORMATION:
REFRIGERATION:
- Keep it in a closed vessel for seven days.
FREEZING:
- Store the cookies properly for three months.
FAQs:
May I utilize different kinds of sweeteners?
- Yes, you can include allulose, erythritol, or monk fruit sweeteners in this dessert.
Are these cookies spread too much?
- Yes, but to prevent the cookies from spreading, bake the refrigerated dough.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
No. of calories: 150 kcal
Sodium: 50 mg
Net carbs: 3 g
Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 0 g
Fats: 12 g
Proteins: 4 g
One single portion: 1 cookie
Total carbs: 5 g