Gluten-Free Lemon Coconut Cookies (Print Version)

Chewy, zesty treats with tropical coconut flair and bright citrus notes. Naturally gluten-free and perfectly sweet.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 ½ cups almond flour
02 - 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
03 - ½ tsp baking soda
04 - ¼ tsp fine sea salt

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
06 - ½ cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg, room temperature
08 - Zest of 2 lemons
09 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
10 - 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, whisk together almond flour, shredded coconut, baking soda, and salt until evenly distributed.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk the melted coconut oil and sugar until smooth. Add the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract; whisk until fully combined and uniform.
04 - Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until a soft, sticky dough forms and all dry ingredients are incorporated.
05 - Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each cookie with the back of a spoon or your fingers to achieve even thickness.
06 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers appear set.
07 - Let the cookies rest on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture is impossibly chewy with these tiny pockets of coconut crunch that keep every bite interesting
  • They come together in under 30 minutes but taste like something from a fancy bakery
02 -
  • The dough will feel stickier than typical cookie dough and that is completely normal
  • Underbaking slightly yields the chewiest texture while overbaking makes them crisper
03 -
  • Grate your lemon zest before juicing so you do not lose any of those precious oils
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the coconut oil from seizing when you mix everything

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