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Italian Easter Cookies – Soft, Sweet & Beautifully Glazed Tradition


  • Author: WAFA LI

Ingredients

Scale
(Makes 24 cookies)

Cookie base:

  • 2½ cups almond flour (you love almond flour—memory #25!)
  • ½ cup coconut flour
  • ¾ cup granulated monk fruit sweetener
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • Zest of 1 lemon (about 1 tbsp—you love citrus!)
  • 3 large eggs
  • ½ cup melted butter or coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp almond extract (traditional Italian touch!)

Sugar-free lemon glaze:

  • ½ cup powdered monk fruit sweetener
  • 23 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp melted butter
  • Optional: sugar-free pastel sprinkles or edible flowers

Instructions

1. Make dough:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Whisk almond flour, coconut flour, sweetener, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
  3. In another bowl, beat eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and almond extract.
  4. Combine wet + dry; mix until smooth dough forms.

2. Bake:

Scoop 1-tbsp portions; roll into balls. Place 2″ apart on sheets. Flatten slightly with palm.
Bake 12–14 minutes until edges are golden and centers look set. Cool 5 minutes on sheet.

3. Glaze & decorate:

Whisk powdered sweetener, lemon juice, and melted butter until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies. Immediately add sprinkles (they won’t stick once glaze sets).
💡 Pro Tips for Perfection:
Use room-temp eggs—helps dough bind smoothly.
Don’t overbake—centers should stay soft and cake-like.
Blood sugar friendly (you love this!):
→ Monk fruit = zero glycemic impact
→ Net carbs: 3g per cookie
Low-carb/keto option (you love this!):
→ Almond/coconut flour base keeps it keto
→ Already compliant!
Make ahead:
→ Keeps 5 days airtight at room temp or 3 months frozen
→ Freeze unglazed; glaze after thawing

Storage & Serving Ideas

Room temp: 5 days | Freezer: 3 months
Serving ideas:
→ On an Easter dessert platter
→ With coffee or tea for brunch
→ Packed in pastel boxes as gifts

Prep Time & Nutrition (per cookie):

Prep Time: 15 min | Bake Time: 14 min | Total Time: 30 min
Calories: 110 | Protein: 3g | Net Carbs: 3g | Fats: 10g | Fiber: 2g | Gluten-Free • Keto-Friendly • Blood Sugar Friendly