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
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp melted butter
- Optional: sugar-free pastel sprinkles or edible flowers
Instructions
1. Make dough:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
- Whisk almond flour, coconut flour, sweetener, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
- In another bowl, beat eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and almond extract.
- 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.
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
→ 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
Calories: 110 | Protein: 3g | Net Carbs: 3g | Fats: 10g | Fiber: 2g | Gluten-Free • Keto-Friendly • Blood Sugar Friendly