Dairy-Free Lemon Cookies
Brighten up your dessert table with these irresistible Dairy-Free Lemon Cookies! Bursting with zesty lemon flavor from fresh lemon juice and zest, these soft and tender cookies are a citrus lover’s dream. Made with creamy, plant-based coconut oil instead of butter, they’re perfect for anyone seeking a dairy-free treat. The simple dough comes together in just 15 minutes, and the cookies bake to golden perfection with a hint of chewiness in the center. For an extra touch of sweetness, a light dusting of powdered sugar makes these cookies as gorgeous as they are delicious. Whether enjoyed as a midday snack or a refreshing dessert, these Dairy-Free Lemon Cookies are sure to please both your taste buds and your guests! 🌟
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Coconut oil, solid (not melted)
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 whole Large egg
- 1 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the solid coconut oil and granulated sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
Add the egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the coconut oil mixture. Beat until fully combined.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Scoop tablespoon-sized amounts of the dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will firm up as they cool.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
If desired, dust the cooled cookies with powdered sugar before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2476 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.9 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 105.4 g | 527% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 1114 mg | 48% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 325.7 g | 118% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.1 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 183.4 g | ||
| Protein | 25.1 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 70 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 321 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
