Here’s a simple recipe for Keto Lemon Cookies:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups almond flour
- 1/3 cup powdered erythritol (or any low-carb sweetener of your choice)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, powdered erythritol, lemon zest, and salt. Mix well.
- Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the almond flour mixture and stir until a dough forms.
- Using your hands or a cookie scoop, roll the dough into small balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Flatten each ball slightly with the palm of your hand.
- Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
Enjoy your delicious Keto Lemon Cookies!