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Soft and Chewy Lemon Coconut Cookies

Servings: 16

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup solid-state coconut oil*
  • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest about 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons non-dairy milk
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup Bob's Red Mill Almond Flour
  • 1 cup oat flour**
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F then line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with a paddle attachment (or a large bowl using a hand mixer) combine coconut oil and coconut sugar. Mix on high for 1 minute then add vanilla extract, lemon zest, lemon juice and almond milk. Continue to mix for another 15 seconds.
  • With the mixer running add the shredded coconut, almond flour, oat flour, baking soda, and salt. Continue to mix for about 20 seconds, until a dough forms. Using a spatula, scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl in between mixing to assure all of the ingredients are combined.
  • Using a scooper or a spoon, scoop out about 1 and 1/2 tablespoons of dough at a time. Arrange them on the baking sheet with about 2 inches in between each. Gently press down to flatten. Bake in the oven for 12-13 minutes, until edges are light golden brown. Allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the balls before baking and bake from frozen when ready to eat.

Notes

*If your coconut oil is rock solid, microwave it (without the lid) for 10 seconds to soften. Vegan butter will work in place of coconut oil but the texture is softer with coconut oil. You can also use a combo of both, if you prefer.
**Be sure to use certified gluten-free oat flour for allergies.