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Italian Coconut Almond Cookies
5 from 44 votes

Italian Coconut Almond Cookies

Italian Coconut Almond Cookies are delicate almond flour-based treats combined with unsweetened shredded coconut and lemon zest for a bright flavor. The dough is sweetened with granulated and powdered sugar, shaped into balls, coated in icing sugar, and topped with an almond before baking. These cookies offer a soft and lightly chewy texture with a subtle citrus note.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 14 cookies
Calories: 112 kcal
Course: Baked Goods
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1¼ cups almond flour
  • ½ cup coconut shredded; unsweetened
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoons powdered sugar aka icing sugar
  • lemon zest of 1/2 lemon
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
EXTRAS
  • ¼-⅓ cup powdered sugar icing
  • 14 almonds
*If you don't like lemon then you could substitute with 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract.

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 320F (160C). Line a large cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl whisk together the almond flour, coconut, sugars, zest, and baking powder.
  3. Add the egg and lemon juice and stir until mixture comes together. Then form into about 14 balls (about the size of golf balls). Roll in powdered / icing sugar then place on prepared cookie sheet. Place one almond pushing down (slightly do not flatten the cookie) on the top of each ball. Bake for approximately 15 minutes. Let cool before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 112kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 14mg (1%) Potassium 38mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 22IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 14 cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 112

% Daily Value*

Calories 112kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 14mg 1%
Potassium 38mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 9g 18%
Vitamin A 22IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.