Paleo Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    20 mins

  • Servings

    12 cookies

  • Calories

    147 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert, Others

  • Cuisine

    American

Paleo Lemon Poppy Seed Cookies

Gorgeous paleo lemon poppy seed cookies made with a mix of nutritious coconut flour and almond flour then topped with an easy, sweet & zesty lemon glaze. These grain and gluten free lemon cookies are the perfect healthy spring treat that’s dairy free and easily vegan!

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Ingredients

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  • For the wet ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup melted and cooled coconut oil (or sub melted butter or vegan butter)
  • 1/3 cup organic cane sugar (or sub coconut sugar)
  • 1 egg, at room temperature
  • 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon almond extract⠀
  • zest from 1 large lemon (about 1 tablespoon lemon zest)
  • For the dry ingredients:
  • 1 cup packed fine blanched almond flour
  • 2 tablespoons coconut flour
  • 1 tablespoon poppyseeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda⠀
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Optional for rolling the cookies:
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • For the lemon glaze:
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar⠀
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus more if necessary to thin
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together the wet ingredients: melted and cooled coconut oil, sugar, egg, fresh lemon juice, almond extract & lemon zest. Mix until smooth and combined.
  3. Add in the almond flour, coconut flour, poppyseeds, baking soda and salt. Stir to combine. Let dough sit for 5 minutes. Roll into 12 balls. If you want you can roll each ball in a bit of sugar. Place cookie dough balls 2 inches apart on baking sheet. Gently flatten slightly with your hand. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Let cool completely on baking sheet.
  4. Make the glaze by mixing together the powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice and lemon zest until smooth. place about a 1/2 tablespoon over each cookie. Enjoy! Makes 12 cookies

Notes

  • To make vegan: simply use a 'flax egg' instead of a regular egg in the recipe (1 tablespoon flaxseed meal + 3 tablespoons water).
  • To keep paleo: you can use coconut sugar (more paleo-friendly), but just know that it will change the color of the cookies to a golden brown hue and the flavor may slightly change a bit.
  • If you want to skip the frosting, you can, but I think it makes these cookies AMAZING and full of lemon flavor.
  • See the full post for storing & freezing tips.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1cookie Calories 147cal (7%) Carbohydrates 13.6g (5%) Protein 2.8g (6%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 4.4g (22%) Fiber 1.6g (6%) Sugar 10.8g (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 147 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1cookie
Calories 147cal 7%
Carbohydrates 13.6g 5%
Protein 2.8g 6%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 4.4g 22%
Fiber 1.6g 6%
Sugar 10.8g 22%

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

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