Paleo Chewy Lemon Cookie Sandwiches (grain-free, dairy-free)
Servings 12
Lemon curd is sandwiched between soft and chewy paleo lemon cookies in this dairy-free treat!
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (56 grams) refined coconut oil melted, see notes
- 1/3 cup (107 grams) maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 1 1/3 cups (133 grams) almond flour blanched, finely ground
- 2 tablespoons (17 grams) coconut flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 - 1/2 cup lemon curd
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the coconut oil, maple syrup, lemon zest and lemon extract.1/4 cup (56 grams) refined coconut oil, 1/3 cup (107 grams) maple syrup, 1 tablespoon lemon zest, 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
- Add the almond flour, sifted coconut flour, baking soda and salt.1 1/3 cups (133 grams) almond flour, 2 tablespoons (17 grams) coconut flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/8 teaspoon salt
- If the dough is too soft to roll into balls, refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C).
- Line a baking sheet with a piece of parchment paper or a Silpat.
- Roll the dough into twenty-four 3/4" balls and place 1" apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Press the balls down slightly and bake for 10 minutes. The cookies should crackle a little.
- Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are cool, assemble the cookie sandwiches by placing 2 teaspoons of curd between two cookies.1/3 - 1/2 cup lemon curd
- Place the cookies in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Notes
- Using unrefined coconut oil would yield cookies with some coconut flavor. If you want truly lemony cookies, you have to use refined coconut oil.
- The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.
Nutrition
Calories: 158kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 92mgPotassium: 21mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 0.3IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 11
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