Keto Lemon Cookies 🍋
These delightful Keto Lemon Cookies are a perfect low-carb, sugar-free treat for any occasion. Made with almond flour and sweetened with erythritol, they offer a bright, zesty lemon flavor with a soft, chewy texture. Easy to bake and irresistibly delicious!
Equipment
- Electric Mixer
- Baking Sheets
- Parchment Paper
- Cookie Scoop
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/3 cup low-carb sweetener Joy Filled Eats Sweetener or similar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 tsp lemon extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups blanched almond flour
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol for dough
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
Topping
- 1/4 cup powdered erythritol for topping
- 1 tsp finely grated lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and 1/3 cup sweetener until they're light and fluffy. Stir in the egg yolk, lemon extract, and vanilla until everything is smoothly combined.
- Gently incorporate the almond flour, 1/4 cup powdered sweetener (for the dough), and baking powder into the wet mixture. Mix until a thick, uniform dough forms. If the dough feels too soft, chill it briefly in the fridge.
- Use a medium cookie scoop (about 2 tablespoons) to portion the dough into 18 even balls.
- In a separate small bowl, combine the remaining 1/4 cup powdered sweetener with the fresh lemon zest. Roll each cookie dough ball in this sweet and zesty topping until fully coated.
- Place the coated cookie balls about 3 inches apart on your prepared baking sheets. Bake for 12-14 minutes, or until the edges are just golden and the tops look set. For thinner cookies, gently press down on the balls before baking.
- Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheets before moving them. This helps them firm up and prevents crumbling. If they seem a bit delicate, refrigerate them briefly to set.
Notes
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 92
- Total Carbs: 2.1g (Net Carbs: 1.3g)
- Fats: 8.8g
- Protein: 2.2g
