Sugar Free Lemon Cookie Recipe (2024)

Satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt with this delicious and super soft Sugar Free Lemon Cookie recipe! Made with fresh lemon zest, natural sweeteners, and no added sugars, these cookies are a healthier twist on a classic favorite.

Plus, they're easy to make and perfect for a snack or dessert. Keto, Low carb and diabetic friendly cookies everyone can enjoy.

Why you'll love this sugar free lemon cookie recipe

There are several reasons why you will love this sugar-free lemon cookie recipe:

• Healthier Option: These cookies are sugar-free, making them a healthier option for those who are looking to reduce their sugar intake.
• Lemon Flavor: The lemon flavor in these cookies is refreshing and tangy, making them perfect for a treat or for satisfying your sweet tooth.
• Easy to Make: This recipe is easy to follow and doesn't require many ingredients, so you can whip up a batch of cookies in no time.
• Customizable: You can easily adjust the recipe to suit your preferences. For example, you could add some chopped nuts or swap out the lemon flavor for a lime flavor.

Main ingredients

Simple and easy-to-follow recipe with only a few ingredients to make these low carb lemon cookies.

• Almond Flour: made from ground blanched almonds and is low carb and gluten free.
• Powdered Sweetener: feel free to use your preferred sweetener like erythritol, monk fruit or allulose. We also use some for rolling the cookies.
• Lemon Zest and Lemon Juice: we want all those lemony citrusy flavors coming through in these cookies.
• Egg Whites: egg whites create a heavier dough that gives up less moisture and steam, this is what you want for these lemon cookies.
• Yellow Food Coloring: totally optional but I like adding a little bit of yellow to these cookies, it's totally for aesthetics and not flavor.

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Steps by step instructions

How to make this sugar free lemon cookie recipe?

STEP 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F.

In a large mixing bowl whisk together the almond flour and a ¾ cup of powdered sweetener. Then add the egg whites, lemon juice and zest and the food coloring (if using).

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Recipe tips

Here are some helpful tips to make these lemon sugar cookies.

• Use Fresh Lemon Juice: Fresh lemon juice will give your cookies a bright and tangy flavor, so it's worth taking the extra time to squeeze your own lemons instead of using bottled juice.
• Don't Overbake: Overbaking your cookies can result in a dry and crumbly texture. Keep a close eye on your cookies while they bake and remove them from the oven as soon as they start to turn light brown around the edges.
• Lemon Extract: If you want to add more lemon flavor to your sugar-free lemon cookies, you can add lemon extract to the recipe. Start by adding a few drops of lemon extract to the dough and mix well. Taste the dough and add more extract as needed. Be careful not to add too much extract as it can give the cookies a bitter taste.

Storage

To store sugar-free lemon cookies, allow them to cool completely and then place them in an airtight container. You can store them at room temperature for up to 5 days or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

For longer storage, you can freeze the cookies for up to 2-3 months. When you're ready to enjoy them, simply thaw the cookies at room temperature or reheat them in the oven for a few minutes.

Recipe variations

These sugar free lemon cookies are perfect but if you want to have fun and make a few variations here are a few ideas.

• Flavor Variations: Instead of lemon, you can try other citrus flavors, such as lime or orange. You can also add other flavors, such as vanilla extract or almond extract.
• Add-ins: You can add chopped nuts, such as almonds or pecans, or dried fruit, such as cranberries or raisins, to the cookie dough for added texture and flavor.
• Icing: You can make a simple icing by mixing together powdered erythritol, lemon juice, and a little water, and drizzle it over the cooled cookies.
• Shape: Instead of traditional round cookies, you can shape the dough into bars or cut-out shapes using cookie cutters for a fun twist on the classic cookie.
• Almond Flour Substitution: You can substitute the almond flour with other gluten-free flours, such as coconut flour.

Frequently asked questions

Sugar Free Lemon Cookie Recipe

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Satisfy your sweet tooth without the guilt with our delicious sugar-free lemon cookie recipe! Made with fresh lemon zest, natural sweeteners, and no added sugars.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 83kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g

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