Lemon Meltaways
Updated Jun 26, 2018, Published Apr 04, 2014
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Ingredients
- 1¼ cups almond flour (or finely ground almonds or cashews)
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (plus extra for rolling)
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 3 tablespoons honey, coconut nectar, or Grade B maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil, gently melted (not hot)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean)
Directions
In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, process the almond flour, 1 cup shredded coconut, coconut flour, and sea salt until finely ground. Add the sweetener, coconut oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Process until a rough dough forms. Form the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in shredded coconut if desired.
For a no-bake treat, simply refrigerate until firm and enjoy! For a more traditional meltaway cookie texture, place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 250ºF for 20 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. Cool completely. Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Servings
Makes about 24 cookies
