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Lemony Cookies

Parchment paper, for lining the sheet pan

1 large egg

2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (or more if you prefer sweeter cookies)

2 tablespoons coconut oil or ghee, melted

2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

ВЅ teaspoon vanilla extract

2 cups almond flour

1 tablespoon lemon zest

Вј teaspoon baking soda

  1. Preheat the oven to 350В°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, mix together the egg, honey or maple syrup, coconut oil or ghee, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. In a medium-size mixing bowl, mix together the almond flour, lemon zest and baking soda, combining well.
  3. Pour the liquid mixture into the dry mixture, stirring
    to incorporate.
  4. Using your hands, form the dough into Ping-Pong ball–size balls and place them on the prepared sheet pan. Using the bottom of a glass, the bottom of a jar or some other flat surface, flatten the dough balls so that they are about 1⁄4 inch thick.
  5. Bake the cookies for 10 to 15 minutes, or until they start to brown around the edges.

VariationS: Feel free to use some orange in addition to or in place of the lemon. Or some dried fruit (apricots, raisins) added would taste great, too!