Easy Lemon Cookies Vegan Gf

They pack a TON of lemon flavor and require just 8 ingredients, 1 bowl, and 30 minutes to prepare! They’re ideal for spring, especially when you need a super cute and shareable treat! Let’s make cookies!

Inspiration For These Lemon Cookies

We aren’t the first to add lemon to cookies, and we certainly won’t be the last, because…YUM! From Italian lemon cookies (a.k.a. Anginetti) to Lemonade Girl Scout cookies to lemon shortbread and beyond, it’s clear that lemon and cookies belong together. The following is our gluten-free, vegan take on lemon cookies. They have a lemony icing similar to the Italian treat, but their texture more closely resembles a softer shortbread.

How to Make Lemon Cookies

These cookies start with whisking together the sugar and lemon zest. This technique helps bring out the lemon flavor by infusing the sugar with the naturally occurring essential oils in the zest. Then we add a combination of gluten-free flours for the right texture: brown rice flour for structure, tapioca flour for lightness, and almond flour for a nice crumb. Coconut oil gives the cookies a buttery texture, lemon juice adds natural lemon flavor, sea salt enhances it, and (dairy-free) milk helps the dough come together. Then we form the dough into a disc and let it chill in the refrigerator for a quick 5-10 minutes. Chilling isn’t essential, but it makes it easier to roll out the dough since coconut oil is prone to melting. Next, we cut the dough into cookie shapes! And transfer them to a baking sheet for baking. If you don’t have cookie cutters, another option is to roll the dough into a log, freeze it, and then cut into thin slices. When fully baked, these cookies develop golden brown edges and are ready to come out of the oven. Let them cool slightly, then dip in a lemony powdered sugar glaze for vibrant lemon flavor! We hope you LOVE these lemon cookies! They’re:SweetTenderLemonyQuick & easyPerfect for spring& SO Delicious! They’re perfect for baby showers, Easter celebrations, and making the most of citrus season! Pair with a glass of dairy-free milk or a warm cup of English breakfast tea for ultimate comfort.