Lemon Pixie Cookies: A Zesty, Melt-in-Your-Mouth Delight
These Lemon Pixie Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are easy to make and can be tailored to fit keto, gluten-free, or vegan diets. A delightful treat for lemon lovers!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 5 large or 10 small cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 1 cup almond flour (or nut-free alternative)
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar or erythritol
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp baking soda
- 2 tbsp butter or coconut oil
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- Optional powdered sugar or erythritol for rolling
Instructions
- Melt butter or oil. Stir all ingredients to form a dough.
- Roll dough into balls and refrigerate for a chewier texture (or bake immediately).
- Roll balls in powdered sugar (optional), then bake at 325°F for 10 minutes.
- Press cookies flat and let cool completely before handling.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, refrigerate the dough before baking.
- Try swapping lemon for orange zest and juice for a fun twist.
