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Lemon Pixie Cookies Recipe | Easy Gluten Free Grain Free Desserts

Lemon Pixie Cookies shine in this bright, airy photo styled for Gf Sugar Free Desserts and soft, chewy citrus cravings.
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These Lemon Pixie Cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with bright citrus flavor. They are simple to make, naturally adaptable, and perfect for anyone craving a fresh-tasting cookie with a tender bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup almond flour, or use a nut-free lemon cookie alternative
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar or erythritol
  • Zest from 1 lemon
  • A scant 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons butter or coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • Optional powdered sugar or erythritol for coating

Instructions

  1. Melt the butter or coconut oil and let it cool just slightly so it is warm but not hot. This helps it blend smoothly into the dough without scrambling the texture.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the almond flour, powdered sugar or erythritol, lemon zest, salt, and baking soda. Stir these dry ingredients together so they distribute evenly.
  3. Add the melted butter or oil, vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Mix everything until a dough forms. The dough should feel soft and cohesive, with no dry patches left behind.
  4. Use a spoon or cookie scoop to portion the dough into small balls. Roll them gently with your hands until smooth. If the dough feels too soft, chill the balls until firm. For a chewier cookie, refrigerate the dough balls for several hours or overnight. If you are short on time, you can bake them right away.
  5. If you want a sweet exterior, roll each dough ball in extra powdered sugar or erythritol before baking. This adds a pretty finish and a little extra sweetness on the outside.
  6. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper so the cookies bake evenly and lift off easily after baking.
  7. Arrange the cookie balls on the lined tray with space between each one. Bake for about 10 minutes on the center rack. The cookies should look set but still soft.
  8. Remove the tray from the oven and immediately use the back of a spoon to gently press each cookie into shape. This gives them their classic pixie-cookie look and helps them finish setting properly.
  9. Let the cookies cool completely on the tray before handling them. They will be fragile while warm, but they firm up as they cool and become much easier to move.
  10. Once cool, serve and enjoy. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.

Notes

  • For a lemon-to-orange swap, replace the lemon zest and juice with orange zest and juice.
  • Do not substitute a different flour unless you are using a tested nut-free alternative.
  • Chill the dough if you want thicker, chewier cookies.
  • These cookies are delicate when warm, so handle them gently until fully cooled.

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