Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Prep
- Preheat oven to 350F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together almond flour, erythritol, baking powder, and salt until no lumps remain. Break up any sweetener clumps with your fingers.
- Add softened butter, egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Stir with a wooden spoon or spatula until a soft, cohesive dough forms. It will look slightly crumbly at first but keep mixing until it comes together.
- Scoop dough into 1-inch balls (about 1 tablespoon each) and place 2 inches apart on the prepared sheet. Gently flatten each to about half-inch thick with your palm or the bottom of a glass. They won't spread much.
- Bake until edges are just turning golden and tops look set, 11 to 13 minutes. The centers will still feel soft. Let cool on the pan for 10 minutes - they firm up as they cool - then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Whisk powdered erythritol with lemon juice until smooth and pourable. Drizzle over cooled cookies with a spoon or dip the tops. Let glaze set for 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
For the brightest lemon flavor, zest your lemons before juicing them - the oils in the zest carry more flavor than the juice alone. If your dough feels too sticky to handle, chill it for 10 minutes before shaping; almond flour varies in moisture content. These keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week - the glaze stays soft either way.
