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Lemon Meltaways

April 4, 2014June 26, 2018 by Gluten Free & More No Comments

Ingredients

1¼ cups almond flour (or finely ground almonds or cashews)
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut (plus extra for rolling)
2 tablespoons coconut flour
¼ teaspoon sea salt
3 tablespoons honey, coconut nectar, or Grade B maple syrup
2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil, gently melted (not hot)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean)

Directions

In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, process the almond flour, 1 cup shredded coconut, coconut flour, and sea salt until finely ground. Add the sweetener, coconut oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla. Process until a rough dough forms. Form the dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in shredded coconut if desired.

For a no-bake treat, simply refrigerate until firm and enjoy! For a more traditional meltaway cookie texture, place the balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 250ºF for 20 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through. Cool completely. Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Servings

Makes about 24 cookies

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