Everyone has a craving occasionally and lately mine has been lemon cookies. I remember eating the store-brand cookies when I was kid, they were filled with lemon cream and sandwiched between two crispy cookies that were the best at absorbing milk.
As I moved around through life, everywhere I ended up had a store-brand lemon cookie that tasted just like the ones I had when I was a kid. So, every now and then when I get that craving I just run to the store and pick up a package of these for usually very cheap.
Well since I have been on the Specific Carbohydrate diet, also known as SCD ( you can find more information about this diet, here.) I have been craving these cookies and I know there is no easy trip to the store that will end with me satisfying my craving.
As with all of my favorite recipes, I have decided to recreate this tasty treat while leaving out all of the bad stuff. Even if you are not following SCD, you will love these cookies and have a hard time believing they are Gluten & Sugar-Free!
What you’ll need for the SCD Lemon Cookies:
2 Cups of Almond Flour
3 Tablespoons of Butter
1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
1/4 Cup of Lemon Juice
1/4 Cup of Honey
1 Teaspoon Lemon Zest
1/2 Cup of Unsweetened Apple Sauce
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Mix all ingredients in a mixer until a dough forms. Scoop out 1 Tablespoon at a time to form cookies on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
Bake for about 12-15 minutes
What you will need for the Icing:
1 Tablespoon of Lemon Juice
2 Tablespoons of Honey
2 Tablespoons of Coconut Oil
Beat all ingredients well and wait until cookies are cooled before adding icing.
Put cookies in the refrigerator to cool completely. Mine were perfect after 3 hours and I leave them in the fridge until they are all gone!
Enjoy!
SCD Lemon Cookies
Ingredients
- 2 Cups of Almond Flour
- 3 Tablespoons of Butter, softened
- 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 Tablespoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 Cup of Lemon Juice
- 1/4 Cup of Honey
- 1 Teaspoon Lemon Zest
- 1/2 Cup of Unsweetened Apple Sauce
- What you will need for the Icing:
- 2 Tablespoons of Lemon Juice
- 2 Tablespoon of Honey
- 2 Tablespoons of Coconut Oil
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Mix all ingredients in a mixer until a dough forms. Scoop out 1 Tablespoon at a time to form cookies on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
Bake for about 12-15 minutes
Cool before Icing and refrigerate after icing for at least 3 hours.
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My journey started after a Crohn's disease diagnosis, inspiring a commitment to well-being. This site shares my distinctive approach to healthy living with my collection of nutritious recipes that boast authentic flavors, mimicking the indulgence of traditional dishes. I love sharing guilt free recipes for low carb, keto, gluten-free, paleo, and the specific carbohydrate diet. I also share tips on natural living, including homemade cleaners and cleaning hacks. I also share my experience as a veterinary technician and pet groomer, to integrate pet health tips, homemade dog food recipes, and grooming insights to ensure your pets thrive.
Lisa
Thursday 23rd of December 2021
I made these and they were delicious! Addicting, actually. When I finished one, I just wanted more. I made my applesauce fresh and it was very thick. I used a scoop to make balls. The batter was loose. Next time I might add a little more almond flour.
Lori Cole
Sunday 25th of November 2018
There's something definitely missing from this recipe. It was impossible to form a tablespoon cookie from a liquid mixture. There was no dough. It was all liquid. A total waste of ingredients and time.
Melissa
Monday 26th of November 2018
Hi Lori, thanks for stopping by and letting me know your thoughts on this recipe. I will be sure to remake this one and make sure everything is listed properly. When having technical problems with the site, the plugins used to share the recipes can sometimes fail, so I will be sure to update after I try it out. Thanks again for stopping by and I am so sorry for your trouble.