Lemon Zest Healthy Sugar Cookies
Delight in these light and zesty healthy sugar cookies made with fresh lemon zest and wholesome ingredients for a naturally sweet treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the whole wheat flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, mix melted coconut oil and maple syrup until combined.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice to the wet ingredients and mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Flatten each cookie slightly with the back of a spoon or your fingers.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For an extra burst of flavor, sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top of the cookies before baking.
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