Gluten Free Lemon Drop Cookies

If you are looking for a gluten-free dessert with a lot of flavor, these lemon drop cookies are just the right thing! They are a homemade cookie recipe with lemon icing. They are easy to make and bake in just about ten minutes.
Gluten Free Lemon Drop Cookies
If you are looking for a gluten-free dessert with a lot of flavor, these lemon drop cookies are just the right thing! They are a homemade cookie recipe with lemon icing. They are easy to make and bake in just about ten minutes.
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Gluten Free Lemon Drop Cookies

The Holiday Season is in full swing and I am feeling a little behind! For some reason it just snuck up on me and now there are just 12 short days until Christmas! One of my favorite things about this time of year is holiday baking, but I have been so busy that I had not made time for it! So last night I put everything aside and made a batch of these delicious Gluten Free Lemon Drop Cookies.
 
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Gluten Free Lemon Drop Cookies
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What do I need to make the Lemon Flavored Cookies?

This gluten-free cookie recipe is very simple to make! You will need the following ingredients:

Kitchen Items Needed:

Gluten Free Lemon Drop Cookies

These drop cookies are quick & easy to make and have a light lemony flavor. I have made them Gluten Free by switching out the regular flour for Coconut Flour & All Purpose Gluten Free Flour. Bob's Red Mill is a great brand to use for both types of flour here!

Gluten Free Lemon Drop Cookies

Also, I used 2 Tablespoons of Coconut Oil in place of 2 Tablespoons of Butter. I love coconut oil and try to sneak it into as many recipes as I can because of the wonderful health benefits it provides. It is important to use a high quality extra virgin coconut oil, such as Nature's Way, when using it in place of butter for baking to achieve similar results.

Gluten Free Lemon Drop Cookies

How do I Make Gluten-Free Lemon Drop Cookies?

This easy drop cookie recipe comes together quickly with just a few simple steps.

Step 1: Make the Cookie Dough

Start off by preheating the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, butter, coconut oil, butter and lemon rind with an electric mixer. Then, add honey, lemon extract and egg to butter/sugar mixture and beat until well-combined.

In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the coconut flour and gluten free all purpose flour with the baking powder and salt. Add flour mixture alternating with yogurt to butter/sugar mixture and mix until well combined.

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Gluten Free Lemon Drop Cookies

Step 2: Drop onto Baking Sheet and Bake Cookies

Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of cookie dough onto parchment lined baking sheet spaced 2 inches apart. Placd on center rack in oven and bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Take out of oven and remove cookies from baking sheet and place on a wire baking rack.

Gluten Free Lemon Drop Cookies

Step 3: Ice the Lemon Drop Cookies and Enjoy!

For the icing, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl. Brush icing on top of warm cookies and sprinkle with bits of lemon rind. Enjoy!

Gluten Free Lemon Drop Cookies

So Tell Me...

Did the holidays sneak up on you or are you right on schedule? Do you enjoy holiday baking? Have you ever tried using coconut oil in place of butter for baking or cooking? Have you tried making a gluten free version of a favorite recipe?

Thank you so much for stopping by! As always, I would love to hear your thoughts in the comments section below. Have a great week!

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Gluten Free Lemon Drop Cookies

Gluten Free Lemon Drop Cookies

If you are looking for a gluten-free dessert with a lot of flavor, these lemon drop cookies are just the right thing! They are a homemade cookie recipe with lemon icing. They are easy to make and bake in just about ten minutes.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 18 Cookies
Calories: 168kcal

Ingredients

For Icing

  • 1 Cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 2 teaspoon Lemon Rind grated

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, beat together the sugar, butter, coconut oil, butter and lemon rind with an electric mixer.
  • Then, add honey, lemon extract and egg to butter/sugar mixture and beat until well-combined.
  • In a separate medium-sized bowl, whisk together the coconut flour and gluten free all purpose flour with the baking powder and salt.
  • Add flour mixture alternating with yogurt to butter/sugar mixture and mix until well combined.
  • Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of cookie dough onto parchment lined baking sheet spaced 2 inches apart. 
  • Place on center rack in oven and bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Take out of oven and remove cookies from baking sheet and place on a wire baking rack.

For Icing:

  • For the icing, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl. Brush icing on top of warm cookies and sprinkle with bits of lemon rind.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 74mg | Potassium: 45mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 114IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg

 

 

13 Comments

  1. My grandmother was diagnosed with celiac's disease about 7 years ago, so hasn't been able to have anything like this in so long. Next time I am there, I need to try to make these for her, I bet she would be so excited!
  2. It's only my hubby and I so I'm trying not to bake too much! I am planning a batch of cut-out sugar cookies, though. These sound so amazing . . . lemon is one of my favorite flavors :)
  3. Wow these look incredible! I love lemon scones so I know I will love these lemon drop cookies! -Tonya Morris
  4. Lemon anything is delicious! I haven't even started Christmas baking, although it isn't something I usually do anyway. I'd like to start this year though!
  5. Everyone's gluten-filled Christmas cookies have been making me jealous. Can't wait to try this recipe and finally get my sugar fix!
  6. I’m having a massive cookie baking day with family next weekend. I’m adding this recipe to the list. It looks delicious!
  7. NO but I am totally tempted to try the coconut oil swap now! And one of my best friends LOVES lemon cookies, so should try these when she visits next! :) ]

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