Description
These No-Bake Lemon Cookie Balls are a refreshing and healthy treat made with almond flour, natural sweetener, and zesty lemon. They require no oven and come together quickly, making them perfect for a light dessert or snack that’s both low-carb and gluten-free.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 1/4 cups Almond Flour
- 2 tablespoons Powdered Erythritol
- 1 Lemon (zest only)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a saucepan over low heat or in the microwave using a microwave-safe bowl, gently melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter until just liquid, taking care not to burn it.
- Mix Ingredients: In a small mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, powdered erythritol, lemon zest from one lemon, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Pour in the melted butter and stir well until the mixture reaches the consistency of sticky cookie dough.
- Form Balls: Pinch off pieces of the dough and roll each into approximately 2-inch balls. Arrange the formed cookie balls onto a plate or tray.
- Chill to Set: Place the plate in the refrigerator and chill for about 1 hour. This allows the cookie balls to firm up and hold their shape before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon zest for the brightest flavor; avoid the bitter white pith.
- Powdered erythritol is used here as a low-carb sweetener, but you may substitute with powdered sugar if not following a low-carb diet.
- Store leftover cookie balls in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free and can be made dairy-free by substituting butter with coconut oil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: no-bake, lemon cookie balls, almond flour dessert, healthy snack, low-carb, gluten-free, keto dessert
