Description
Soft, chewy, and citrusy low-carb lemon bar cookies, perfect for keto diets all year round. |
Ingredients
For the Cookie Base:
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1 cup almond flour
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2 tbsp coconut flour
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¼ cup granulated erythritol (like Swerve or Lakanto)
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¼ tsp baking powder
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⅛ tsp salt
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¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 egg
For the Lemon Topping:
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¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
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1 tbsp lemon zest
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2 eggs
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⅓ cup powdered erythritol
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2 tbsp almond flour
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1 tbsp coconut flour
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Optional: ¼ tsp turmeric (for color)
Instructions
🧁 Step 1: Prepare the Cookie Dough
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a small baking pan (8×8”) with parchment paper.
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In a bowl, whisk together almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated erythritol until fluffy.
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Add in the egg and vanilla extract, then mix until well combined.
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Slowly add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until a dough forms.
Tip: If the dough feels too sticky, chill it for 10–15 minutes to make it easier to spread.
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Press the dough evenly into the lined pan and bake for 10–12 minutes or until lightly golden around the edges. Set aside to cool.
🍋 Step 2: Make the Lemon Filling
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In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth.
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Add lemon juice, lemon zest, powdered erythritol, almond flour, and coconut flour. Whisk until lump-free.
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Optionally add turmeric for a richer yellow hue.
Pro Tip: Strain the lemon mixture if you prefer a silky-smooth texture.
🔄 Step 3: Assemble & Bake Again
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Once the base has cooled slightly, pour the lemon topping over it evenly.
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Return the pan to the oven and bake at 325°F (160°C) for 15–18 minutes or until the center is set.
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Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours for best results.
✂️ Step 4: Slice & Serve
Cut into 8 cookies and enjoy! These store beautifully in the fridge for up to 5 days and freeze well too.
Notes
Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month. Optional turmeric for color. |
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cookies
- Calories: 175
- Sugar: 0.5g (natural from lemon)
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g total (2.5g net)
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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