I have had intense lemon curd cravings all this week, so it was decided that my next recipe had to feature it in some way or another.
Well, these cookies are super lemony and definitely satisfy my cravings.
Also, if there is such thing as a craving for using cookie cutters, then I’m good for that too.
Below is the recipe for the lemon sugar cookies which are gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, vegan etc etc.
They are super delicious with a great texture, not to mention a much healthier alternative to most sugar cookies. These are, as I say, lemon cookies but I accidentally left out the lemon zest on this batch…
They still tasted great though and the lemon curd definitely made up for the lack of lemon in the first batch of cookies!
Paleo Lemon Curd Sandwich Cookies
Delicious vegan and gluten-free lemon cookies. Makes roughly 20 cookie halves (using a 2 ½ inch cookie cutter)
Ingredients
- 200 g / 2 cups ground almonds
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder or tapioca flour
- ¼ tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- 60 ml / ¼ cup coconut oil, melted
- 60 ml / ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 small lemon
- Vegan Lemon Curd
Instructions
- In a food processor, blitz the ground almonds, arrowroot powder, baking soda and salt together to make a fine, powdery flour. Sift into a bowl and discard the lumpy bits left in the sieve.
- Add the coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla and lemon zest to the food processor and mix until everything is combined.
- Now add back in the ground almonds and arrowroot flour and mix to create a dough.
- Once the mixture balls into a soft dough, turn it out between two sheets of cling film. Roll it to about ½ cm thickness then refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to let it firm up.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 170c. and line a baking tray with greaseproof paper.
- Once the dough is more firm, cut out your cookies using a cookie cutter - half of them should be full cookies and half should have a cut-out middle for the lemon curd to peek through!
- Arrange them onto a baking tray and bake for 8-10 minutes. You may need to keep an eye on the oven and turn the tray around to make sure it bakes evenly and doesn't brown too much.
- Leave to cool on a cooling rack before adding the lemon curd.
- Put a dollop of the lemon curd on one cookie and sandwich together with another. Serve and enjoy!
Lisa is Robertson says
These are delicious!!
Alison says
Made these today as a thank you gift for a vegan friend. Fab!!! My husband and daughter were very unhappy when I gift-wrapped them so, of course, I had to make another batch! Thank you for this fab recipe!
Esther says
will almond flour work in place of ground almonds?
Aimee says
Hi Esther, yes! They’re pretty much the same thing. The almond flour you find in the states might be a bit finer but should work out the same amount. I’ve used it 1:1 in other recipes with no issues. Let me know how you get on :)
Kayla says
These were great, but I had to figure out what to do with the baking powder and salt, since they weren’t mentioned in the recipe.
Aimee says
Hi Kayla, sorry about that! I will edit it now, thanks for letting me know. SO pleased they turned out great :-)
Jade Scott says
Omg, omg, omg, I love lemon curd and NO EGGS! Happy dancing feet. I’m.paleo due too chemical sensitivities and allergies. When the Scottish fair came to town I would go just to but lemon Scottish shortbread and lemon curd for dipping. Thank you.I’ll make this one day.
Aimee says
Haha! You are so welcome, Jade! It’s awesome stuff, couldn’t be without lemon curd in my life. Let me know if you try it!
Vicky and Ruth - May I Have That Recipe? says
I love lemon in food and desserts. A vegan lemon curd, love the idea and loved that you added some turmeric for color. It is genius !
Aimee says
Thanks!
Signe Cecilie Rischel says
Looks cute, sounds great.
Sorry, but can’t find it, – how much turmeric would that be?
[email protected] says
Wowza, these flowery lemon curd sandwich cookies look beyond gorgeous…
I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE THEM!
Thank you for making these cookies vegan (and grain-free, what a bonus!) The recipe looks like a definite keeper, I’m saving it in my Evernote’s recipes and will make them all year long! I think I will eat the whole batch within a day and I also have intense lemon curd cravings, too and these are perfect to end my cravings! xx
Aimee says
Thank you lovely :-) And I’m glad it’s not just me who gets intense lemon curd cravings!
Consuelo @ Honey & Figs says
These look plain adorable and I cannot believe how healthy you made them without sacrificing on flavor or looks! :O Cutest cookies ever I tell you!
Aimee says
Thanks Consuelo :D I hate sacrificing on looks and flavour!
Vicky says
These are so so very pretty! I love your recipe for lemon curd – I will have to try it!
Aimee says
I found the recipe online (that I only adapted slightly) and was surprised how well it worked! Let me know if you try it too :-)
Sarah & Arkadi says
these cookies are so cute! the lemon curd is fantastic but does not look like its overwhelming! just the right amount!
Aimee says
Thank you :-) Glad you like them!
[email protected] N Cookies says
“A craving for using cookie cutters” — yes, I experience this all the time! I love the cut-out flower shape in the center of these cookies. So adorable! And I’m realizing that lemon curd is something I just don’t use enough; it needs a more prominent place in my kitchen! This looks like the perfect recipe for me to start with.
Aimee says
It is a craving, isn’t it? I just feel like I have to cut dough into shapes… it’s a need that must be fulfilled! And I felt the same way about lemon curd – I thought “why aren’t I ALWAYS eating lemon curd???”
Monica says
I’m very partial to this partial cookie cutter. I love how you used lemon curd, for both the flavor and the pretty look of it. Definitely great for Mother’s Day or a celebration of spring. Lovely cookies!
Aimee says
I see what you did there! Thanks Monica :-)
Mariana @The Candid Kitchen says
Aimee these look so sweet it’s ridiculous!
Aimee says
Thank you Mariana! ^.^
Jane's Adventures in Dinner says
Two of my faves! Lemon curd and cookies. Thanks for the sunshiney recipe.
Aimee says
“sunshiney recipe” I like that! It sums them up wonderfully :-) Thanks Jane!
dina says
i really enjoy lemon curd. i haven’t had it in a while. your cookies are lovely.
Aimee says
Thank you Dina :-) I think lemon curd is one of those things that when you realise you haven’t eaten it for a long time… you crave it like mad!
Denae says
Lemon cookies sound perfect for spring! Thank you for the recipe! It looks wonderful, I’ve been looking for a shortbread/sugar type cookie that’s grain-free for a long time!
Thank you Aimee!
Aimee says
I’m so glad you like it Denae and I really hope you get to try it! The sugar cookies are lovely on their own too :-)
Tamzin says
OH MY GOD!!!! Two of my favourite things cookies and lemon curd you just made my Wednesday! These sound awesome, pinned!
Aimee says
haha thanks Tamzin! Two of my favourite things also… hence why I just had to put them together!
Helen @ Scrummy Lane says
These are so pretty, Aimee. I’ve always loved lemon curd! I love how you manage to make things healthier all the time too … pretty & cute, tasty and healthy too … bonus!
Aimee says
Thank you Helen! Lovely to hear :-)
Kelly says
These cookies look adorable Aimee! I am such a sucker for lemon treats and the lemon curd sounds super tasty! These cookies are perfect for brightening up any gloomy day :)
Aimee says
Thank you Kelly :-) I am a sucker for lemon treats too… if you couldn’t already tell!
Jessica Edmunds says
Wow these sound really delicious and they look so gorgeous as well!!! Would love to give them a try, I am not great at cooking but these are great xxx
Aimee says
Thanks Jessica :-) They’re really easy to make actually, you should give em a go!
Chrissy says
These are awesome. I can’t wait to make them!
Aimee says
Thanks Chrissy! I hope you do, let me know how they turn out!
Milk and Honey says
I love all things lemon curd. Your cookies are perfection.
Aimee says
Thank you ^.^
Kristi @ Inspiration Kitchen says
What perfect timing Aimee! I had lemon curd for the first time the other day at a wine tasting and I LOVED it!!! And these cookies are so darn cute, how can I resist? I love them!
Aimee says
Ooh lala! Yes, lemon curd is amazing, isn’t it? I’m so glad you like them Kristi :-)
Kate - Gluten Free Alchemist says
Lovely cookies! I love lemon curd with biscuits. These look perfect for Mother’s Day, Easter and any other opportunity to devour them…………
Aimee says
I’d actually never had lemon curd with biscuits before this, now I’m wondering why not!