Lemon Macadamia Cookies
Quick and easy to make, these zesty Lemon Macadamia Nut Cookies are a delicious and nourishing snack or treat. The nuts are a rich source of protein, essential fats and fibre. Lemon zest is a concentrated source of vitamins, minerals and antimicrobial and antioxidant compounds. Use the zest of a pesticide-free or organic lemon so you are not ingesting the chemicals and wax often applied to the peel.
Makes: 10–2 cookies
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Lemon Macadamia Cookies
Quick and easy to make, these zesty cookies are a delicious and nourishing snack or treat.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- 150g almond meal
- 55mL macadamia nut oil
- 85g rice-malt syrup or raw honey (taste batter & alter sweetness to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or powder
- Zest 1 large lemon
- 1 tbsp water
- Whole macadamia nuts to top (optional)
Method
- Preheat oven to 150ºC and line tray with baking paper.
- In mixing bowl or food processor, combine all ingredients until well combined.
- Roll tablespoons of mix with wet hands or just drop blobs on baking tray.
- Flatten with back of fork and top with macadamia nut.
- Bake for 15 mins or until starting to brown on top.
- Store airtight in fridge or freezer.
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