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A lemon blueberry crinkle cookie on a cooling rack showing details of the powdered sugar cracking. Lemon slices and more cookies in the background.

Vegan Lemon Blueberry Crinkle Cookies (Gluten Free)


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5 from 2 reviews

Description

These Vegan Lemon Blueberry Crinkle Cookies check all the boxes! Powdered sugar that just melts in your mouth, a satisfyingly crispy golden bottom that provides a slight crunch when you first bite into it, and finally a perfectly chewy center you can really sink your teeth into!


Ingredients

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1 1/2 cups Almond Flour (6 oz or 170 grams)

1/2 Tablespoon Cornstarch

1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda

1/4 teaspoon Salt

3 Tablespoons Cashew Butter

2 Tablespoons Maple Syrup

2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice

1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest (about 1 large lemon)

1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

1/2 teaspoon Almond Extract

3 ounces Dried Blueberries (about a heaping 1/2 cup)

1/2 cup Powdered Sugar (for rolling)


Instructions

  1. Gather your ingredients, preheat your oven to 350 F (175 C), and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine dry ingredients. In a medium mixing bowl, add the almond flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Stir to combine.
  3. Whisk wet ingredients. In a separate bowl, add the cashew butter, lemon juice, lemon zest (about 1 large lemon), and extracts. Whisk until smooth and well-combined. (Tip: Remember to zest your lemon before cutting it!)
  4. Combine wet & dry ingredients: Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until fully combined.
  5. Gently fold the dried blueberries into the dough. The dough should be slightly sticky.

  6. Use a cookie scoop to form cookies and drop individually into the powdered sugar. Roll the cookie around to coat evenly. I used a 1 ¾ inch cookie scoop, if you don't have a cookie scoop simply use a spoon to portion the dough.
  7. Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 16-18 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the tops have cracked open. Makes about 10-12 cookies, depending on the size of the scoop used.

Makes approximately 10-12 cookies about 2 inches in size.

Notes

Zesting the Lemon: Zest the lemon before cutting it to get the full flavor. Only zest the yellow part, avoid the bitter white pith. Fresh zest makes the lemon flavor pop!
Achieving the Perfect Crinkle: No chilling required! Roll the dough in powdered sugar before baking for that classic crinkle effect and crispy, golden bottom.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 17 minutes
  • Category: Cookies, Desserts
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: Plant Based