Bursting with zesty lemon flavour, these thin and extra soft vegan lemon cookies are a lemon lover's dream-come-true. Elevate their sweetness with a luscious sugar lemon glaze for an irresistible kick that will keep you coming back for more.
This is such a quick and easy vegan cookie recipe you’re bound to make it over and over again. It calls for a handful of pantry staples that you simply mix together, stir with a spatula and then drop onto a cookie sheet. That’s it.
There’s no whipping, no kneading, no rolling, no cutting and virtually no dirty dishes - you get to keep your hands and countertop clean!
Here’s why this is bound to become your favourite lemon cookie recipe:
- Minimalist preparation: With just one bowl and a spatula, you can effortlessly whip up these cookies, making them a hassle-free addition to your baking repertoire.
- Seven simple ingredients: Embrace simplicity with a handful of pantry staples that come together to create magic in every bite.
- Ready in 20 minutes: Indulge in the luxury of freshly baked cookies without the lengthy wait. These vegan lemon cookies are ready to eat in just 20 minutes from start to finish.
- Mess-free baking: Bid farewell to messy kitchen cleanup as these cookies require no kneading, rolling, or cutting, allowing you to keep your hands and countertop pristine.
Ingredients You’ll Need to Make Vegan Lemon Cookies
All-purpose flour - if you’re measuring in cups, make sure to use the “spoon and level” method: using a spoon, scoop the flour into the measuring cup, then use the back of a knife to level off the top of the measuring cup.
Sugar - granulated sugar works well in this recipe. I don't recommend reducing or omitting the amount, as these cookies have a very strong lemon flavour that needs to be sweetened.
Baking soda - works as a leavening agent. Don't substitute it with baking powder!
Salt - adding salt to sweet recipes helps to bring out the flavours, and it really does make a difference. Use finely ground sea salt, and measure it precisely.
Lemons - the recipe calls for the juice and zest of 2 lemons. Make sure you use organic unwaxed lemons.
Coconut oil - melted refined coconut oil works best, as it has a very neutral flavour that lets the lemons shine. I don't recommend reducing the amount, as fat is an important factor in the taste and texture of these cookies.
Vanilla extract - adds the special sweet aroma and taste.
How to Make Lemon Cookies
Mix the Ingredients
Start by combining all the ingredients in a mixing bowl, then stir until a smooth and cohesive batter forms.
Form Cookie Dough Balls
Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of the cookie dough and drop them onto a cookie sheet, ensuring they are spaced approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
Bake to Perfection
Next, place the cookie sheet in a preheated oven and bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until they achieve a golden brown hue around the edges.
Prepare the Lemon Glaze
While the cookies are cooling, prepare the lemon glaze by combining powdered sugar and freshly squeezed lemon juice in a bowl. Mix the ingredients together using a spoon until a smooth and pourable consistency is achieved.
Drizzle with Glaze
Once the cookies have cooled slightly, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top of each cookie using a spoon or a pastry brush. Allow the glaze to set before serving or storing the cookies.
How Long Do These Cookies Keep?
When stored in an airtight container at room temperature, these lemon cookies will stay fresh for 4 to 5 days.
Do They Freeze?
Yes, these cookies are perfect for freezing. Once they're cool, place them in an airtight container, separated with a piece of parchment paper. This way, they won't stick together and you'll be able to take them out by one by whenever the craving strikes.
How Many Calories Are in One Lemon Cookie?
One vegan lemon cookie has approximately 200 calories.
More Vegan Lemon Desserts?
If you’re a fan of lemons, make sure to check out my other vegan lemon recipes:
Looking for a Different Vegan Cookie Recipe?
If you’re up for baking a different vegan cookie, try these chocolate oatmeal cookies, snickerdoodles, these steel cut oats cookies or coconut cookies.
Click here for a complete listing of vegan cookie recipes.
Vegan Lemon Cookies
ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (~ 2 lemons)
- ⅓ cup coconut oil, melted
- ¼ cup lemon juice (~ 2 lemons)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Lemon Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or water
instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, stir together flour, sugar, soda, salt, and zest.
- Make a well in the center and fill with the liquid ingredients. If you're making the glaze with lemon juice, reserve 1 tablespoon of lemon juice for later.
- Stir together with a spatula until well blended.
- Drop the batter by tablespoons about 2 inches apart on a cookie sheet.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Prepare your lemon glaze by adding the ingredients to a bowl and mixing it with a spoon.
- When the cookies are completely cool, use a teaspoon to drizzle the glaze over the cookies.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
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anisah says
AMAZING!!!!! Thank you I love you <3 These were absolutely delicious and ridiculously easy to make. Already planning when I'm going to make these next.
Ana says
Thank you! I'm so glad you liked them.
Brigitte says
I previously commented , now my cookies are baked and cooled . I didn’t add the glaze I was wondering if this would be too sweet but they are perfect , crispy edges wow the flavor is spot on , next time I will add one more tbs lemon juice I like my sweet just a tad sweet ..I baked mine for 14 minutes I used a cookie cutter the dough was more for a rolling cookie . It gave me 17 cookies