Lemon cookies

Portions:20
Total time 35 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 125 ml 4 fl oz oil
  • 4 tablespoons soya yogurt
  • 3 lemons
  • 125 g light muscovado sugar
  • 165 g 5½ oz gluten-free plain flour
  • 75 g 3 oz gluten-free rolled oats
  • 40 g 1½ oz millet flakes
  • 40 g 1½ oz desiccated coconut, plus 1 tablespoon for dusting

Instructions

  • Mix together the olive oil, yogurt, juice of 1 lemon and grated rind of 2 lemons in a bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the sugar, flour, oats, millet and coconut.
  • Stir the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix to form a soft dough.
  • Roll the dough into 20 balls, then place on a baking sheet and press down gently.
  • Sprinkle the cookies with the remaining desiccated coconut and the grated rind of 1 lemon.
  • Bake in a preheated oven, 180°C (350°F), Gas Mark 4, for 12–15 minutes until golden.
  • Leave to cool on the sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and leave to cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container and eat within 2–3 days.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

For lemon posset,

mix together 400 g (13 oz) fat-free Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon icing sugar, the grated rind of 3 lemons and 2 teaspoons lemon juice in a bowl. Spoon into 4 small glasses or bowls and chill for at least 1 hour. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon desiccated coconut over the possets, then serve each with 1 Iemon cookie. Calories per serving 238

Nutritional Information

Calories: 146 kcal
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