Green Tea Lemon Cookies (Gluten-Free)

Great gluten-free cookie to serve as a snack and with coffee or tea. Plus it's easy to make and even the kids can join in the baking fun! Save any broken cookies; they make great ice cream toppings!

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 64 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 cup butter, melted
• ¼ cup agave syrup
• 2 ¼ cups brown rice flour
• ¼ cup pecans, coarsely chopped
• 2 green tea bags (such as Organo™ Gold)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix brown rice flour, brown sugar, pecans, baking soda, and lemon zest together in a mixing bowl. Cut open tea bags and add contents to the bowl. Add butter, agave syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend with a fork until dough comes together.

Step 3

Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on a baking stone.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 11 to 13 minutes. Cool for 1 minute before transferring to a cooling rack. Gently press any broken cookies back together. Let cool. Repeat with remaining cookie dough.