LEMON COOKIES

LEMON COOKIES

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Preparation time: 15 minutes

Yield: 2-dozen cookies

3/4-cup maple syrup

1/2-cup coconut oil

1 lemon, juice and zest

2 1/2-cups whole-wheat pastry flour

1-teaspoon baking soda

1/2-teaspoon salt

In a standing mixing bowl, mix together the maple syrup, oil, lemon juice, and zest.

In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.

Add the dry to the wet and mix until uniform.   

Pat the dough into a roll and wrap in plastic wrap.  Refrigerate for 30 minutes. 

Slice roll into cookies 1/4-inch thick.

Bake on parchment lined baking sheets at 350 degrees for 11 minutes or until lightly golden.