Chewy Lemon Almond Cookies {Paleo + Vegan}

flaxseed meal (mixed with 2.5 Tbsp water, allowed to sit 15 minutes (this is the “flax egg”))

blanched almond flour

tapioca flour (or arrowroot)

baking soda

fine grain sea salt

coconut oil (melted and cooled to almost room temp)

smooth almond butter

pure maple syrup (or raw honey for non-vegan version)

maple sugar (or coconut sugar)

fresh lemon juice

Grated zest of 2 lemons

pure vanilla extract

pure almond extract

organic lemon extract (optional, for extra lemon flavor)

sliced almonds