Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Mix the dates and almond butter in a food processor, to form a paste.
Add the date paste to a mixer, and combine the wet ingredients - egg, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
Add the dry ingredients - almond flour, coconut flakes, lemon zest, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined.
Use a medium cookie scoop to place cookies on a baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Lightly press each cookie with a fork to flatten.
Bake for ~12 minutes, or until cookies are light brown on the bottom.