Description
These Lemon Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies are a delightful treat with a burst of citrus flavor. Quick and easy to make, they are perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings without turning on the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract (optional)
- 2 1/2 cups quick oats
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, and salt. Stir until it boils.
- Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat. Add vanilla extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon extract if using.
- Stir in oats until fully combined and coated.
- Drop scoops onto parchment-lined sheets, flatten, and let set at room temperature or refrigerate.
Notes
- For extra brightness, drizzle with a simple lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Use rolled oats for a chewier texture, though quick oats will help the cookies hold together better.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
