Description
Creamy lemon oatmeal no-bake cookies deliver a zesty twist on classic comfort treats. Cool, tangy flavors mingle with sweet oats, promising a refreshing dessert you’ll crave after every meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies Base:
- 2.5 cups quick oats
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup milk
Main Flavor Components:
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare a chilled surface by lining a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring a non-stick foundation for the cookies.
- Craft a sweet base in a saucepan by melting butter over medium heat, then incorporate sugar, milk, and vibrant lemon zest. Bring the mixture to a gentle bubbling state, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes to develop a smooth consistency.
- Transform the liquid mixture into a cookie foundation by removing from heat and vigorously blending in rolled oats, tangy lemon juice, aromatic vanilla extract, and a whisper of salt until thoroughly integrated.
- Shape the cookie mixture into delicate rounds, using a spoon to deposit approximately 1 tablespoon portions onto the prepared baking sheet. Allow the cookies to solidify naturally at room temperature for 30-45 minutes.
- Create a luminous lemon glaze by whisking powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice and delicate zest until achieving a silky, pourable consistency.
- Enhance the cookies by generously drizzling or elegantly dipping each one into the bright lemon glaze. Position the glazed cookies back on the baking sheet and permit them to set for an additional 15 minutes until the topping crystallizes.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth mixing and even distribution of ingredients.
- Use a microplane or fine grater to collect only the yellow part of the lemon peel, avoiding the bitter white pith underneath.
- Substitute regular oats with certified gluten-free oats to make the recipe safe for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator to help cookies set faster, reducing waiting time to about 15-20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg