Description
These Lemon Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies combine the wholesome texture of rolled oats with the bright, refreshing flavor of fresh lemon zest and juice. Easy to prepare without an oven, they are perfect for a quick, sweet, and tangy treat during warm weather or any time you crave a no-fuss dessert.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Baking Sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent the cookies from sticking and allow easy removal once set.
- Melt Butter and Combine Sugars: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Boil Mixture: Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and let it boil for 1–2 minutes while stirring frequently. This step helps dissolve the sugars and slightly thickens the base.
- Add Vanilla and Dry Ingredients: Remove the saucepan from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract, rolled oats, and shredded coconut until all dry ingredients are fully coated with the lemony mixture.
- Form Cookies: Using a spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Gently flatten each mound slightly if preferred to shape the cookies.
- Cool and Set: Let the cookies cool at room temperature for 20–30 minutes or until firm enough to handle without falling apart.
- Store Properly: Once set, store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for several days.
Notes
- For an added sweet and tangy finish, drizzle the cookies with a lemon glaze made by whisking powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- You can substitute old-fashioned rolled oats with quick oats for a softer texture but keep in mind the consistency might vary.
- These no-bake cookies are ideal for warm-weather treats since they don’t require heating an oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
