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Lemon Oatmeal Cookies No-Bake Recipe

Zesty Lemon Oatmeal Cookies No-Bake Recipe You’ll Love

Try these Lemon Oatmeal Cookies No-Bake Recipe for a quick, zesty treat that’s healthy and family-friendly.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 0.5 cups Butter Can substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free version
  • 1 cups Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can add caramel flavor
  • 0.5 cups Milk Any type works, including almond for dairy-free
  • 0.25 cups Fresh Lemon Juice Fresh is preferable
  • 3 cups Rolled Oats Beware that quick oats can change the final outcome
For Extra Flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Optional but recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adjust to taste
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances sweetness

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt ½ cup of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 1 cup of granulated sugar, ½ cup of milk, and ¼ cup of fresh lemon juice. Bring to a gentle boil for about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Once boiling, keep stirring vigorously for 1 minute to thicken slightly. Remove from heat.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, pour the warm mixture over 3 cups of rolled oats. Stir in zest of one lemon, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until fully combined.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, shaping them into rounds if desired.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until set.
  6. Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy with tea or coffee!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerated for up to 2 weeks. They can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

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