Description
These Lemon Oatmeal No Bake Cookies are light, zesty, and irresistibly chewy. Perfect for summer treats or a quick snack, they come together without an oven and are bursting with lemony goodness.
Ingredients
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup milk
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups quick-cooking oats
Instructions
1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a saucepan, combine butter, milk, sugar, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat.
3. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.
4. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
5. Add oats and stir until fully coated.
6. Drop spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet.
7. Let cookies cool and set at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
8. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
If you prefer a stronger lemon flavor, increase the zest by 1 extra tablespoon.
These cookies stay fresh at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: lemon oatmeal no bake cookies, no bake cookies, lemon cookies