Description
Lemon oatmeal no-bake cookies bring zesty sunshine to classic sweet treats with minimal kitchen effort. Quick and simple ingredients combine for a refreshing dessert that delights palates and offers cool comfort without heating up the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups quick oats
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup milk
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2/3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Prepare the workspace by laying out a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring a smooth surface for cookie formation.
- In a saucepan, gently melt butter over medium heat, then incorporate sugar, milk, and aromatic lemon zest. Allow the mixture to reach a soft bubbling point, stirring consistently for 1-2 minutes to create a uniform base.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and fold in rolled oats, freshly squeezed lemon juice, fragrant vanilla extract, and a delicate pinch of salt. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly distributed and create a cohesive mixture.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, carefully deposit dollops of the mixture onto the prepared sheet. Gently flatten each mound to create uniform circular shapes, ensuring consistent size and thickness.
- Let the cookies rest at ambient temperature, allowing them to naturally solidify and set for approximately 30-45 minutes until they reach a firm, stable consistency.
- Craft a bright, tangy glaze by whisking powdered sugar with additional lemon juice and zest until achieving a silky, pourable texture.
- Embellish the set cookies by elegantly drizzling or delicately dipping them into the zesty lemon glaze. Allow the cookies to rest for an additional 15 minutes, permitting the glaze to crystallize and create a glossy, appetizing finish.
Notes
- Prep surfaces smartly by using parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and ensure easy cookie removal.
- Control heat carefully when boiling ingredients to avoid burning sugar or scorching the mixture, stirring constantly for even cooking.
- Adjust cookie consistency by adding more oats if mixture seems too runny or extra lemon juice if too thick, ensuring perfect texture.
- Experiment with dietary modifications like using plant-based butter for vegan versions or gluten-free oats for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg