No-Bake Lemon Oat Cookies
A bright, simple treat that comes together in minutes, these No-Bake Lemon Oat Cookies are light, slightly chewy, and bright with lemon aroma.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2.5 cups quick oats
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup milk (whole or 2% preferred)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your sheet pan by lining it with wax paper or parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the sugar, butter, and milk.
- Stir frequently until the butter melts and the sugar dissolves.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and cook for 1 minute.
- Remove from heat, stir in the oats, salt, and lemon zest until combined.
- Drop rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared paper.
- Let set at room temperature for 15 to 30 minutes until firm.
Notes
Use fresh lemon zest for the best aroma, and grate only the colored peel to avoid bitterness. Store finished cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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