Description
Lemon oatmeal no-bake cookies provide a zesty twist on classic comfort treats. Sweet, tangy morsels combine simple ingredients for quick kitchen magic without an oven, delighting dessert enthusiasts with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (720 ml) quick oats
- ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar
- ¼ cup (60 ml) milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 2 tbsps fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp lemon extract (optional, for stronger flavor)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- ¼ tsp salt
- Drizzle of melted white chocolate
- Additional lemon zest
Instructions
- Prep Surface: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cookie placement and clean removal.
- Create Syrup Base: In a medium saucepan, meld butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and milk over medium heat, stirring until a smooth, glossy liquid forms.
- Boil and Infuse: Elevate heat, allowing the mixture to reach a vigorous boil while stirring continuously for one minute; then remove from heat and introduce vanilla extract, lemon extract, fresh lemon juice, and zesty lemon zest to develop a bright, citrusy profile.
- Integrate Dry Components: Fold rolled oats and salt into the warm liquid, ensuring complete and uniform incorporation, creating a cohesive mixture with balanced texture and flavor.
- Shape Cookies: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, deposit uniform dollops onto the prepared baking sheet, gently flattening each to create consistent shape and thickness.
- Set and Finish: Allow cookies to solidify at room temperature for 30 minutes, or accelerate setting by chilling in the refrigerator for 15 minutes; optionally drizzle with melted white chocolate and garnish with additional lemon zest for an elegant, sophisticated presentation.
Notes
- Prevent Sugar Crystallization: Stir continuously while heating sugars to ensure smooth, glossy texture without grainy consistency.
- Control Boiling Time Precisely: Exactly one minute of boiling creates perfect cookie setting; over or under-boiling affects final texture dramatically.
- Optimize Lemon Flavor Balance: Use fresh lemon zest and juice for vibrant citrus notes, avoiding artificial extracts that can taste harsh or chemical-like.
- Achieve Ideal Cookie Consistency: Let cookies set at room temperature for best texture; refrigeration speeds process but might slightly alter cookie’s soft, chewy nature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg