Description
Zesty lemon oatmeal no-bake cookies blend tangy citrus with wholesome rolled oats in a quick, refreshing dessert. Sweet simplicity meets summer comfort, inviting you to savor each cool, creamy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 1/2 cups quick oats
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup butter
- 2/3 cup milk
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 small box instant lemon pudding
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine sugar, butter, and milk in a large saucepan, heating over medium temperature while stirring intermittently until the mixture reaches a rolling boil.
- Maintain the boil for precisely 5 minutes, continuously stirring to prevent scorching and ensure even consistency.
- Remove the saucepan from heat source and immediately incorporate vanilla extract, whisking thoroughly.
- Integrate lemon pudding mix into the liquid base, stirring until achieving a completely smooth and uniform texture.
- Fold quick oats into the mixture, ensuring comprehensive and even distribution throughout the liquid.
- Using a spoon, carefully deposit dollops of the cookie mixture onto a wax paper-lined baking sheet, allowing ample spacing between each cookie.
- Let the cookies rest at room temperature until they solidify and set completely, which typically takes approximately 30-45 minutes.
- Once set, gently lift cookies from the wax paper. For a denser consistency, refrigerate; otherwise, store at ambient room temperature in an airtight container.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by reducing sugar for a less sweet version or using alternative sweeteners like honey or stevia.
- Ensure consistent stirring during boiling to prevent burning or uneven mixture, which can affect cookie texture.
- Use instant lemon pudding mix for quick preparation, but homemade pudding can offer richer lemon flavor.
- Create gluten-free variation by selecting certified gluten-free oats and checking pudding mix ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 66 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg