Description
Zesty “Tart Lemon Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies” deliver a refreshing twist on classic comfort treats. Creamy, tangy flavors meld perfectly with hearty oats, promising a quick and delightful dessert you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups quick oats
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sweeteners and Optional Add-ins:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt butter with sugar, milk, and salt over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture reaches a gentle boil.
- Maintain the boil for exactly 1 minute, keeping the mixture in constant motion to prevent burning.
- Immediately remove the pan from heat and incorporate lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, stirring until well blended.
- Fold in quick oats, ensuring every oat is thoroughly coated with the lemony mixture.
- Line a flat surface with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Using a spoon, dollop the oat mixture onto the prepared surface, creating uniform cookie shapes.
- Optional: Gently press white chocolate chips onto the surface of each cookie for added sweetness.
- Use the back of a spoon to lightly flatten cookies if a thinner texture is desired.
- Let cookies rest at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes until they become completely firm.
- For accelerated setting, place cookies in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon zest for the brightest, most vibrant citrus flavor that really makes these cookies pop.
- Consider toasting the oats briefly before mixing to enhance their nutty, warm undertones and add extra depth to the cookie’s taste.
- For gluten-free options, swap regular quick oats with certified gluten-free oats to make the recipe suitable for those with dietary restrictions.
- If you prefer a less sweet version, reduce sugar slightly or substitute with a natural sweetener like honey or maple syrup for a more complex flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 minute
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 163
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 54 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 18 mg