Description
Delight your taste buds with these tangy and sweet Lemon Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies. A perfect treat for when you crave something easy and refreshing without the need for baking.
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the oats and shredded coconut.
- Prepare Wet Mixture: In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the sugar, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, vanilla extract, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 1–2 minutes.
- Combine Mixtures: Remove from heat and pour the hot mixture over the oats and coconut. Stir until fully coated. Drop tablespoon-sized portions onto a parchment-lined sheet. Flatten if desired.
- Cool and Store: Let the cookies cool at room temperature for 30–45 minutes to set, or refrigerate for a quicker process. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Enhance flavor with a few drops of lemon extract.
- Make a gluten-free version by using gluten-free oats.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
