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Zesty Lemon Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies

These no-bake cookies are bright, chewy, and packed with lemony goodness. Perfect for warm days when you want a treat without the oven!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups old-fashioned oats
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp milk
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: ¼ cup shredded coconut or white chocolate chips

Method
 

  1. Line a tray with parchment.
  2. In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt. Stir and bring to a boil for 1 minute.
  3. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and oats.
  4. Fold in optional ingredients.
  5. Drop onto tray in spoonfuls. Let cool and set.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemon juice for best results
  • Store in airtight container at room temp or fridge