Lemon Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
These Lemon Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful twist on traditional oatmeal cookies, with a zesty lemon flavor that adds a refreshing touch to this classic treat. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
- Author: Maya
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 2 1/2 dozen cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup flour
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter
- 1 1/3 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 1 tsp lemon extract
- Grated zest from 1 medium lemon
- 1 1/2 cup old-fashioned oatmeal (uncooked)
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare baking sheet: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a stand mixer on low speed, beat the butter and 1 cup of sugar until creamy and light, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add lemon flavor: On medium speed, mix in the lemon extract and zest until blended.
- Incorporate flour mixture: Slowly add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, beating on low until blended.
- Add oatmeal: Mix in the oatmeal until well combined.
- Form cookie dough: Roll the dough into balls using a tablespoon measure.
- Flatten cookies: Place the dough balls on the baking sheet and flatten them with a sugared glass.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for about 12 minutes, or until golden.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a rack to cool completely.
Notes
- You can add a handful of dried cranberries or chopped nuts for extra texture and flavor.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container to maintain their freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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