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Lemon Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies

Lemon Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies

These Lemon Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies not only skip the baking step but also bring a burst of lemony sweetness to your cookie repertoire. They’re a perfect blend of citrus and sweetness, made even more delightful with the smooth texture of peanut butter.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: About 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

Scale

  • 3 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare for Assembly: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix oats and peanut butter. Set aside.
  2. Cook Sugar Mixture: In a saucepan, combine sugar, milk, and butter. Bring to a rolling boil over medium heat, stirring often.
  3. Boil and Mix: Allow boiling for exactly one minute, then remove from heat. Immediately stir in lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
  4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the hot lemon mixture over the oat mixture. Stir quickly until thoroughly combined and oats are fully coated.
  5. Shape Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
  6. Set Cookies: Let the cookies cool and harden at room temperature for about 1 hour.
  7. Enjoy: Once set, enjoy your tangy, sweet no-bake cookies.
  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour