Description
These Lemon Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies are a quick and easy treat made with just three simple ingredients. They offer a soft, chewy texture with a bright, refreshing lemon flavor, all without needing an oven. Perfect for a light dessert or snack, these cookies come together quickly and can be made ahead, keeping well in the fridge or freezer.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 cup (164 g) white chocolate chips
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp fresh lemon zest
- 1/2 cup + 2 tbsp (57 g) quick oats
Instructions
- Melt the White Chocolate: Add white chocolate chips to a large microwave-safe mixing bowl and heat in 15-30 second intervals, stirring after each until fully melted and smooth. Alternatively, melt the chocolate using a double boiler on the stovetop, taking care not to overheat.
- Add Lemon Juice and Zest: Using a whisk, incorporate fresh lemon juice into the melted chocolate until the mixture is uniform in color and smooth. Then stir in the fresh lemon zest using a spatula for a zingy flavor punch.
- Mix in the Oats: Fold in the quick oats with a spatula until all the oats are evenly coated, forming a thick, sticky dough. If the mixture seems too wet, let it sit for a minute to allow the oats to absorb the moisture.
- Scoop and Shape: Use a 1 tablespoon cookie scoop to place mounds of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Press the cookie mounds gently with the back of a spoon or your fingers to form thick, round disks approximately 1/4 inch thick.
- Chill to Set: Optionally, sprinkle additional lemon zest on top for extra flavor and color. Refrigerate the cookies for 30 to 60 minutes until they are firm and can be peeled off the parchment paper easily. Let them sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving, or enjoy chilled.
Notes
- Use approximately one large lemon to obtain the required juice and zest. You likely will not need all the juice or zest produced.
- Measure lemon zest loosely without packing it into the measuring spoon to avoid bitterness.
- Strain lemon juice to remove pulp ensuring you have the precise quantity needed.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or frozen for up to two months.
- For texture and nutrition, consider adding chia seeds or flax seeds.
- Use certified gluten-free oats to make the recipe gluten-free.
- To make vegan, substitute white chocolate chips with vegan-friendly alternatives and use maple syrup or agave if sweetness adjustment is needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Lemon Oatmeal No-Bake Cookies, no-bake cookies, lemon cookies, quick dessert, easy cookies
