Description
These Lemon Oatmeal No Bake Cookies are a delightful, easy-to-make treat combining zesty lemon flavor with wholesome oats. Perfect for a quick dessert, they require no baking and come together in just minutes, offering a chewy, flavorful snack that pairs wonderfully with tea or lemonade.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 small box lemon pudding instant
- 3 1/2 cups quick oats
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter
- 2/3 cup milk
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Gather all ingredients and line a cookie sheet with wax paper for easy clean-up.
- Combine Sugar, Butter, and Milk: In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, butter, and milk. Stir occasionally until butter melts completely.
- Bring to a Boil: Allow the mixture to come to a full boil and let it boil for 5 minutes without stirring to ensure proper consistency.
- Remove from Heat: Take the saucepan off the heat and let it cool briefly to prevent cooking the next ingredients too quickly.
- Mix in Vanilla and Lemon Pudding: Add vanilla extract and whisk in the lemon pudding mix until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add Oats: Stir the quick oats into the mixture until all oats are evenly coated with the lemon pudding mixture.
- Drop onto Cookie Sheet: Using a spoon, drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared wax paper-lined cookie sheet to form individual cookies.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool completely at room temperature until they set and firm up. Store in an airtight container.
- Serving Suggestions: These cookies pair beautifully with a chilled glass of lemonade, warm tea, fresh fruit salad, whipped cream, or even a drizzle of melted chocolate for extra indulgence.
- Mix Gently: Be careful not to overmix the oats once added to keep the cookies light and chewy.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: For best results, ensure butter and milk are fresh to enhance flavor.
- Chill Thoroughly: Allow cookies to cool fully on wax paper to help them set and hold their shape well.
- Storage Tips: Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze up to three months. Reheat briefly in the microwave to refresh before serving.
Notes
- Do not stir the mixture while boiling to avoid grainy texture.
- Quick oats work best for perfect cookie texture; avoid using steel-cut or old-fashioned oats.
- Line cookie sheets with wax paper for easy removal and clean-up.
- For stronger lemon flavor, consider using fresh lemon zest in addition to the pudding mix.
- Cookies can be customized by adding nuts or dried fruits if desired.
- Store properly to maintain chewiness and prevent drying out.
