Description
These chewy lemon oatmeal cookies bring together the brightness of citrus and the hearty comfort of oats. Perfect for cookie swaps or afternoon tea, this baking recipe for cookies uses quick oats and fresh lemon zest to create soft, chewy centers and a lightly crisp edge.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional but highly recommended)
- 1 1/4 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Cream the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Fold in the old-fashioned oats and white chocolate chips.
- Drop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Gently flatten the tops.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers are just set. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth for the glaze.
- Spoon or drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- These cookies are a refreshing change from classics.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 391
- Sugar: 23 grams
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 61 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 7 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Lemon Oatmeal Cookies, cookies, dessert, baking