Description
These chewy lemon oatmeal cookies bring together the brightness of citrus and the hearty comfort of oats.
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. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, 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 medium 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, if using.
- Drop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Gently flatten the tops.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are just set. Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a small bowl until smooth.
- Spoon or drizzle the glaze over the tops of each cookie. Allow to set before serving.
Notes
- Perfect for cookie swaps or afternoon tea.
- This recipe uses quick oats for a chewy texture.
- Adjust the glaze consistency with more lemon juice or powdered sugar as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 391
- Sugar: 20 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 61 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 7 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
Keywords: Lemon Oatmeal Cookies, Cookies, Baking, Dessert