Oh yes 🍋🍪—Lemon Oatmeal Cookies are chewy, zesty, and lightly sweet with a comforting oatmeal texture. Perfect with tea or as a bright, tangy snack!
Here’s a full recipe:
🍋 Lemon Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients
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1 cup (90 g) old-fashioned oats
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¾ cup (95 g) all-purpose flour
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½ tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
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¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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Zest of 1 lemon
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2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
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Optional: ½ cup (75 g) raisins or white chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Preheat oven
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix dry ingredients
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In a bowl, combine oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. Cream butter and sugar
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In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Add egg, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice; mix well.
4. Combine
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Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Fold in raisins or white chocolate if using.
5. Shape and bake
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Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
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Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.
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Cool on baking sheet 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Tips for Perfect Lemon Oatmeal Cookies
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Zest & juice: Fresh lemon zest gives bright flavor; juice adds moisture and tang.
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Chewy texture: Don’t overbake; cookies continue to firm up as they cool.
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Add-ins: White chocolate chips or chopped nuts complement the lemon nicely.
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Storage: Store in an airtight container for 4–5 days; freeze for longer.
These cookies are chewy, zesty, and lightly sweet, with the perfect balance of oatmeal heartiness and lemon brightness.
If you want, I can also give a quick 3-ingredient version using oats, honey, and lemon that’s no-fuss and healthy