Description
These Lemon Oatmeal No Bake Cookies combine the refreshing zest of lemon with hearty rolled oats and a hint of coconut for a bright and chewy treat. Quick to prepare without any baking, they rely on chilling to set, making them a perfect easy-to-make dessert or snack with a tangy twist and wholesome texture.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon essential oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon arrowroot starch
- 2 tablespoons chia seeds
- 1/3 cup shredded coconut
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- Pinch salt
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Line your baking sheet with parchment paper, leaving some edges hanging off the sides to make lifting the cookies easier after they’ve set.
- Cook Base Mixture: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together granulated sugar and arrowroot starch until well combined. Add butter and milk, stirring continuously for 3-4 minutes until the mixture thickens slightly and small bubbles appear, which helps the cookies hold together.
- Add Flavorings: Remove from heat and stir in Greek yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, lemon essential oil, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until smooth and glossy, adding moisture and tang without compromising texture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Fold in rolled oats, shredded coconut, and chia seeds until every oat is coated and the mixture holds together when pressed; let rest for 2 minutes if too loose to allow chia seeds to absorb moisture.
- Form Cookies: Using a two-tablespoon cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded mounds onto the prepared baking sheet spaced about an inch apart, gently pressing the tops down slightly for uniform thickness.
- Chill to Set: Place the baking sheet in the refrigerator for 15 minutes or freezer for 5 minutes until the cookies are firm to the touch, which helps them retain their shape when served.
Notes
- Leaving the parchment paper edges hanging makes removing the cookies easier and cleaner.
- Arrowroot starch acts as a thickener, ensuring cookies hold together without baking.
- Chilling time can be adjusted based on how firm you want the cookies; longer refrigeration will yield firmer results.
- Lemon essential oil adds an intense lemon flavor; if unavailable, increase lemon zest slightly.
- Store cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh.
