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 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 the dry ingredients 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 the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 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 for the glaze until smooth.
- Once cooled, spoon or drizzle the glaze over the tops of each cookie. Allow the glaze to set completely.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Glaze can be adjusted for thickness by adding more sugar or lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 391
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 80 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, lemon