Description
Light, zippy cookies that combine the chewiness of oats with the bright flavor of lemon for a refreshing treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup quick oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113 g)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes with a mixer).
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and centers look set.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
These cookies are moderate in calories and sugar. Oat substitutions can lower calories and fat. For vegan versions, use a plant-based butter substitute and a flax egg.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 3.9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg