Description
Picture yourself taking a bite of a Lemon Oatmeal Cookie and savoring the explosion of tangy lemon blending with the chewy oats. This delightful recipe goes beyond a list of ingredients. It embodies an embrace, in cookie form. Providing a moment of pure joy with every mouthful. Each cookie represents a guarantee of delight. Mixing the freshness of lemon with the wholesome richness of oats. To create a treat that is both comforting and delightfully distinct. It’s the kind of cookie that transforms a snack into a memory. Ideal, for sharing with dear ones or enjoying in a peaceful solitary moment.
Ingredients
1 c all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c unsalted butter, softened
1/2 c granulated sugar
1/3 c light brown sugar, packed
1 large egg
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 1/2 c old-fashioned rolled oats
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Prepare the baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl combine 1 cup of flour, 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda and a pinch of salt.
In another bowl cream together 1/2 cup of butter, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1/3 cup of sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
Add in one egg, the zest from one lemon, a tablespoon of lemon juice and half a teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix well.
Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the mixture before gently folding in 1 and a half cups of oats.
Using a tablespoon as a measure drop portions of cookie dough onto the baking sheets with some space between each portion.
Bake, for around 10 to 12 minutes. Until the cookies turn brown. Allow them to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
To turn these Lemon Oatmeal Cookies into a gluten-free delight for everyone to savor. Just switch out the regular flour with your preferred gluten-free flour mix. Be sure the blend you pick is a 1:1 replacement to maintain the cookie’s ideal consistency and structure. Also double check that your oats are labeled as gluten-free. To prevent any mixing with gluten. This easy adjustment lets you preserve the flavors and textures of the recipe while making it suitable, for those, with gluten sensitivities.
