No Bake Lemon Oatmeal Cookies 2025
No Bake Lemon Oatmeal Cookies area quick and delightful dessert. With just six ingredients, including lemonpudding mix for a zesty twist, they come together in about 10 minutes. Thesecookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with bright citrus flavor, making themperfect for warm days when turning on the oven isn’t an option.
Ingredients
- Granulated Sugar: A must-have for sweetness. Use 1 ½ cups for this recipe.
- Butter: Essential for a rich texture. “For the best flavor stick to real butter,” as suggested by Katarina Frank. The recipe calls for ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks).
- Milk: Any milk works whether it's 2%, whole, or a non-dairy alternative.
- Instant Lemon Pudding Mix: Adds a tangy citrus flavor. Use a small 3.4 oz box for the perfect taste.
- Quick Oats: Best for no-bake cookies due to their soft texture. You’ll need 3 ½ cups.
- Vanilla Extract: Enhances the flavor. For extra lemony cookies add a drop of lemon extract but use sparingly to avoid overpowering the taste.
Instructions
Combine Wet Ingredients
- In a large saucepan, add 1 ½ cups of granulated sugar, ¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) of butter, and ½ cup of milk. Place the saucepan over medium heat and stir occasionally until the butter melts completely and the mixture is well combined.
Boil the Mixture
- Once the mixture is melted, bring it to a boil. Let it boil for 5 minutes while stirring to ensure it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan. This step helps create the right consistency for the cookies.
Add Flavoring
- Remove the saucepan from heat. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and whisk in a 3.4 oz box of instant lemon pudding mix. Stir until the mixture is smooth and the pudding is fully dissolved.
. Mix in the Oats
- Gradually stir in 3 ½ cups of quick oats. Ensure the oats are evenly coated with the lemon mixture, creating a thick and cohesive dough.
Shape the Cookies
- Line a cookie sheet with wax paper. Use a spoon to drop portions of the mixture onto the wax paper. Flatten each portion slightly to give them a cookie shape.
Cool and Store
- Allow the cookies to cool completely on the wax paper. Once set, transfer them to an airtight container. Store at room temperature for a soft texture or in the refrigerator for a chilled, firmer bite.