Best 7 Lemon Oatmeal Sugar Cookies Recipes

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In the realm of delightful treats, few can resist the allure of lemon oatmeal sugar cookies. These delectable morsels, characterized by their soft and chewy texture, bursts of citrusy goodness, and a sprinkle of sweet sugar, are a true delight for the senses. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through a culinary adventure, providing you with the best recipe to create irresistible lemon oatmeal sugar cookies that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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LEMON OATMEAL COOKIES



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My grandmother always made these cookies for us for Christmas, and now I have inherited that task. I make them throughout the year because I enjoy baking a lot. With rich cream cheese in the dough and the sugary almond topping, a batch doesn't last long at our house!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup butter-flavored shortening
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/3 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1 large egg
1 large egg white
Sugar
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk, lemon peel and extract. Combine the flour, oats and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Beat egg and egg white; brush over dough. Sprinkle with sugar; top with almonds. , Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LEMON OATMEAL COOKIES



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Make and share this Lemon Oatmeal Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MARIA MAC

Categories     Dessert

Time 32m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 cup uncooked oatmeal (regular or quick-cooking)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F
  • With an electric mixer, cream the butter and gradually add the sugar, beating at medium speed until well blended. Add the lemon peel, lemon juice, salt and allspice. Beat in the egg, and mix well.
  • Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar. Gradually add to the creamed mixture, beating well. Add the oats, and mix well.
  • Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350°F for 12 minutes.

GINGER-LEMON OATMEAL COOKIES



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Provided by Melissa d'Arabian : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 20m

Yield 15 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Cream the butter with the sugars in a medium bowl with a hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the ginger, zest, vanilla and egg, and mix well.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon and salt, and then add to the butter mixture and mix. Add the oats and mix until combined. Fold in the pecans with a wooden spoon. Spoon the dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper and bake until golden, about 10 minutes. Let cool 2 minutes, and then remove from the baking sheets.

LEMON OATMEAL SUGAR COOKIES



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This is an especially fun recipe to make with kids because they can roll the dough into balls and flatten them on the baking sheets. The lemon and oatmeal add a nice twist to traditional sugar cookies. -Susan Marshall, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, lemon zest and lemon juice. In another bowl, whisk flour, oats, baking powder and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours or until firm enough to shape., Preheat oven to 375°. Shape level tablespoons of dough into balls; place 2 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Coat bottom of a glass with cooking spray, then dip in sugar. Press cookies with bottom of glass to flatten, redipping in sugar as needed., Bake until edges are light brown, 6-8 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

LEMON OATMEAL COOKIES (DIABETIC)



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You can replace the sugar with diabetic sugar, and it does not change the taste. Easy to make and excellent to eat!

Provided by Northern_Reflectionz

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup egg white
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup rolled oats
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal

Steps:

  • Place oil and brown sugar in a mixer bowl in a mixer bowl and mix at medium speed until creamy.
  • Add egg whites, lemon juice, rind and flavoring, and mix at medium speed until well blended.
  • Stir flour, oatmeal, baking powder, and baking soda together to blend well; add to creamy mixture while beating at medium speed.
  • Stir in cereal.
  • Drop by the tablespoonful onto cookie sheets left ungreased, or lined with aluminum foil.
  • Bake at 350F for 8 to 10 minutes, or until cookies are lightly browned.
  • Remove cookies to a wire rack and cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.9, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 38.4, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 3.1, Protein 1.2

LEMON SUGAR TEA COOKIES



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Delightful lemon flavored cookies.

Provided by Tamme

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

¾ cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
2 tablespoons corn syrup
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, cream together butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, corn syrup, and lemon extract. Stir in flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Cover dough, and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Roll chilled dough into walnut sized balls. Roll balls in remaining sugar, and place on the prepared cookie sheet.
  • Bake 12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.6 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 11.5 mg, Fat 3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 58.4 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

CREAMY LEMON SUGAR COOKIES



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Sugar cookies with a little lemon zing! Even better when they're cool.

Provided by Sam

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 52m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
¾ cup white sugar
½ cup butter, softened
2 egg yolks
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon half-and-half
½ teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets lightly.
  • Combine 3 tablespoons white sugar and 1 tablespoon lemon juice together in a small bowl.
  • Beat sugar and butter with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat egg yolks, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and vanilla extract into butter mixture. Add flour, half-and-half, and baking soda; stir until dough is just combined.
  • Roll dough into walnut-size balls, coating each in the lemon sugar mixture and allowing excess to drip off. Place 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely, about 20 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.3 calories, Carbohydrate 25.9 g, Cholesterol 54.6 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 108.6 mg, Sugar 15.8 g

Tips:

  • Use old-fashioned oats. Quick-cooking oats will not work as well in this recipe.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

These lemon oatmeal sugar cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, and they are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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