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Lemon Zing No-Bake Oatmeal Cookies

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Make these bright, zesty lemon oatmeal cookies without turning on your oven. They are quick to mix and set up perfectly in the refrigerator for a fast, satisfying treat.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter (creamy)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Combine the sugar, milk, butter, and salt in a medium saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the butter is melted and the mixture reaches a full rolling boil. Let it boil without stirring for exactly one minute.
  2. Remove the saucepan from the heat immediately. Stir in the peanut butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Quickly stir in the lemon juice and lemon zest. The mixture may look slightly curdled; this is normal.
  4. Add the rolled oats to the wet mixture and stir quickly until all the oats are coated.
  5. Drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Work fast, as the mixture sets quickly.
  6. Let the cookies cool and set at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or place them in the refrigerator for 15 minutes for a faster set. These are your oatmeal lemon refrigerator cookies.

Notes

  • For a more intense lemon flavor, increase the zest to 1.5 tablespoons.
  • If you want to make these citrus no bake cookies vegan, substitute the butter with vegan butter or coconut oil.
  • These fast lemon breakfast cookies firm up best when chilled. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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