Lemon Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Certainly! Here’s a simple recipe for Lemon Oatmeal Cookies:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

For the Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the oats, flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
6. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice until evenly distributed throughout the cookie dough.
7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies.
11. Allow the glaze to set before serving.

Enjoy your delicious Lemon Oatmeal Cookies!