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Lemon Oatmeal Cookies

Prep Time:

10 min

Cook Time:

10 min

Total Time:

20 min

Servings:

48

With bright and lemony flavors, Lemon Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect sweet treat for the spring and summertime. This citrus flavored sugar cookie is perfect when you’re in the mood for something a little different. Made with lemon yogurt, fresh lemon peel, and other pantry staples, this recipe is zesty and delicious.

Ingredients

How to make it

  • 1

    Beat 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar and spread until creamy.

  • 2

    Add yogurt, egg whites, lemon peel and vanilla; beat well.

  • 3

    Gradually add combined oats, flour, baking powder and baking soda; mix well.

  • 4

    Cover; chill 1 to 3 hours.

  • 5

    Heat oven to 375°F.

  • 6

    Lightly spray cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray.

  • 7

    With lightly floured hands, shape dough into 1-inch balls.

  • 8

    Place 3 inches apart on cookie sheets.

  • 9

    Flatten to 1/8-inch thickness with bottom of glass dipped in granulated sugar.

  • 10

    Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.

  • 11

    Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack.

  • 12

    Sift powdered sugar over warm cookies.

  • 13

    Cool completely.

  • 14

    Store tightly covered.

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