Lemon Oatmeal Cookies Soft Chewy and Zesty
- Total Time25 minutes
- Yield6 large cookies 1x
- DietVegan
Soft, chewy Lemon Oatmeal Cookies made with oats, almond flour, and fresh lemon zest. Naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and sweetened with maple syrup, these cookies are a bright, zesty treat for work, school, or tea time.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 1 cup Almond Flour (packed)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (juice of 1 lemon)
- 2 teaspoons Lemon Zest (optional, but recommended)
- ⅓ cup Maple Syrup
- ¼ teaspoon Almond Extract (optional)
For the Lemon Glaze (optional):
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
- ½ cup Powdered Sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment and lightly spray with oil.
- In a bowl, stir together oats, almond flour, maple syrup, lemon juice, zest, and almond extract if using.
- Lightly oil hands and press dough together until sticky and uniform.
- Scoop dough using a cookie scoop, place on baking sheet, and flatten tops gently with your hand. Smooth cracks with damp fingers.
- Bake 14–16 minutes until edges are golden. Let cool on baking sheet 15 minutes before transferring to a rack.
- (Optional glaze) Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice into a thick paste. Dip cooled cookies or drizzle on top. Sprinkle zest if desired.
Notes
- Do not move cookies before cooling they firm up as they rest.
- For stronger lemon flavor, add extra zest or a drop of lemon extract.
- Bake longer for crispier edges, or shorter for chewier centers.
- Glaze only cooled cookies to avoid melting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large cookie
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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