These cookies are bright, chewy, zesty, and coated in a silky lemon glaze — all without turning on your oven. Perfect for spring, summer, or when you’re craving something sweet and refreshing.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Cookies:

  • 2½ cups quick oats
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

For the Lemon Glaze (optional but amazing):

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Base
Line a baking tray with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Make the Oat Mix
In a large bowl, combine quick oats and lemon zest. Set aside.

3️⃣ Boil the Wet Mix
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter, sugar, milk, lemon juice, and salt. Bring to a gentle boil for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly.

4️⃣ Mix It Up
Remove from heat, stir in vanilla, then pour the mixture over the oats. Stir until fully combined.

5️⃣ Shape Cookies
Using a spoon or scoop, drop mixture onto the lined tray and flatten gently with the back of the spoon.

6️⃣ Chill
Refrigerate for 30–45 minutes until set.

7️⃣ Make the Glaze
Mix glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle or dip cooled cookies.

8️⃣ Let Set
Let glaze firm up at room temperature or refrigerate for faster results.