Sure! Here’s a detailed recipe for Lemon Oatmeal Lacies, crunchy, lemony oatmeal cookies that are sure to become your favorite dessert! ππͺ
Lemon Oatmeal Lacies Recipe
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 54 lacies
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 2 | cups butter |
| 1 | cup sugar |
| 2 | cups all-purpose flour |
| 3 | cups oatmeal |
| 1 | lemon, rind of |
| 1 | teaspoon vanilla extract |
| Powdered sugar (for coating) |
Instructions:
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Beat together butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until creamy using a hand mixer or stand mixer. This step is essential for achieving the right texture in your cookies.
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Add remaining ingredients: Once the butter and sugar are creamed, add the flour, oatmeal, grated lemon rind, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated, forming a thick cookie dough.
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Chill the dough: Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap or place it in an airtight container, then chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. Chilling the dough helps it firm up, making it easier to handle and resulting in cookies with a better texture.
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Shape the cookies: After chilling, remove the dough from the refrigerator and roll it into 1-inch balls using your hands. Place the balls onto an ungreased cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
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Flatten the cookies: Take a glass and dip the bottom into powdered sugar to prevent sticking. Use the glass to gently flatten each cookie ball until it’s about 1/4 inch thick. The powdered sugar coating adds a sweet touch and prevents the dough from sticking to the glass.
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Bake: Preheat your oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C). Place the cookie sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are light golden brown. Keep an eye on them towards the end of the baking time to prevent over-browning.
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Cool and serve: Once baked, remove the cookie sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheet for 1 minute. Then, carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. These Lemon Oatmeal Lacies are best enjoyed once cooled but still slightly warm, with a glass of cold milk or your favorite hot beverage.
These delightful Lemon Oatmeal Lacies are perfect for any occasion, from casual snacking to elegant dessert platters. Their crispy texture and refreshing lemon flavor make them a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to disappear fast! Enjoy making and sharing these delicious cookies with family and friends.
