Lemon Oatmeal Cookies
My grandmother always made these cookies for us for Christmas, and now I have inherited that task. I make them throughout the year because I enjoy baking a lot. With rich cream cheese in the dough and the sugary almond topping, a batch doesn’t last long at our house!
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter-flavored shortening
- 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1-1/4 cups sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-1/3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- TOPPING:
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg white
- Sugar
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Reviews
Fabulous cookies. Did not add topping. Could use another teaspoon of lemon zest. Will definitely make again. In the freezer they go for lunches this week.
My family loved these and asked me to fix them AGAIN, please! Very easy and fast.
I was intrigued by the idea of combining oatmeal with lemon as it is unexpected. The recipe was easy to make and the resulting cookie did not have the typical oatmeal texture, instead it was very light with a bright burst of lemon. They are a hit with everyone who has tried them. I will definitely make Lemon Oatmeal cookies again.
I was looking for something different and the lemon in this oatmeal cookie was just wonderful. Great recipe.
My Church had a Christmas Cookie Exchange contest. I had a team of six boys and girls and we baked this cookie. We won the contest. Everyone LOVED this cookie. The kids and I had a good time baking it. This will definately be a cookie I will bake over and over again.