Lemony Oat Cookies

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MAKES: 48 (about 4 dozen)

COOK TIME: 20 Min

We love to dunk these in a glass of hot tea or spiced apple cider... Mmm!

What You'll Need

2 cups (4 sticks) butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups rolled oats
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1/2 cup chopped candied cherries
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar

What to Do

In a large bowl, beat the margarine and sugar until creamy. Add the remaining ingredients, except the confectioners' sugar; mix well. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350 degree F.
Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten with the bottom of a glass repeatedly dipped in confectioners' sugar. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges are golden. Cool for 1 minute on the cookie sheets, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely. Sprinkle with additional confectioners' sugar, if desired.

Makes about 4 dozen cookies.

Notes

If you'd prefer these without the chopped candied cherries, no problem -- just leave them out.

Nutritional InformationShow More

Servings Per Recipe: 48

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Calories 166
Calories from Fat 77
Total Fat 8.6g 13 %
Saturated Fat 5.1g 25 %
Trans Fat 0.3g 0 %
Protein 2.4g 5 %

Amount Per Serving % Daily Value *
Cholesterol 20mg 7 %
Sodium 109mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 20g 7 %
Dietary Fiber 1.7g 7 %
Sugars 6.3g 0 %

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NoNoNannette

Jun 17, 2013

Can I use fresh lemon juice instead of the extract?

laurabun136

Jun 17, 2013

It would take a lot of lemon juice to equal the taste of the extract. Also, the lemon juice would thin out the dough making it impossible to roll into balls.

phishstyx

Jun 17, 2013

if you're determined to avoid lemon extract, I'd suggest doubling the zest and making a lemon glaze.