Lemon Oatmeal Cookies

Mom's homemade cookies were a standard part of my childhood. Outside of Christmastime, us kids always asked for classic chocolate chip or chocolate peanut butter chip. But sometimes, Mom would try out another recipe, and her recipe box is filled with all sorts of recipes. I found this recipe for Lemon Oatmeal Cookies. It sounded like such an interesting combination that I had not seen before.

These cookies are delicious and unique. You are not likely to be able to buy this cookie at a store. But the cookies are easy to make with ingredients you likely have in the kitchen. I did not have a lemon on hand, so I left out the grated lemon peel. I used store-bought lemon juice that I keep on hand. Mom's recipe called for only three-quarters cup of flour, but I found that the dough needed more flour so I increased it to one cup.

Lemon Oatmeal Cookies 

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. grated lemon peel
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 cup rolled oats

Cream the butter well and gradually add the sugars; beating until fluffy. Add egg, lemon peel, and lemon juice; beat until smooth. Sift together flour, soda and salt; stirred into creamed mixture. Stir in oats. Drop by tablespoon onto lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes. Remove to a wire rack to cool. Enjoy!