Lace Cookies
Lace Cookies are thin and crisp, featuring a delicate, lace-like texture achieved from a simple mixture of sugar, eggs, flour, and oatmeal. As they bake, the batter spreads out and forms a caramelized, airy crunch. These cookies are perfect for pairing with tea or enjoying as a light, sweet treat.
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Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 88kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg large
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups oatmeal
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a pot, gently melt the butter and add the brown sugar. Once the butter is most of the way melted, remove it from teh heat and keep stirring until the butter fully melts. This keeps the butter from getting too hot and allows you to add the egg without scrambling it.1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Whisk in the egg and vanilla until fully combined.1 egg, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- In a separate bowl, mix together the oatmeal, flour, salt, and freshly grated nutmeg.2 cups oatmeal, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir with a spatula until a sticky dough forms and the oats are evenly coated.
- Use a small cookie scoop to ensure the cookies are all the same size, smaller than your normal cookie. I use my truffle size. Make sure to leave plenty of room between each scoop, as these cookies will spread out significantly as they bake.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the edges turn golden brown.
- Immediately place a round glass, biscuit cutter, or mug upside down over each hot cookie and swirl gently to shape them into circles.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack with a thin spatula and cool completely.
Notes
- These cookies are delicate and very sensitive to moisture, so proper storage is important. Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature and place layers of parchment paper between the cookies to prevent them from sticking together.
- For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 54mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 128IU | Calcium: 8mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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