Description
Oatmeal Lace Cookies are thin, crispy, and delicately sweet cookies made with rolled oats, brown sugar, and butter. These quick and easy cookies have a lacy texture and can be customized with nuts, raisins, or chocolate chips for extra flavor. Perfect to enjoy with a cup of coffee or tea, they bake up golden brown in just 10 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Optional Add-ins
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup raisins or chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Melt Butter and Mix Ingredients: In a medium saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Remove from heat and immediately stir in the packed light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, salt, vanilla extract, and cinnamon if using until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add Oats and Optional Mix-ins: Fold the old-fashioned rolled oats into the butter and sugar mixture. If desired, add chopped nuts or raisins/chocolate chips to add texture and flavor to the cookies.
- Form and Space Cookies: Drop teaspoon-sized portions of the batter onto the prepared baking sheets. Space them about 2 inches apart because these cookies will spread very thin during baking.
- Bake Until Golden and Lacy: Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until the edges of the cookies appear golden brown and have a lacy texture.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes to firm up slightly, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- These cookies are very thin and delicate, so handle them gently after baking to avoid breaking.
- For extra crispness, you can bake them for an additional 1 to 2 minutes until the centers are lightly golden.
- They pair wonderfully with coffee or tea, making a perfect light dessert or snack.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
