Description
These Crispy and Elegant Lace Cookies are delicate, thin, and delightfully crisp, perfect for pairing with coffee or tea. Made with simple ingredients like oats, butter, and brown sugar, they bake quickly and can be easily customized with an optional drizzle or sandwich of melted chocolate to add a touch of sophistication.
Ingredients
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Basic Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- â…” cup packed light brown sugar
- ¾ cup quick oats
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Optional
- Melted chocolate for sandwiching or drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Melt the butter and combine with sugar: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, stir in the light brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, creating a glossy caramel base for the cookies.
- Add dry ingredients: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the quick oats, all-purpose flour, salt, and vanilla extract if using. Mix until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated forming a slightly thick batter.
- Portion the batter: Using a teaspoon, drop small mounds of batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 to 3 inches apart to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake the cookies: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the edges turn a golden brown and the centers have just set, ensuring a crisp texture.
- Cool the cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for optimal crispness.
- Add chocolate (optional): Once cooled, optionally sandwich two cookies together with melted chocolate or drizzle melted chocolate atop the cookies to add a decadent touch.
Notes
- Use quick oats for the best texture; regular rolled oats may result in less delicate cookies.
- Space cookies sufficiently on the baking sheet as they spread thinly and could merge.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with a vegan butter alternative.
- Optional vanilla extract enhances flavor but can be omitted if desired.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain crispness.
