Oatmeal Lace Cookies Recipe

Oatmeal Lace Cookies Recipe

10 min
60 servings

Oatmeal Lace Cookies are thin, crisp, delicate and buttery cookies. This lace cookies recipe is a family favorite.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter
  • 2 1/4 cups light brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 1/4 cups rolled oats
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375º F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicon baking mats. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat butter and brown sugar in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently with a wooden or silicon spoon, until butter has melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in oats, flour, salt, egg, and vanilla.

  3. 3

    Drop cookie batter by the teaspoon onto prepared baking sheets, leaving at least 2 inches between each cookie to allow them to spread.

  4. 4

    Bake for 5 -7 minutes, watching closely to prevent them from over-baking. The lace cookies should be golden brown.

  5. 5

    Allow to cool on the cookie sheet for 30 seconds and remove onto racks to cool completely.

  6. 6

    Store in an airtight container.