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Oatmeal Lace Cookies

Oatmeal Lace Cookies

Oatmeal Lace Cookies are delightful and chewy treats that bring warmth and nostalgia with every bite.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 21 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Sweets
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup butter (salted) Use quality butter for a rich flavor.
  • 2.25 cups light brown sugar (packed) Adds moisture and caramel notes.
  • 2.25 cups rolled oats Provides a hearty texture.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the sweet taste.
  • 1 large egg Binds the ingredients together.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Balances the sweetness.
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour Helps to hold the cookie structure.
For the Mix-ins
  • chopped nuts or chocolate chips Add your favorite mix-ins.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Oven

Method
 

How to Make Oatmeal Lace Cookies
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream together 1 cup of salted butter and 2.25 cups of packed light brown sugar in a mixing bowl for about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Mix in 2.25 cups of rolled oats, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour until well combined.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto your prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each dollop.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 6 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
  6. Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Add a sprinkle of sea salt right before serving for a delightful contrast of flavors. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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