Description
These irresistible oatmeal lace cookies are a delightful combination of crispy edges and chewy centers, perfect for anyone who loves a light and buttery treat. With a lacy texture created by rolled oats and a hint of cinnamon for a holiday twist, these cookies are easy to make and can be enhanced with a drizzle or sandwich of melted chocolate for an extra indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookies
- ½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
- â…” cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional, for a holiday twist)
Chocolate
- ½ cup melted chocolate chips for drizzling or sandwiching
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, light brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy, creating the base for your cookie batter.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, salt, and optional ground cinnamon. Mix thoroughly until fully combined. The batter will be loose, which is key to achieving the characteristic lacy pattern.
- Form Cookies: Using a teaspoon or small cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of the batter onto the prepared baking sheets. Leave at least 3 inches between cookies to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 6 to 8 minutes, or until they are bubbling with golden brown edges. Keep a close eye as they can quickly move from perfectly done to overbaked.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 to 7 minutes so they set properly, then carefully transfer them to a cooling rack where they will firm up completely.
- Add Chocolate: Finally, drizzle the cooled cookies with melted chocolate or sandwich two cookies together with chocolate in the middle for a special treat.
Notes
- Make sure to space the cookies adequately on the baking sheet to allow spreading and to achieve the lacy texture.
- Watch the cookies carefully during the last few minutes of baking to prevent over-browning.
- You can substitute dairy milk with any non-dairy milk for a dairy-free option.
- The cinnamon is optional but adds a nice warm flavor, especially during the holidays.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
