Description

These Irresistible Oatmeal Lace Cookies are a delightful blend of crispy edges and chewy centers, made from simple pantry ingredients. The light brown sugar and rolled oats create a sweet, lacy texture, while a hint of vanilla and optional cinnamon add warm flavor notes. Perfect for a quick treat, these cookies can be enjoyed plain or enhanced with a drizzle or sandwich of melted chocolate for a decadent finish.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

½ cup unsalted butter (1 stick), melted
⅔ 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 Drizzle or Filling

½ cup melted chocolate chips

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare: 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 easy.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, salt, and if using, ground cinnamon. Mix until all ingredients are fully combined. The batter will be loose to help create the signature lacy texture.
Portion Dough: Using a teaspoon or a small cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Make sure to leave at least 3 inches of space between each cookie as they spread significantly during baking.
Bake Cookies: Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the cookies are bubbling and golden brown around the edges. Monitor closely to prevent overbaking as they can quickly go from perfect to overdone.
Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 to 7 minutes. This helps them set before transferring them carefully to a wire rack. The cooling process will firm them up fully.
Add Chocolate Finish: Once cooled, drizzle the cookies with melted chocolate or sandwich two cookies together with chocolate filling in between for an indulgent treat.

Notes

For best texture, use old-fashioned rolled oats rather than quick oats.
Spacing cookies well on the baking sheet is crucial due to spreading.
Watch baking time closely; cookies brown quickly.
Milk choice can be adjusted to dairy-free options for a non-dairy version.
Add cinnamon optionally for a seasonal, festive flavor.
Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to one week.