Small Batch Lace Cookies
Small batch lace cookies made with simple ingredients that bake into thin, crisp cookies with a buttery, caramel-like flavor. This easy recipe yields 4 to 5 delicate cookies in minutes.
Servings: 4 cookies
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons old fashioned oats
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- ⅛ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the oats and flour. Set aside.
- In a 1-quart saucepan, add the sugar, cream, corn syrup, and butter. Warm over medium heat, stirring until the butter melts and the mixture begins to gently boil.
- Lower the heat and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
- Stir in the oats and flour mixture until a loose batter forms.
- Let the batter sit at room temperature for 10 minutes to thicken.
- Scoop about 1½ tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving at least 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 6 to 8 minutes. The cookies are ready when the edges turn light golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Bake a Few at a Time: Lace cookies spread a lot, so bake only 2 to 3 cookies per sheet. Leave at least 2 to 3 inches of space between each portion of batter.
- Use a Nonstick Liner: Line your baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat like a Silpat. This helps the cookies release easily and keeps their delicate shape intact.
- Let Them Cool Before Moving: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before lifting them with a wide spatula. If they tear, let them cool another minute and try again. The cookies firm up quickly as they cool.
- Watch the Color: Lace cookies go from golden to too dark very fast. Pull them from the oven as soon as the edges turn light golden brown.
- Keep Batter Consistent: If the batter thickens too much as it sits, stir it gently before scooping.
- Make Sandwich Cookies: For a fun addition, spread Nutella or melted chocolate on one cookie and press another on top.
- Store Carefully: Once cooled, store lace cookies in a single layer or separated with parchment so they stay crisp and don’t stick together.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 122kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 17mg | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 160IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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