Description

These Irresistible Oatmeal Lace Cookies are a delightful combination of crispy and chewy textures, perfect for a sweet treat. Made with simple ingredients like rolled oats, brown sugar, and melted butter, these cookies spread beautifully during baking to create a delicate lacy pattern. Finished with a drizzle or sandwich of melted chocolate, they offer a rich flavor contrast that’s perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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 Sandwich

½ cup melted chocolate chips

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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 allow for easy cleanup.
Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, packed brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract. Whisk these ingredients together until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, salt, and optional ground cinnamon until fully combined. The batter will be loose, which helps give the cookies their characteristic lacy texture.
Portion Dough: Using a teaspoon or a small cookie scoop, drop dollops of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, making sure to leave at least 3 inches of space between each cookie because they spread significantly during baking.
Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for 6 to 8 minutes, or until they are bubbling and golden brown around the edges. Keep a close eye on them to avoid overbaking as they can quickly go from perfect to overdone.
Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 to 7 minutes to set properly, then transfer them carefully to a cooling rack. They will continue to firm up as they cool.
Finish with Chocolate: Drizzle the cooled cookies with melted chocolate or sandwich two cookies together with melted chocolate between them for an extra special indulgence.

Notes

Make sure to space cookies well on the baking sheet to accommodate spreading.
Watch cookies closely during baking to prevent burning as they brown quickly.
Use parchment paper or silicone mats to avoid sticking and ease cleanup.
Optional cinnamon adds a festive holiday flavor.
For a dairy-free version, use non-dairy milk and dairy-free butter.