Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Chewy Oatmeal Lace Cookies, where crispy edges meet a wonderfully chewy center. These cookies boast a rich caramelized flavor thanks to the combination of oats and brown sugar. Perfect for any occasion, whether you’re looking for a sweet treat for an afternoon snack or dessert at dinner parties, these cookies are sure to impress. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can easily whip up a batch that’s great for sharing or freezing for later enjoyment.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp fine salt
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375ºF (190ºC) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- In a large frying pan over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar until smooth.
- Stir in the oats, flour, and salt until well combined.
- Remove from heat and mix in the egg and vanilla until the batter is slightly soupy.
- Drop teaspoons of batter onto prepared sheets with enough space between them to allow spreading.
- Bake for about 5-7 minutes until edges are golden brown; adjust baking time as needed.
- Cool on sheets for 15 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (about 15g)
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg