Description
Deliciously thin and crispy lace cookies featuring nutty browned butter, rolled oats, and a rich caramel flavor from light brown sugar. These cookies are easy to prepare and perfect for tea time or any sweet craving.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter
- 2 ¼ cups light brown sugar, packed
- 2 ¼ cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Brown the Butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt and brown the salted butter until it turns a golden brown color and emits a nutty aroma, indicating caramelization. Remove from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes to avoid cooking the eggs later.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a mixing bowl or using a mixer, combine the light brown sugar, rolled oats, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until evenly incorporated.
- Add Browned Butter: Gradually mix in the cooled browned butter to the sugar and oat mixture, ensuring a smooth and combined batter.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the salt and all-purpose flour until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain a delicate texture.
- Portion Cookies: Using a cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared parchment-lined cookie sheets, leaving ample space between each to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 6 minutes or until the cookies turn golden brown and lacy around the edges.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a nuttier flavor, consider toasting the oats lightly before adding to the batter.
- Make sure the browned butter is cooled slightly before adding to avoid scrambling the egg.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and easy cleanup.
- Cookies spread significantly, so leave ample space between scoops on the baking sheet.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
- Optional: Add ½ cup chopped nuts or chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
