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    Soulfully Made » Desserts » Cookies » Easy Oatmeal Lace Cookies

    Easy Oatmeal Lace Cookies

    Nikki Lee Published:December 12, 2019 | Updated: February 9, 2020

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    A stack of oatmeal lace cookies on parchment paper.
    Two image Pinterest collage; one a stack of oatmeal lace cookies and one being help to see upclose.
    A stack of oatmeal lace cookies on parchment paper.
    A stack of oatmeal lace cookies on parchment paper.
    A stack of oatmeal lace cookies on parchment paper.

    7 simple ingredients make these Easy Oatmeal Lace Cookies. Ready in under 20 minutes and they taste like bites of brown sugar and caramel decadence.

    a fresh stack of these Easy Oatmeal Lace Cookies

    These are one of my most favorite cookies of all time. I especially like them around the holidays. They are crispy but a little chewy and just packed with nutty brown sugar and notes of caramel!

    I have always enjoyed making lace cookies and this version is an adaption of the recipe from Whitney Miller Humphrey. Whitney simplified this recipe by using a convenience item that is packed full of flavor and all the ones you need for a perfect Lace Cookie.

    Whitney married a sweet friend of mine's son and that brought her to my hometown and allowed me to get to know her. She is just simply precious.

    Whitney was the first winner of Food Network's MasterChef. She is the most wonderful person inside and out and makes the most amazing southern-inspired dishes. She has two amazing cookbooks I know you would love New Southern Table and Modern Hospitality: Simple Recipes with Southern Charm.

    What are Lace Cookies

    Lace cookies are really thin cookies made with BUTTER, sugar, a little salt, and depending on the recipe a couple of other ingredients. In this recipe, I am using oats, but some call for flour or almond flour, and some use other types of nuts.

    They get their name because of their delicate and see-through appearance. The air pockets form and create that lacy look. They are beautiful cookies! Just heavenly too!

    a side view of a stack of these Easy Oatmeal Lace Cookies

    Tips for Making Lace Cookies

    • Make sure to use real butter. Really there is no skimping here. It creates that caramel flavor you want in a lace cookie.
    • These are good-sized cookies and they spread out. Be sure you leave room on your cookie sheet for this. I usually on do about 1 tablespoon of batter for each cookie and put about 9 cookies on a cookie sheet.
    • If you want them extra thin you can also give the cookie a little smushing after place on the cookie sheet. Just a touch though they spread on their own.

    How to Make Easy Oatmeal Lace Cookies

    • For this recipe, we use Instant Oatmeal Packages, specifically maple and brown sugar. Yes so simple and it gives these cookies the most perfect flavors.
    • You start with melted butter and add in other ingredients by hand. No hand mixer is really needed with this recipe.
    • Allow for a little chilling time. I find you need at least 30 minutes as in the original recipe. I often make the dough the day before and let it sit out just a few minutes before baking.
    • Use a round tablespoon measure to scoop out the dough or a small cookie scoop.
    • Baking times will vary. Ovens vary so keep an eye out for the first batch. Anywhere from 8 to 12 minutes. In my older oven, I cooked about 11 to 12 minutes. In my new oven, I find 9 to 10 minutes is usually good. It also depends on the size of your cookie too.
    • Typically for a cookie, you do not want the batter to spread, but in this case, you absolutely do. That creates that great crisp caramel taste you want! Those edges are divine!
    a hand holding up one Oatmeal Lace Cookie with a stack of these Easy Oatmeal Lace Cookies in the background

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    a fresh stack of these Easy Oatmeal Lace Cookies

    Easy Oatmeal Lace Cookies

    Author: Nikki Lee
    4.88 from 16 votes
    7 simple ingredients make these Easy Oatmeal Lace Cookies. Ready in under 20 minutes and they taste like bites of brown sugar and caramel decadence.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Time to Chill Dough 30 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Cookies
    Cuisine American
    Servings 3 dozen
    Calories 64 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 10 Tablespoons butter, melted (I use salted butter)
    • 6 individual packets of maple and brown sugar instant oatmeal, I used Quaker Brand
    • ⅔ cup sugar
    • ⅔ cup brown sugar, firmly packed
    • ⅛ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 2 large eggs

    Instructions
     

    • Place melted butter in a medium sized bowl. Add in the white sugar, brown sugar, dry oatmeal packets and salt and mix until combined. Stir in vanilla and eggs until combined.
    • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat.
    • Scoop chilled dough with a round tablespoon measure or small cookie scoop onto lined baking about 3 inches apart. (Flatten slightly with the back of scoop, if you desire an extra thin cookie.)
    • Bake for 9 to 12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown. Allow cookies to cool on the pan for 5 minutes (they will continue to cook a bit). Use an offset spatula to transfer to a cooling rack to cool completely.

    ✱ Nikki's Tips

    I usually only bake 9 cookies on a sheet to allow room for them to expand and not touch when baking.
    These are delicate cookies so handle with care when moving to a cooling rack.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 1 serving Calories: 64 kcal Carbohydrates: 8 g Protein: 1 g Fat: 4 g Saturated Fat: 2 g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g Cholesterol: 19 mg Sodium: 40 mg Sugar: 7 g

    Nutrition Disclaimer

    Soulfully Made is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is only an estimate. We recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator if you need to verify any information.

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    1. Nicolette says

      November 23, 2022 at 11:33 am

      5 stars
      These were SO easy to make and perfectly soft and chewy! I will absolutely be making these again! Thank you for an amazing recipe!!

      Reply
    2. Claire says

      November 23, 2022 at 11:24 am

      5 stars
      These cookies have the perfect texture, crispy and chewy at the same time - just delicious

      Reply
    3. Savita says

      November 23, 2022 at 11:03 am

      5 stars
      These turned out so well on my first trial, going to make it again on weekends. Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
    4. Beth says

      November 23, 2022 at 10:56 am

      5 stars
      This is by far the best cookie recipe I've made in ages. I love the texture, and the flavor is absolutely amazing.

      Reply
    5. Kali Alexandria says

      November 23, 2022 at 10:38 am

      5 stars
      These look absolutely fabulous! Definitely making these for the holidays!

      Reply
    6. Carlee says

      December 24, 2019 at 6:48 am

      How fun that these start with oatmeal packets! They look absolutely delicious.

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        December 29, 2019 at 10:26 am

        Thank you Carlee! They make this so simple and delish!

        Reply
    7. jennifer stewart says

      December 19, 2019 at 9:48 am

      I am so glad I got a stack of these! They were so crispy and yummy with my coffee!

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        December 29, 2019 at 8:30 am

        I am so glad you enjoyed them. The first time I made them I was hooked.

        Reply
    8. Madi says

      December 17, 2019 at 5:47 pm

      These cookies look so wonderful! Adding these to my holiday baking list!

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        December 29, 2019 at 10:29 am

        Thank you Madi! Happy Holidays!

        Reply
    9. Deb Clark says

      December 15, 2019 at 11:41 pm

      These cookies are heavenly, I love how perfectly crispy they are. Butter does make all the difference, thank you for such an amazing recipe!

      Reply
    10. Julia says

      December 13, 2019 at 4:07 pm

      I love everything about these cookies!

      Reply
      • Nikki - Soulfully Made says

        December 17, 2019 at 10:06 am

        Thank you so much Julia!!

        Reply

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