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    Home » Recipes » Sweets » Oatmeal Lace Cookies

    By Amy · Published: Nov 10, 2019 · Updated: Mar 23, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy 11 Comments

    Oatmeal Lace Cookies

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    A small white plate of cookies beside a glass of milk with overlay text.

    These buttery, crispy and chewy Oatmeal Lace Cookies with pecans are so elegant and deliciously addictive!

    Oatmeal Lace Cookies on a white oval serving platter.

    The reason “lace” is in the name of this cookie is because they bake up so thin with tiny air holes and pockets that really resembles lace.  They’re crispy and chewy at the same time with a buttery toffee flavor.

    A stack of oatmeal lace cookies on a small round white plate.

    How Many Cookies Does This Recipe Yield?

    This recipe yields approximately 66 cookies.

    The cookie dough spreads out a LOT, so it’s important to place the dough about 3 inches apart on the baking sheet (lined with parchment paper).

    Since the dough spreads so much, you’ll only need a heaping teaspoon (1-1/2 teaspoons) of dough per cookie.

    Step-by-step photos showing how to make oatmeal lace cookies.

    Tips for Baking Oatmeal Lace Cookies

    • Use parchment paper!  These cookies are so thin and delicate, they are removed easily from the paper without breaking the cookie.
    • This recipe calls for butter that has been melted, then cooled to room temperature.  Melt your butter first and allow to cool while you’re measuring the remaining ingredients.
    • Watch the cookies carefully to avoid over-baking.  The recipe states to bake for 7-8 minutes (my oven bakes them in 7-1/2 minutes exactly), but every oven is different.
    Overhead view of oatmeal lace cookies on a cooling rack.

    Enjoy!

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    Oatmeal Lace Cookies on a white oval serving platter

    Oatmeal Lace Cookies

    These buttery, crispy and chewy oatmeal lace cookies are so elegant and deliciously addictive!
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: lace oatmeal cookies, oatmeal lace cookies
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes
    Total Time: 23 minutes
    Servings: 66 cookies
    Author: Amy

    Ingredients

    • ¾ cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 ¼ cups quick cooking oats
    • 1 cup chopped pecans
    • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
    • ½ cup granulated sugar
    • ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled 1 ½ sticks
    • 1 large egg lightly beaten
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda and salt.  Add oats and chopped pecans and stir well to combine.
    • Place light brown sugar and granulated sugar in a separate large bowl.  Add melted and cooled butter and stir until smooth.  Add egg and vanilla and stir to combine.
    • Slowly add dry mixture to wet mixture and stir to combine.
    • Drop by heaping teaspoons (1 ½ teaspoons of dough per cookie) onto prepared baking sheet approximately 3 inches apart.
    • Bake for 7 to 8 minutes (watching closely to avoid over-baking), or until golden brown and crispy around the edges.
    • Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to completely cool.

    Notes

    • Store for up to 5 days in an airtight container
    • Yields approximately 66 cookies

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 28mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 69IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 1mg

    If provided, nutritional info is a courtesy, is not guaranteed and should only be considered as a guideline.

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    Originally published December 22, 2013.  Updated with new photographs, recipe revised and republished November 10, 2019.

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    1. Terry Miranda says

      May 10, 2022 at 9:04 pm

      Holy cow these were so good. Wish I had read the calorie content before I ate 10 of them. These were exactly like the photo. Delicious. Keeper recipe for sure.

      Reply
    2. Linda says

      February 02, 2021 at 12:59 pm

      5 stars
      My neighbor made these and brought them over, still warm and fresh. They were soooo good they were gone in half a day. We must have eaten 40 cookies between us! She says she doubled the recipe, and added a tablespoon of cinnamon to the dough. Just sensational! Tonight, I bake! The man of the house has requested some with cashews and some with walnuts, as well as the pecans. Experimenting will be fun!

      Reply
    3. Schmidt says

      December 22, 2019 at 9:34 pm

      5 stars
      Exactly like the picture and delicious

      Reply
      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        December 23, 2019 at 9:24 am

        Thank you, Schmidt… so glad you enjoyed the cookies! 🙂

        Reply
    4. Jo says

      November 14, 2019 at 3:47 pm

      5 stars
      My new favorite Christmas Cookie. So light and Yummy, they will definitely be going to many parties with me.

      Reply
    5. Paula Vicknair says

      December 31, 2015 at 5:30 pm

      I used this recipe but added raisins along with the pecans. I also went for 8 minutes cooking time with 4 minute interval
      rotating the baking sheet at 4 minutes. It worked perfectly. Yum!

      Reply
      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        January 02, 2016 at 1:22 pm

        So glad you liked them, Paula! The raisins sound like a great addition. Happy New Year!

        Reply
    6. Michelle Rittler @ Taste As You Go says

      December 16, 2015 at 9:51 am

      Thanks for allowing me to feature your recipe in my round-up of 60 Ultimate Cookie Exchange Recipes on Taste As You Go. Happy Holidays!

      Reply
      • Amy @ The Blond Cook says

        December 17, 2015 at 12:32 pm

        Thanks so much, Michelle! Can’t wait to check out all of the cookie recipes. Happy holidays to you too!

        Reply
    7. Dina says

      December 23, 2013 at 8:09 am

      they look yummy!

      Reply
      • Marsha says

        January 13, 2022 at 4:53 pm

        5 stars
        My family love these! Just like my mother-in-laws used to be, but she would never give me the recipe! LOL!! I’m asked by family to make them all the time !!!

        Reply

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