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Oatmeal Lace Cookies

These buttery, crispy, and chewy Oatmeal Lace Cookies are so elegant and delicious. An easy cookie recipe that's perfect for holiday sharing!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 66 cookies

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 white 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 the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Store for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
  • This recipe yields approximately 66 cookies.