Description
Delightfully thin and crispy lace cookies made with browning butter, oats, and brown sugar for a rich, nutty flavor and perfect golden texture.
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 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F and line cookie sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Brown the Butter: In a small saucepan over medium heat, brown the butter until it turns a rich brown color and releases a nutty aroma, then remove it from heat and let it cool for 5 minutes to avoid cooking the egg when mixed.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl or using a stand mixer, combine the brown sugar, rolled oats, egg, and vanilla extract. Gradually add the cooled browned butter, mixing until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Stir in the salt and all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a consistent batter.
- Form Cookies: Use a cookie scoop to drop dollops of dough onto the prepared cookie sheets, making sure to leave ample space between each as the cookies will spread.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 6 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for approximately 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure the browned butter is cooled before mixing with the egg to prevent it from cooking prematurely.
- Space cookies well apart as they spread thinly and irregularly.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and enable easy removal.
- If you prefer chewier cookies, bake for a slightly shorter time; for crispier cookies, bake a minute longer monitoring closely.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 90 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
