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Buttery Oatmeal Lace Cookies with Chewy Centers

Close-up of several thin, lacy, golden-brown oatmeal lace cookies stacked on a white plate.
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Bake delicate, buttery oatmeal lace cookies that spread thin, offering crispy edges and a satisfyingly chewy center. This easy recipe delivers caramelized flavor perfect for any dessert tray.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup shredded sweet coconut (optional, for extra lace)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Do not use silicone mats or grease the sheets, as the cookies need to spread.
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Stir in both brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and fully dissolved, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. Whisk the egg and vanilla extract into the sugar mixture until combined.
  4. Stir in the flour and salt until just mixed. Fold in the rolled oats and coconut, if using. The dough will be sticky.
  5. Drop rounded teaspoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 3 inches apart because they spread significantly.
  6. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes, watching closely. The cookies are done when the edges are deep golden brown and the centers look set but still slightly soft.
  7. Remove the sheets from the oven. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes to set slightly.
  8. Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. They will crisp up as they cool.

Notes

  • For the best lace effect, use parchment paper; the dough needs to spread freely.
  • If you prefer a crispier cookie throughout, bake for an additional minute until the center is less soft before removing from the oven.
  • These cookies are excellent for holiday baking and gifting.
  • For a toffee flavor boost, substitute 1 tablespoon of the granulated sugar with a tablespoon of molasses.

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