I really try not to think too much about 2020. As a humanity, didn’t we decide that 2020 sucked for most people?
But…Do you remember the very beginning? When everyone was at home making sourdough and discovering TikTok?! Some people talk about feeling a sort of nostalgia for that time. Certain songs, or even foods remind them of that time.
While I can’t say I’m nostalgic of that time, these cookies were my pandemic comfort! I was bored one day early on and wanted something sweet. It was not ideal to run to the store – so I had to make something. Enter these oatmeal lace cookies.
The easiest cookie I’ve ever made. I won’t necessarily call them healthy, but oats, right? Ha! But really, in the grand scheme of things these are not so bad on the list of bad foods. They are the perfect late night munchie when you want something crunchy and sweet. But not too sweet!
They are also so dang pretty! These cookies can be wrapped in brown paper and tied with a pretty ribbon for a lovely and sweet gift.
I love holding them up to the light and watching it filter through this crackly oatmeal lace cookie. Give it a try and tag me in your posts and with #WhatsForDinTonight
Oatmeal Lace Cookies
Have you ever eaten lace? No…, not the doilies on your grandma’s table – oatmeal lace. A super crispy yet chewy, easy cookie. This cookie uses pantry staples, takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish, and has the tastiest, toffee/caramel flavor!
Preheat oven to 350F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper (seriously, don’t skip this step! Go buy parchment if you don’t have any!!)
In a small saucepan, melt brown sugar and butter. Over medium heat, stir frequently until you have a thick almost paste-like consistency. Remove from heat.
Add flour, vanilla, and salt. Allow to cool for 10 minutes (also, don’t skip this unless you want scrambled eggs!).
Mix in egg and oats. Stir until incorporated.
Spoon 1 tbsp onto baking sheet. You want to make sure you’re leaving 3 or more inches of space in between them as they will flatten and SPREAD.
Ideally, your cookies will be one single layer of oats. This is what gives it the lace like quality when cooked. I end up cooking these in batches.
Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.
Remove and allow to cool completely on the parchment paper. Once mostly cool, peel off parchment and enjoy!
Notes
These can be stored for a week on the counter, or frozen for a month and thawed on the counter.
