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Chewy Oatmeal Lace Cookies with Crispy Edges

A stack of golden brown, lacy oatmeal lace cookies piled high on a white plate.
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Make family favorite oatmeal lace cookies that achieve the perfect texture: delicate, lacy edges that are crisp, surrounding a soft, chewy center. This recipe honors traditional American home cooking.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

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.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This step builds texture.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Stir in the rolled oats and the optional chopped nuts until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Drop rounded teaspoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 3 inches apart. These cookies spread significantly.
  8. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes, watching closely. The edges should be golden brown and lacy, and the centers should look slightly soft.
  9. Remove the sheets from the oven. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes to set the delicate lace structure.
  10. Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. They will crisp up as they cool.

Notes

  • For the best chewy center and crispy edges, do not overbake. The cookies should still look slightly underdone when you remove them from the oven.
  • If you want an elegant dessert cookie, drizzle melted semi-sweet chocolate over the cooled cookies.
  • This recipe is a family classic cookie recipe that works well for holiday gifting.

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