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    Home » Recipes » Cookies

    Chewy Oatmeal Lace Cookies

    Published: Aug 14, 2018 · Last modified: Apr 1, 2022 by Leslie Kiszka / This post may contain affiliate links.

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    4.8 from 21 votes
    Thin & Chewy Oatmeal Lace Cookies | Stress Baking
    Thin & Chewy Oatmeal Lace Cookies | Stress Baking
    Thin & Chewy Oatmeal Lace Cookies | Stress Baking

    This oatmeal lace cookie recipe makes cookies that are thin and chewy with a crisp edge and buttery brown sugar flavor! For a thicker cookie, try my one bowl chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies next.

    Oatmeal Lace Cookies

    What are lace cookies?

    Lace cookies get their name because of their lace-y appearance. They are also typically very thin, crisp cookies made with little to no flour. And while I enjoy them, I wanted these to be chewy!

    I’ve never been the biggest fan of super delicate cookies because it means I’m going to make a mess when I eat it. Cookie crumbs all over the shirt, kinda mess.

    You want these oatmeal lace cookies to be as thin as possible, but without letting there be gaps. As they bake, the batter caramelizes and the sugar bubbles to create very small gaps.

    Oatmeal Lace Cookies
    Oatmeal Lace Cookies

    They’ll be super thin

    They’re going to spread even more during baking, and be super thin cookies. I’m serious. Really thin. If you weren’t expecting it, you might think you’ve done something wrong.

    But you haven’t. You’ve done it perfectly. If you let them bake for about 8 minutes (may vary, based on your oven performance), they’ll be chewy with a crispy edge.

    These lace cookies are chewy!

    If you want them to be less chewy and more crisp overall, bake them another couple minutes. Totally up to your personal preference. They might be more crisp this way, but they still won’t be snappy if you bite into it – if you know what I mean. I didn’t develop the recipe for that.

    Oatmeal Lace Cookies

    Ingredients for lace cookies

    Some lace cookie recipes call for little to no flour, and some call for almond flour (aff link). In the case of my recipe, we’re going to use a small amount of all purpose flour as well as old fashioned oats.

    • Unsalted butter
    • Dark brown sugar
    • All purpose flour (can substitute 1:1 gluten free flour)
    • Pure vanilla extract
    • Salt
    • Egg
    • Rolled oats, also known as old fashioned oats (can substitute gluten free oats)
    • Dark chocolate, for drizzling (optional, but highly encouraged!)

    Leave room for the cookies to spread

    Since you’re only doing a handful of cookies on a baking sheet for each batch, you’re going to want to make plenty of room on your counters for them to cool. 

    As you can see in the picture below, my C-Rex (Cookie Rex, thank you very much) is gleefully awaiting the cooled cookies.

    Oatmeal Lace Cookies on a kitchen island

    Why not add a little chocolate?

    The next talking point: a chocolate drizzle. I am a very big fan of these cookies with a light drizzle of chocolate on top. It adds a little somethin’ somethin’.

    I thoroughly enjoy them without it, but there’s something about getting a little bit of chocolate in each bite that takes it up a notch for me.

    Even if you’re not Team Chocolate, you can’t deny that it’s fun to fling a pastry bag around when you’re drizzling said chocolate onto cookies. It’s just fun.

    Oatmeal Lace Cookies drizzled with dark chocolate
    Oatmeal Lace Cookies drizzled with dark chocolate

    Stack them up high, and challenge yourself not to eat ten of them in one sitting. You’ll try to rationalize it because they’re so thin, but I promise you’ll regret it.

    They’ll be delicious, for sure, but your stomach will not be a happy camper if you consume that much butter and sugar at once.

    Oatmeal Lace Cookies
    Oatmeal Lace Cookies

    After you’ve made this recipe, please consider coming back to share your experience with others by leaving a comment below with a star rating!

    Oatmeal Lace Cookies

    Chewy Oatmeal Lace Cookies

    4.81 from 21 votes
    These oatmeal lace cookies are thin and chewy with a crisp edge and buttery brown sugar flavor!
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    Prep Time 15 minutes
    Cook Time 8 minutes
    Total Time 40 minutes
    Servings 18 to 22 cookies

    Equipment

    • Baking sheets
    • Nonstick silicone mat
    • Parchment paper (precut)
    • Medium saucepan
    • Whisk
    • Cookie scoops

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup unsalted butter
    • 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
    • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour, can substitute 1:1 gluten free flour
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 egg, room temperature
    • 1 ½ cups rolled oats, also known as old fashioned oats - can substitute gluten free oats
    • Dark chocolate, for drizzling (optional)

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside.
    • In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine butter and brown sugar. Whisk frequently until just combined and thick.
    • Remove pan from heat and add flour, vanilla and salt. Whisk to combine and let cool slightly for about 10 minutes.
    • Add egg and whisk to combine.
    • Add oats and whisk until well combined and all the oats are coated.
    • Using a small cookie scoop (1 tablespoon), drop batter onto prepared baking sheets. Use the back of the scoop or a spoon to spread the batter into a thin layer.
      Note: You want to make sure you leave plenty of room for the cookies to spread while baking, so I never do more than 6 cookies per baking sheet to be on the safe side. You're going to need a fresh sheet of parchment paper each time, so just keep alternating baking sheets until you've used all the batter.
    • One sheet at a time, bake for 8 minutes or until the edges have just started to turn a golden brown.
    • Let cool completely on the parchment paper (but you can slide the baked cookies on the paper over to wire racks to cool completely while you reuse the baking sheet for your next batch).
    • If desired, drizzle with melted dark chocolate and let set completely. Enjoy!

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    Notes

    Can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 73mg | Potassium: 47mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 171IU | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Author Leslie Kiszka
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    Comments

    1. Deborah

      January 09, 2022 at 4:09 pm

      5 stars
      Very fast simple recipe. Mine only made 12 cookies , however , they are the size of my hand ! plus I can say , yes I only had one cookie. Great flavor , just overestimated the amount of batter

      Reply
      • Leslie Kiszka

        January 10, 2022 at 10:10 am

        Haha, I like the justification of “it’s only one cookie!” :)

        Reply
    2. DJ Clem

      December 22, 2021 at 10:10 am

      5 stars
      Oh my, these turned out beautifully and so so good! My hubby’s new favorite; he likes them best without the chocolate, but I’ll take chocolate everytime! I have another recipe that calls for A LOT more flour, so I added just an extra tablespoon for good measure.

      Reply
    3. Amy Jo McCord

      October 21, 2021 at 3:55 pm

      2 stars
      These cookies have a great flavor, however, even after 3 hours of cooling, they never got crisp. They have the texture of a fruit roll-up. Is this how they are supposed to be???

      Reply
      • Leslie Kiszka

        October 21, 2021 at 4:20 pm

        Correct, as I note in the description for these they’re intended to be chewy! Sorry that you felt it was only worth 2 stars, that’s never what I like to see.

        Reply
    4. Lyslee

      January 12, 2021 at 12:51 am

      5 stars
      Hi Leslie
      Just made these for my husband , he wanted me to give you 2 thumbs up! He loves them!
      These cookies are so easy to make, awesome cookies!

      Reply
      • Leslie Kiszka

        January 15, 2021 at 10:10 am

        That’s so good to hear!

        Reply
    5. Lisa

      January 05, 2021 at 3:21 pm

      Made these this morning. I loved them. I did not drizzle with chocolate, I decided they were rich enough without it. Would be great to make an ice cream sandwich with.

      Reply
      • Leslie Kiszka

        January 11, 2021 at 9:33 am

        That sounds amazing!

        Reply
    6. Jeri

      December 18, 2020 at 12:06 am

      Do you use old fashion oats or quick cooking?

      Reply
      • Leslie Kiszka

        December 18, 2020 at 9:31 am

        I note in the recipe card to use rolled oats (which are also known as old fashioned oats)! I’ve updated the name in the recipe card to include both so it’s not confusing.

        Reply
    7. Yvonne

      December 11, 2019 at 12:00 pm

      Can I refrigerate the dough before baking ?

      Reply
      • Leslie Kiszka

        December 11, 2019 at 1:33 pm

        I wouldn’t recommend it – you want it to be a thin batter, and that would cause it to be more firm. You could try it, and then let it set out and come to room temperature before baking, but I’m not sure what your results would be.

        Reply
    8. Kasey

      October 27, 2018 at 2:19 pm

      I am going to try some coconut in some, just cause it sounds good!

      Reply
    9. Linda Emerson

      August 27, 2018 at 6:44 am

      Hey, These are the cookies that I have been looking for! I cannot wait to make these cookies! They look amazing! So easy to make and I love that the ingredient list is simple .

      Reply
      • Leslie Haasch

        August 27, 2018 at 10:42 am

        I’m so glad!

        Reply
    10. Heather

      August 20, 2018 at 6:26 am

      5 stars
      These look amazing! Super crisp and delicate but packed with so much texture and flavor. So easy to make and I love that the ingredient list is simple :)

      Reply
    11. Vanessa Vickery

      August 20, 2018 at 3:12 am

      5 stars
      These are the cookies that I have been looking for! I am looking for a cookie that I can make at the next cake & cookie stall at my kids school and these are going to be it!! They look amazing!! And PS your dog is so cute!

      Reply
    12. Kim @ Berly's Kitchen

      August 19, 2018 at 10:52 pm

      5 stars
      I’ve been craving oatmeal cookies all weekend. These looked perfectly good and then I saw the chocolate drizzle. Now they’re even better!

      Reply
    13. Holly

      August 19, 2018 at 9:58 pm

      5 stars
      Girllll! I cannot wait to make these cookies! They look amazing! They remind me of the oatmeal cookies my grandma would make and no one in the family has the recipe.

      Reply
    14. Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life

      August 19, 2018 at 9:48 pm

      Hot, humid summers are the WORST as are pet troubles. :( Nothing breaks the heart quite like having to take them to the vet or seeing them in distress and not being able to let them know it’ll be ok. I feel ya girl! But these cookies look delish! I would totally stress bake AND stress eat the heck out of these.

      Reply
    15. Jenni LeBaron

      August 19, 2018 at 11:14 am

      5 stars
      Oatmeal cookies are my favorite so I’m glad to see them made in a new an interesting way I bet these lace cookies are supremely chewy in the best way! Bring on the milk!

      Reply
    16. Sharon

      August 18, 2018 at 10:16 pm

      5 stars
      Oh, boy, do these cookies look amazing! Simple, easy, classic. I will take a dozen right now.

      Reply
    17. Ashley @ Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen

      August 17, 2018 at 9:53 pm

      These cookies look SO good! That drizzle has me seriously swooning over here. And C-Rex is fabulous. What a fun way to stash away your goodies :)

      Reply
    18. Jessie

      August 17, 2018 at 12:20 am

      5 stars
      I love this recipe chewy and crispy sounds like a great way for cookies to be! Saving this to try later and I cant wait!

      Reply
    19. Veena Azmanov

      August 16, 2018 at 1:27 pm

      5 stars
      I LOVE lace cookies and I usually use nuts but oats sound so good. Saving this for later. Can’t wait to try it. Love how simple and easy the recipe is. Looks so pretty

      Reply
    20. Aleta

      August 16, 2018 at 12:36 am

      5 stars
      YUMMY!!! These cookies look AMAZING!! I love how thin and crispy they are and your photography is simply stunning! Also, I have a retriever cross, they sure are special aren’t they?

      Reply
    21. Karly

      August 15, 2018 at 10:22 am

      These cookies look so delicious! Love that they are crispy and chewy at the same time. My fav!

      Reply
    22. Anne

      August 14, 2018 at 3:38 pm

      5 stars
      These cookies look so good! I want one of them now. That dog is so cute, I can see how he pulls at your heart strings.

      Reply

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