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Lace Cookies
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Lace Cookies

Delight in the exquisite charm of lace cookies, a tantalizing treat that perfectly balances delicate crispness with rich, golden sweetness.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 30 cookies
Calories: 106 kcal
Course: Dessert, Baked Goods
Cuisine: European

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup walnuts
  • ½ Cup butter unsalted
  • ½ Cup sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tablespoons milk
For the Filling
  • 6 Ounces baker's chocolate semisweet
  • 1½ Tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1½ Tablespoons milk

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C)—line 4 cookie sheets with parchment paper or use a silicone mat.
  2. Heat the walnuts, butter, flour, and milk in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the butter is melted and the ingredients are totally blended.
  3. Drop a rounded half-teaspoon of mixture onto the cookie sheet, three inches apart.
  4. Bake 12-15 minutes until the cookies are light golden brown. Let them cool for about 5 minutes, then carefully remove them from the parchment paper.
  5. Place the cookies on a cooling rack and cool completely.
For the Filling
  1. Melt the chocolate, butter, and milk in a double boiler. Do not let the water in the bottom pan touch the top pan.
  2. Spread the chocolate on the back side of one cookie. Top with a cookie of similar shape and size. It’s best to lay the cookies on a flat table since they are very fragile. Don’t push down too hard with the spreading knife because that can crack the cookie, too.

Notes

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  • Let the cookie dough cool off for a couple of minutes after melting. It doesn't spread as much.
  • Shape the dough into rounds; if they are oddly shaped, the cookies will be too.
  • Be sure that your oven temperature is correct. These cookies burn easily.
  • Handle the cookies carefully, as they are very delicate.
  • Some recipes add oats to the dough, which helps with their delicate nature but does not reflect this version. This version has a distinct toffee-like flavor and a delightful crispy texture.
  • Use real unsalted butter for this recipe. Margarine will not produce a satisfactory flavor.
  • Either store these cookies at room temperature or freeze them for longer storage. The humidity from the refrigerator will render them soggy.
  • These cookies can be made gluten-free easily. Just substitute almond flour for the all-purpose flour in the recipe.

Nutrition Information

Calories 106kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 0.2g (10%) Cholesterol 10mg (3%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 54mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 118IU (2%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 11mg (1%) Iron 0.5mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 30 cookies

Amount Per Serving

Calories 106

% Daily Value*

Calories 106kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 7g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 10mg 3%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 54mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 118IU 2%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 0.5mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.