Lace Cookies
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
9 mins
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Servings
30 cookies
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Calories
109 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Lace Cookies
Description
Lace Cookies begin with a mixture of butter, light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and light corn syrup cooked together until the sugars dissolve and the mixture bubbles. Once off the heat, vanilla extract, salt, flour, and finely chopped almonds are stirred in to form a smooth batter. After cooling slightly, spoonfuls of batter are dropped well spaced on parchment-lined sheets because they will spread widely while baking. Baking at 350°F for about 9 minutes until the cookies stop bubbling and turn light golden brown ensures a crisp texture. The cookies gain their crispiness after cooling fully on the baking sheet, as the batter thickens as it cools.
The use of finely chopped almonds imparts a nutty flavor and slight crunch, while the corn syrup adds chewy undertones that complement the delicate structure. The thin, lacy appearance is the signature of these cookies, making them elegant yet simple to serve alongside coffee or tea. Lace cookies also work well for gifting or as a refined cookie option at gatherings.
The recipe allows for nut-free variation by substituting whole oats for almonds, accommodating dietary needs without sacrificing the characteristic texture. Chopping the almonds finely ensures even baking and prevents overly chunky bites. Given the natural spreading, spacing cookies generously is key to achieving uniform thin cookies.
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons butter unsalted
- ½ cup light brown sugar firmly packed
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup almonds finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F and line cookie sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium-sized saucepan, combine butter, sugars, and corn syrup.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring contantly, until sugar has melted and mixture just begins to boil.
- Once boiling, remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract, salt, flour, and finely chopped almonds, stirring until completely combined.
- Allow to cool for five minutes, then drop by 1 ½ teaspoon onto prepared cookie sheet, spacing cookies at least several inches apart (cookies will spread quite a bit in the oven, so give them some space!).
- Bake on 350F for 9 minutes, rotating halfway through baking. You can usually tell the cookies are finished baking when they stop bubbling and are a light golden brown in color. Keep an eye on them because they can burn quickly.
- Allow cookies to cool completely on baking sheet. They won't be crisp until cooled.
- Keep in mind that the lace cookie batter/dough will thicken as it cools, that is completely fine and won’t affect the outcome of the cookies.
Notes
- Using a food processor or pulsing almonds finely ensures even texture for the lace cookies.
- Nut-free versions can be made by substituting 2/3 cup whole oats for the almonds, left unprocessed.
- Leave ample space between cookies on the baking sheet to allow for spreading during baking.
- Cool cookies fully on the baking sheet to develop their crispiness before removing.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 30cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 109 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1lace cookie | |
| Calories | 109kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 3IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 1mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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