Lace Cookies Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 11 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 21 minutes
🥄 Servings: 2-3 dozen
🥘 Category: Drop Cookies
🔖 Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Fruit, Nuts, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Sweet, Mixer, < 30 Mins, Oven, Beginner Cook, Small Appliance, Easy, Inexpensive
Description:
Make and share these delicate, lacy, and delicious Lace Cookies that are perfect for any occasion! They’re filled with the goodness of oatmeal, crunchy pecans, and a hint of vanilla. These treats are easy to make and even easier to enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups oatmeal
- 1/2 cup margarine, melted
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients:
- Start by gathering all the ingredients needed for these delightful Lace Cookies.
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Mix Oats and Margarine:
- In a mixing bowl, place the oatmeal.
- Melt the margarine and pour it over the oats.
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Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In another bowl, sift together the flour and baking powder.
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Mix Everything Together:
- Add the dry ingredients into the oatmeal and margarine mixture.
- Stir until everything is well combined.
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Prepare Egg and Vanilla Mixture:
- In a separate small bowl, beat the egg and vanilla flavoring together.
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Blend Wet Ingredients:
- Combine the egg and vanilla mixture with the oatmeal mixture.
- Stir until a uniform batter forms.
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Add Pecans:
- Fold in the chopped pecans, ensuring they are evenly distributed throughout the batter.
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Preheat Oven:
- Cover your cookie sheets with foil, ensuring they are ready for the cookies.
- Do not preheat the oven just yet.
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Scoop and Bake:
- Using a teaspoon, drop small portions of the cookie batter onto the prepared cookie sheets.
- Space them out to allow for spreading during baking.
| Step | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | 325°F (163°C) | 11 minutes |
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Bake to Perfection:
- Place the cookie sheets into the oven preheated to 325°F (163°C).
- Bake the cookies for about 11 minutes, or until they turn golden brown around the edges.
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Cool and Enjoy:
- Once baked, remove the cookie sheets from the oven.
- Allow the Lace Cookies to cool completely on the foil.
- This helps them set and develop their signature delicate texture.
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Serve and Share:
- Once cooled, carefully remove the Lace Cookies from the foil.
- Enjoy these delightful treats with a glass of milk, a cup of coffee, or simply on their own!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 1174.5
- Total Fat: 71.4g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Cholesterol: 105.8mg
- Sodium: 751mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 123.8g
- Dietary Fiber: 8.7g
- Total Sugars: 77.1g
- Protein: 16.3g
These Lace Cookies are a delightful treat, perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or just when you’re craving something sweet and crunchy. They have a wonderful texture with the crispy edges and the lacy, delicate center. Share these cookies with friends and family, or keep them all to yourself for a special indulgence. Enjoy the simplicity and deliciousness of these classic cookies! 😋🍪
