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Easy Lace Cookies Recipe

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These Easy Lace Cookies are delicate, crispy, and buttery almond cookies with a beautiful lacy texture. Made with simple ingredients like almond flour, brown sugar, and butter, they bake quickly into thin, golden treats that can be enjoyed plain or sandwiched with Nutella or melted chocolate for an extra indulgence. Perfect for a light sweet snack or elegant dessert.

Ingredients

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Cookie Base

  • 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter
  • 2/3 cup (130g) packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup (75g) almond flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 Tablespoon (15ml) light or dark corn syrup or milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Optional Filling

  • 1/2 cup Nutella or melted chocolate

Instructions

  1. Melt Butter and Combine Ingredients: Melt the unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Once fully melted, add brown sugar, almond flour, salt, and corn syrup or milk. Cook and whisk continuously for about 3-4 minutes until the sugar dissolves and all ingredients are combined. If the mixture starts separating, remove from heat and whisk vigorously until smooth.
  2. Add Vanilla and Let Mixture Thicken: Remove the pan from heat and whisk in the vanilla extract. The mixture will appear grainy and shiny. Let the dough sit for 5 to 10 minutes as the oven preheats; this allows the dough to thicken and cool slightly.
  3. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C). Line two to three large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking.
  4. Portion and Bake Cookies: Drop scant teaspoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared sheets, spacing them about 3 inches apart. Bake in the oven for 6 to 8 minutes until the edges turn golden brown. The centers and edges will bubble and sizzle during baking.
  5. Cool Cookies: Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 full minutes. Then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing them to dry and crisp up.
  6. Optional Sandwiching: Once cooled, enjoy the cookies plain or spread Nutella or melted chocolate on the bottom of one cookie and sandwich it with another. This creates a rich, creamy filling for a decadent treat.
  7. Storage: Store cookies without filling at room temperature in a covered container for up to 1 week. Cookies with Nutella or chocolate filling stay fresh for 3 days at room temperature or up to 1 week refrigerated.

Notes

  • Using almond flour makes these cookies gluten-free but not suitable for nut allergies.
  • Milk or corn syrup helps with texture and binding; you can use either based on preference or dietary needs.
  • If you prefer, replace Nutella filling with any melted chocolate or your favorite spread.
  • Make sure to space the cookies properly to allow for spreading during baking.
  • Cookies are very delicate when warm, so handle carefully after baking.

Keywords: lace cookies, almond cookies, crispy cookies, gluten free cookies, easy cookies, Nutella cookies, holiday cookies, delicate cookies

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