Lace Oatmeal Cookies are thin and crispy cookies with lacy edges, giving them a light and crunchy texture! Dipped in chocolate, these lace cookies are a treat that goes perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee!

Looking for more Christmas Cookie Recipes to make? Then give my Brownie Cookies or Thumbprint Cookies a try!

Close up shot of a oatmeal lace cookie.

The Best Lace Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

You would be surprised how easy these oatmeal lace cookies are to make, and just how many cookies you’ll end up with! The batter is super simple to whip up, and there is no chilling time required!

We want these cookies to spread thin in the oven, so that they will come out perfectly caramelized and crisp. To take things up a notch, I dipped them in butter to make lace sandwich cookies that are seriously to die for!

You’re whole family is going to love these sweet treats. Have them as a light and crunchy dessert, or as a pick-me-up with an afternoon cup of tea! They are also a fun addition to add to your Christmas cookie exchange!

Lace cookies sandwiches in a bowl.

Ingredients Needed

  • Unsalted Butter: I like to use unsalted butter. If you have salted butter, add less salt to the mixture.
  • Light Brown Sugar: The brown sugar adds a hint of caramel flavor to the cookies.
  • Vanilla: For a little extra flavor!
  • Oats: I like to use old fashioned oats or quick cooking oats because that is what I typically have on hand!
  • Almond Flour: Adds a hint of nuttiness to the cookie. You can use store bought almond flour or make your own homemade almond flour!
  • Salt: To bring out all of the flavors!
  • Egg White: Adds structure and helps the cookie to stay light and crispy!
  • Chocolate Chips: I used semi-sweet chocolate chips but you can use any kind that you want! Milk chocolate or dark chocolate would work! This chocolate will be used to stick two cookies together for little cookie sandwiches with a layer of chocolate in the middle. If you would like to make more cookies you can simply drizzle chocolate onto each cookie or simply omit.
  • Coconut Oil: This helps to create silky smooth melted chocolate.
Hand holding a lace cookie sandwich with more cookies in a white bowl.

How to make Lace Oatmeal Cookies

  1. Preheat: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Melt Butter: Add butter and brown sugar to a small saucepan and cook over medium heat, whisking occasionally until the butter is melted.
Butter and brown sugar being melted on the stove top.
  1. Mix with Other Ingredients: Pour the butter/sugar mixture into a large bowl. Stir in the vanilla, oats, almond flour, salt and egg white. Mix to combine.
Lace cookie dough being mixed in a mixing bowl with a rubber spatula.
  1. Portion onto Sheets: Portion heaping teaspoons (NOT tablespoons) onto the prepared baking sheets.
Cookie dough in heaps on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  1. Bake: Bake for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown along the edges. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a couple minutes, before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely. The cookies will harden and crisp up as they cool.
  2. Melt the Chocolate: Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave safe bowl. Cook for 40 seconds, stir and cook for an additional 20 seconds or until melted.
Lace cookies on a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  1. Dip: Dip the cooled cookies one at a time into the chocolate mixture and sandwich another cookie on top of the chocolate to create a cookie sandwich with the chocolate in the center. Repeat with the remaining cookies and enjoy!

Tips for Success

  • Gift them for Christmas! These eyelet lace cookies make an great Christmas cookie that can be gifted to friends, family and neighbors!
  • Pair with a scoop of ice cream! I like eating these on their own, but for a larger dessert, they pair great with a scoop of vanilla or chocolate ice cream.
  • Don’t chill the dough! This is essential to making lace cookies. A chilled dough will not spread in the oven, so you won’t get paper thin lace cookies like you want!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are oatmeal lace cookies gluten-free?

Yes! These oatmeal cookies are naturally gluten-free. Just make sure that your oats are certified gluten-free!

How should I store lace cookies?

Store any leftover lace cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4-5 days. Or you can keep them in the fridge for up to one week. However, they won’t stay as crisp in the fridge!

My cookies aren’t crispy

The lace cookies will crisp as they cool. It’s important to let the cookie sit on the baking sheet when they are removed from the oven for at least 5 minutes and then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely. The cookies are very delicate when they are warm so it’s important to allow them to cool before dipping them in the chocolate.

Hand holding a oatmeal lace sandwich cookie with more in the background.

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    Recipe

    Lace Oatmeal Cookies

    5 from 1 vote
    Lace Oatmeal Cookies are thin and crispy cookies with lacy edges, giving them a light and crunchy texture! Dipped in chocolate, these lace cookies are a treat that goes perfectly with a cup of tea or coffee!
    Author: Kelley Simmons
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 8 minutes
    Total Time: 23 minutes
    Serves 24 cookies
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    Ingredients 

    • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
    • 2/3 cup light brown sugar
    • 1 tsp vanilla
    • 1 cup old fashioned oats
    • 3 tbsp almond flour
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1 egg white
    • 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
    • 1 tbsp coconut oil

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheet with parchment paper.
    • Add butter and brown sugar to a small saucepan and cook over medium heat whisking occasionally until the butter is melted.
    • Pour the butter / sugar mixture into a large bowl. Stir in the vanilla, oats, almond flour, salt and egg white. Mix to combine.
    • Portion heaping teaspoons (NOT tablespoons) onto the prepared baking sheets.
    • Bake for 6-8 minutes or until golden brown along the edges. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a couple of minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
      The cookies will harden and crisp up as they cool.
    • Dip the cooled cookies one at a time into the chocolate mixture and sandwich another cookie on top of the chocolate to create a cookie sandwich with the chocolate in the center. Repeat with the remaining cookies and enjoy!
    • Melt the chocolate: Add the chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave safe bowl. Cook for 40 seconds, stir and cook for an additional 20 seconds or until melted.

    Nutrition Information

    Calories: 124kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 54mgPotassium: 66mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 122IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

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