Simple & Sweet: Lace Cookies Recipe (2024)

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Lace cookies are simple to make but rich in sweetness and flavor. Check out our easy-to-follow recipe and bake up a batch this weekend!

When you just want a really quick cookie that takes almost no time to bake, these 3-ingredient cookies are just the thing!

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3-Ingredient Cookies

For this week’s dessert, I actually turned to my older sister’s recipe for lace cookies. I remember how her after-school ritual would include baking half a batch and sharing them with me while we completed ourhomework.

The best thing about these cookies is that they only need 3 easy ingredients. Plus, they are just a ton of fun to make! In fact, they are just as fun to make as chocolate chip muffins.

Have a bit more time and want to try a fun variation on this recipe? Make our oatmeal lace cookies too!

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What Are Lace Cookies?

They are called lace cookies because up close, they look like they have a pattern that resembles delicate lace.

These cookies are crispy and melt in your mouth. They are the best way to make memories with your friends or kids.

How To Make Lace Cookies

Here’s what you’ll need from the store. The exact amounts are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

Kitchen Tools Needed:

Ingredients Needed:

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Baking & Storing Tips

All of the exact steps are in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post. First, I have some additional tips I want to share.

Line The Baking Sheets With Parchment Paper

If you line the baking sheets with parchment paper, clean-up is a breeze! Plus, it prevents the cookies from sticking to the pan.

How To Tell When Cookies Are Done

You’ll be able to tell the lace cookies are finished baking when they turn a nice golden brown color – just like in my photos.

Let Them Cool Completely

Before you try to take them off the baking sheet, let them cool completely. This is another benefit of using parchment paper. I like to pick up the parchment paper – with the cookies still on it – and move it to the counter. This lets the cookies cool off without me breaking them on accident.

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Store Cookies At Room Temperature

The best way to store the cookies is at room temperature, so I keep them on the countertop in a sealed container.

When you store the cookies, place a sheet of parchment paper in between each one. This way, they won’t stick to each other.

These cookies are very sticky, so anything you can do to keep them separated is a good idea.

Have you ever had lace cookies before? What’s your secret to getting them ooey, gooey, and chewy? Let us know in the comments below!

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Lace Cookies

Print Recipe

A classic recipe that's full of sweetness and super easy to make!

Prep Time:5 minutes mins

Cook Time:7 minutes mins

Total Time:12 minutes mins

SERVINGS

12

Equipment

  • baking sheet

  • Parchment Paper

  • Oven

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside

  • Combine all ingredients

  • Drop 1 tsp of dough loosely on baking sheet, leaving 1-2 inches between each one

  • Bake 5-7 minutes until golden brown

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 64mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 36g | Vitamin A: 471IU | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cookies, lace cookies

Servings: 12 cookies

Calories: 312kcal

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FAQs

Why are my lace cookies not spreading? ›

All-purpose flour isn't ideal because the cookies will not spread or caramelize. Some readers have used coconut flour, but note that the taste and texture is off. I strongly recommend almond flour. Either 1 Tablespoon of milk or corn syrup works in this lace cookie recipe.

What is the secret to chewy cookies? ›

Cornstarch helps product soft and thick cookies. Using more brown sugar than white sugar results in a moister, softer cookie. An extra egg yolk increases chewiness. Rolling the cookie dough balls to be tall and lumpy instead of wide and smooth gives the cookies a bakery-style textured thickness.

What's the secret to baking cookies? ›

The key is to always use top-quality ingredients as they'll result in a better cookie; it really is that simple.
  1. Always use butter.
  2. Choose the right sugar.
  3. Choose the right flour.
  4. Check your flour is in date.
  5. Choose the right kind of chocolate.
  6. Cream the butter and sugar.
  7. Beat in the eggs.
  8. Fold in the flour.

Why are my cookies not spreading enough? ›

Oven Is Not Hot Enough

Cookies spread while baking because the fats in the dough melt. If your oven isn't set to a high enough temperature, this won't happen. Make sure that your oven has preheated to the appropriate temperature before baking.

How do I make my cookies spread more? ›

Sugar content: The sugar content in your cookie dough also affects the spread. Sugar absorbs moisture during baking, which helps to create a softer and spread-out texture. Higher sugar content will lead to more spread, while lower sugar content will result in less spread.

How do you fix cookies that don't spread? ›

Unfortunately, you can't fix the problem after the fact if you've baked a cookie recipe and the cookies didn't spread out enough as they baked. The edges have set and there's no going back. If they taste good nonetheless, you can still eat and enjoy them, or chop them up and add them to a batch of cookie ice cream.

What makes cookies spread out? ›

Cookies spread because the fat in the cookie dough melts in the oven. If there isn't enough flour to hold that melted fat, the cookies will over-spread. Spoon and level that flour or, better yet, weigh your flour. If your cookies are still spreading, add an extra 2 Tablespoons of flour to the cookie dough.

How do you make thick cookies that don't spread? ›

A low proportion of sugar relative to flour reduces spread, keeping the cookies thick. A high proportion of mix-ins helps thicken the dough.

What makes cookies hold their shape? ›

To help cookies keep their shape, freeze them! I freeze each batch of cut-out cookies for 5 to 10 minutes before baking. They rise just slightly higher and keep their shape better. This really helps when using an intricate cookie cutter, but I do this even when baking circles.

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