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So I bake. Like a lot. Maybe more than I cook. Probably way too much, for the normal person that is.
There are a lot of us in this house (but you already know this). We like our chocolate (again, I am sure you have figured this out by now).
Creaming butter, whipping cream, melting chocolate those are all second nature to me. I could do them in my sleep. So to say that I am excited for all the holiday treats (cookies, cakes, cupcakes, tarts, sweat breads, and truffles) that I have yet to make is an understatement! See I have been writing my โto bake this Christmas listโ since October. I knowโฆthis is embarrassing and I should not be telling you this.
So yeah, I have my Christmas treats planned from now until Christmas. Yes, I am crazy. And yes, probably a little OCD as well. But honestly what is better than Christmas cookies. You can NEVER have too many! I mean come on, I can not be the only one with people dropping in for an overnight (errr, more like week) stay? I have to be prepared!
First up this season? Lace Cookies. But of course not just any old lace cookies. Nutella Stuffed Oatmeal Lace Cookies. I had never made lace cookies before yesterday and I have no idea why! They have a really nice mix of crunchy and creamy. I know that sounds odd, but it is the best way to describe them. Other than insanely addicting!
Crunchy, creamy, buttery, and chocolatey! These cookies are soo goood! Yes, I know, I say this all the time. I really mean it though. I mean letโs be real, there is Nutella in the middle. How could anything stuffed with Nutella not be crazy good?
Nutella Oatmeal Lace Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup rolled oats, (not instant)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg white
- 10-14 tablespoons Nutella Chocolate Hazelnut Spread or melted chocolate
Instructions
- 1. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan. Once melted, whisk in the brown sugar. Bring to a boil over high heat and cook 1 minute. Remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl. Whisk in the vanilla. Add the oats, flour, and salt mixing until combined. Let cool 5 minutes, then stir in the egg white. Let the dough sit 10 minutes to thicken.ย 2. Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.3. Drop 1 teaspoons size amounts of dough on prepared baking sheet, placing each 3 inches apart. Bake for 7-9 minutes until golden brown around the edges. The butter will be bubbling up around the cookies, this is OK. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cook completely.ย 4. Sandwich each cookie with nutella or melted milk chocolate. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
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Oh, did I mention my family calls me Mrs. Claus? I am starting to understand why now.
i should’ve read the comments first. Mine also did not flatten. Ain’t nobody got time for a ruined batch of cookies at Christmas time!
Hey Lisa! I’m really sorry this recipe didn’t turn out for you! Thank you for letting me know! xT
The flavor is delcious and i’d like to make them again but would love to know what to do to may thin flat. I followed the recipe exactly. Any suggestions? Less flour perhaps?
I have tried the recipe twice and while the flavor is delicious, for the base cookie, mine arenโt thin at all. Ive made sure that I am using non-instant oats. Iโm not sure what else the issue could be. Thoughts?
Hey Shannon,
So sorry to hear this! Have you tried adding some cream to thin the batter out? Maybe try that for next time! xTieghan
Hi..hello..i just love this lace cookies thank you for the recipe..MERRY CHRISTM??โ
Thanks so much!!
You’re using whole rolled oats?
Didnโt turn out AT ALL as described! Oatmeal blobs is more like it. Wish I read these reviews beforehand.
Hey there,
So sorry you had issues with the recipe. Was there anything you adjusted? Please let me know how I can help! xTieghan
Based on the most recent reviews, I only added 1 tbsp all-purpose flour instead of 1/4 cup. Iโm not sure if that will work for anyone else, but they flattened for me and were delicious! ?
Hey Evelyn,
Wonderful!! I am so so glad that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for giving it a try! Happy Sunday! xTieghan
Should have read the comments… ๐ oh well first time not succeeding with one of your recipes and I see this was from really early in your blog. On yo the next one.
Hey Jenny,
Sorry I’m not sure what went wrong here, let me know how I can help! xTieghan
This recipe is definitely defective. The cookies do not spread out at all. Even after adding the cream. Similar lace cookie recipes call for much less flour.
Hey Sandy,
So sorry you had issues with the recipe, please let me know if I can help in anyway! xTieghan
these are delicious! but mine did NOT come out so thin and pretty like yours haha. should I have smushed them down when putting them onto the baking sheet? any tricks i may have missed?
These did not work at all. The batter was WAY too thick and the cookies didnโt spread at all. After trying a different lace cookie recipe that worked beautifully, I believe this one has too much flour. So disappointed!
Hey Brookes,
I am so sorry you had issues with the recipe, please let me know how I can help! xTieghan
Wish I had read the reviews first. I followed the directions exactly. Did not flatten at all. Waste of ingredients and time.