Description
Delight in these delicate and crispy Lace Cookies sandwiched with smooth, melted chocolate. Perfectly lacy and buttery, these cookies combine oats and brown sugar to create a textured treat that pairs beautifully with rich semi-sweet or dark chocolate filling. Ideal for teatime or casual snacking, these sandwich cookies are easy to prepare with simple pantry ingredients and bake swiftly for a sweet and elegant dessert.
Ingredients
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Cookie Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 3/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Filling
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate (chopped or chips)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Melt Butter and Sugar: In a saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the packed light brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fully dissolved, then remove from heat to prevent burning.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Add old-fashioned rolled oats, all-purpose flour, and salt to the butter and sugar mixture. Stir until thoroughly combined for an even batter texture.
- Add Milk and Vanilla: Incorporate the milk and vanilla extract into the mixture, stirring to create a loose, pourable batter perfect for forming delicate cookies.
- Portion Batter: Drop teaspoon-sized amounts of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each at least 3 inches apart to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown and the cookies develop their characteristic lacy appearance.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to crisp fully and cool to room temperature.
- Melt Chocolate: Place chopped semi-sweet or dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring in between until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Assemble Sandwich Cookies: Spread the melted chocolate evenly on the flat side of one cookie, then gently press another cookie on top to form a sandwich. Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Notes
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats on baking sheets to prevent cookies from sticking.
- Spacing cookies well is crucial to allow their characteristic lacy edges to form without merging.
- Cool cookies completely before assembly to avoid melting or smearing the chocolate filling.
- Semi-sweet or dark chocolate can be substituted with milk chocolate if preferred, but dark chocolate provides a richer contrast.
- Store assembled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain crispness.
