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Lacy Oatmeal Cookies are a thin cookie with a crispy bottom and soft top. They got their name because they are thin and almost see-through just like lace! Even though they seem fancy, Lacy Oatmeal Cookies are very simple to make. You probably have most of the ingredients in your pantry already. National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day is March 18!

Lacy Oatmeal Cookies with Milk — Lacy Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients You Will Need

Flour
Salt
Sugar
Butter
Eggs
Vanilla
Oats
Coconut

Equipment You May Need

Measuring Cups and Spoons
Mixing Bowl
Flour Sifter
Mixer
Wooden Spoon
Cookie Scoop
Cookie Sheet
Cooling Rack
Cookie Spatula

Helpful Tips for Making Lacy Oatmeal Cookies

A whisk may be used in place of a flour sifter to sift dry ingredients.
Cookies should be removed from the cookie sheet and onto a cooling rack immediately to prevent them from sticking to the pan.
To attain the correct texture, flatten cookies with a knife that has been dipped in cold water before baking.
To be sure that butter is at room temperature, set it out an hour before you plan to make the recipe.

Variations and Substitutes

Add 1 teaspoon of grated orange rind.
Omit coconut and use an extra 1/2 cup oatmeal in its place.
Add a pinch of cinnamon.

Other Recipes You May Like

For something different, try these Mashed Potato Cookies. Other favorites from my kitchen include Easy Cake Mix Cookies, Christmas Snowball Cookies, Melting Moments, and Toffee Cookies. Oatmeal Raisin Cookies are also delicious. If you are gluten-free, you might want to try these Almond Flour Lemon Cookies.

Final Thoughts on Lacy Oatmeal Cookies

Lacy Oatmeal Cookies were new to me and I’m not sure how I hadn’t had them before. They are absolutely delicious and would make a great treat to add to a cookie tray or take to a potluck. I took them to work and got lots of compliments. Have you had Lacy Oatmeal Cookies before?

Lacy Oatmeal Cookies

Lacy Oatmeal Cookies are crispy and chewy at the same time. They turn out thin so they are almost see-through like lace. This version also has coconut which adds to the nutty, buttery flavor.

5 from 5 votes

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 36

Ingredients

½ Cup Flour sifted
½ teaspoon Salt
⅔ Cup Sugar
1 Cup Butter room temperature
2 Eggs
½ teaspoon Vanilla
1 Cup Quick Oats uncooked
½ Cup Coconut grated or shredded

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°.
Grease cookie sheet and set aside.
Sift dry ingredients together and add to mixing bowl.
Add butter, eggs, and vanilla.
Mix thoroughly.
Stir in oats and coconut.
Drop from tablespoon onto cookie sheet.
Use knife dipped in cold water to flatten dough.
Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes.
Remove from cookie sheet and onto cooling rack immediately.

Notes

A whisk may be used in place of a flour sifter to sift dry ingredients.

Cookies should be removed from the cookie sheet and onto a cooling rack immediately to prevent them from sticking to the pan.

To attain the correct texture, flatten cookies with a knife that has been dipped in cold water before baking.

To be sure that butter is at room temperature, set it out an hour before you plan to make the recipe.

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