There’s nothing else quite like a lace cookie. They’re such a pretty little cookie, but they’re also incredibly delicious thanks to their impossibly thin structure and signature buttery crunch. These Oatmeal Lace Cookies have all of that going on, but because of the oats that are folded in they also have a little chew in there too. They’re a little more approachable, a little more homey, but still have that pretty little crisp bite you know and love.

Lace cookies might look like they’d be difficult to make, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. Especially these guys. The process is different from most of your basic drop cookies, sure, but different doesn’t mean difficult.

With these, you’ll start at your stovetop where you’ll melt together some butter and brown sugar before stirring in the flour, vanilla, and salt. Once that mixture has cooled a bit, you’ll stir in the eggs and oats. (We wouldn’t want scrambled eggs, after all.) Then you’ll spoon that mixture onto a baking sheet and spread each circle out as thinly as you can, so you end up with that perfectly thin see-through cookie.

They take just under ten minutes to bake and there’s no chilling time or rolling or cutting out to worry about, so while they might not look it, these really are a simple cookie to whip up. Their crunch is addictive and I love the nutty flavor the oats bring in – it’s heavenly with the butter and brown sugar. To keep them crisp, store them in an airtight container with parchment paper between the cookies, that keeps them from sticking together and taking on any extra moisture. Enjoy!