Butterscotch Lace Cookies

These need to stand overnight. Do not make them in hot, humid weather as the cookies absorb moisture from the air and become limp.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 106 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 2 ¼ cups rolled oats
• 1 tablespoon molasses
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, lightly beaten

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place rolled oats and brown sugar in a bowl. Pour melted butter over oats and stir to combine. Let mixture stand at room temperature overnight so oats absorb butter.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet very well, or line it with greased parchment paper.

Step 3

Mix salt, molasses, flour, egg, and vanilla into oat mixture. Drop level teaspoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. Bake only 12 cookies per pan.

Step 4

Bake in preheated oven until edges are brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Allow to remain on sheet a few minutes, until firm, then immediately remove with spatula to cooling rack.