Lace cookies, also known as Florentine cookies or Venetian cookies, are a classic Italian confection that combines the delicate crunch of caramelized sugar with the nutty flavor of almonds and the chewiness of dried fruit. These elegant cookies are often served at weddings, holiday gatherings, and other special occasions. With their intricate lace-like pattern and addictive flavor, lace cookies are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
This article provides three different recipes for lace cookies. The first recipe is a traditional Italian version that uses a combination of sugar, butter, flour, and almonds. The second recipe is a gluten-free version that uses almond flour instead of all-purpose flour. The third recipe is a vegan version that uses maple syrup instead of honey and plant-based butter instead of dairy butter. All three recipes are easy to follow and yield delicious, crispy lace cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
LACE COOKIES (FLORENTINE COOKIES)
These Florentine lace cookies are simple to make and gorgeous to look at. This cookie technique is versatile and adaptable to any kinds of nuts or chocolate. They also keep pretty well so they're perfect if you're looking for an idea for an edible holiday gift for any cookie lover on your list--just stack them up in a box and tie them with a bow!
Provided by Chef John
Time 2h20m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner (such as Silpat®).
- Place almonds into the bowl of a food processor; alternate pulsing and running at full speed every few seconds until finely chopped and crumblike. Be careful not to go too far; you don't want them too fine and pasty.
- Combine butter, brown sugar, and honey in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir a few times and cook until melted and dissolved. Bring to a boil, then carefully remove from the heat.
- Add vanilla extract, salt, and flour, and whisk until smooth. Add chopped almonds and mix with a spatula until everything is combined.
- Drop eight uniformly sized, rounded spoonfuls of batter (each about 2 teaspoons, or 15 grams) onto the prepared sheet. Fine-tune the cookie shapes and make sure they are evenly spaced.
- Place in the center of the preheated oven and bake until golden brown and a bit darker around the outsides, 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through.
- Remove from the oven and slide the silicone liner off the baking sheet and directly onto the countertop. Allow to sit until cool and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes, then gently peel cookies off the liner. Repeat to bake remaining batches.
- Spread melted chocolate over the flat side of one cookie. Place a second cookie, flat-side down, on top to make a sandwich and press very gently to seal. Repeat to form remaining cookies. Let sit until chocolate has firmed up, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 212.5 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 13.2 mg, Sugar 18.4 g
GRANDMA'S LACE COOKIES
This is one of my favorite cookie recipes that has been passed down to me from my Grandmother. Friends and family love them-- they are so addictive!
Provided by Dustin Poh
Categories Desserts Cookies Oatmeal Cookie Recipes
Time 18m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Melt butter in a microwave-safe bowl in a microwave. Add sugar and stir to combine. Add beaten egg and mix well. Stir in oats, flour, vanilla extract, salt, and baking powder.
- Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 8 minutes. Let cool completely before removing cookies from foil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 143.3 mg, Sugar 15.2 g
MY NANA'S LACE COOKIES
These are delicate lace cookies with an amazing taste! A tradition in our family for Christmas since I was a little girl. These cookies spread to make a very thin wafer, almost transparent. Super easy to make, but be careful, as they can be quick to burn or cool too much on your cookie sheet - and then you'll be chipping the cookies off of your cookie sheet! I hope you enjoy these as much as my family does. Store in an airtight container until serving.
Provided by Bluetiger
Categories Desserts Cookies Oatmeal Cookie Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 96
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix oats, brown sugar, flour, and salt together in a bowl. Stir in melted butter until well blended. Pour in egg and vanilla extract and mix until well blended.
- Drop dough by 1/2 teaspoonfuls, at least 2 inches apart, on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly until firm, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely. Continue baking remainder of cookies, 1 cookie sheet at a time, according to instructions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 7 mg, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 26.8 mg, Sugar 5.1 g
LACE COOKIES
Light and crispy, these cookies melt in y our mouth, while the plump pecan perched on top provides a little crunch. They're delicate when t hey come out of the oven, so keep them on the foil until completely cool, then carefully remove.-Bonnie Thompson, Cave City, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine chopped pecans and sugar; cover and process until nuts are ground. Transfer to a small bowl; add flour, baking powder and salt. In a bowl beat egg; add butter and vanilla. Stir into pecan mixture. , Drop by teaspoonfuls about 3 in. apart onto lightly greased foil-lined baking sheets. Place a pecan half in the center of each cookie. Bake at 325° for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and lacy. Allow cookies to cool completely before carefully removing from foil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 96 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 51mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
IRISH LACE COOKIES
Categories Cookies Dessert Bake Kid-Friendly St. Patrick's Day Oat Gourmet Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher Small Plates
Yield Makes about 40 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a bowl cream the butter with the brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy and beat in the flour, the milk, and the vanilla. Stir in the oats, drop rounded teaspoons of the dough about 3 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets, and bake the cookies in batches in the middle of a preheated 350°F. oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until they are golden. Let the cookies stand on the sheets for 1 minute, or until they are just firm enough to be moved with a metal spatula. (If desired, turn the cookies upside down on the sheets and, working quickly, roll them into cylinders on the sheets. If the cookies become too hard to roll, return them to the oven for a few seconds and let them soften.) Transfer the cookies to a rack and let them cool completely.
CHOCOLATE LACE COOKIES
My mother and I make these elegant lace cookies filled with melted chocolate chips. Baking together is a delightful way to spend an afternoon. -Stacey B., Stillwater, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield about 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter and milk. Cook and stir over medium heat 3-4 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in pecans, flour and vanilla. Drop by 1/2 teaspoonfuls 3 in. apart onto foil-lined baking sheets. Bake 5-7 minutes or until golden brown and lacy. Cool completely before carefully removing from foil., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Spread 1 teaspoon melted chocolate on bottoms of half the cookies; cover with remaining cookies. Refrigerate 10 minutes or until set. Store between pieces of waxed paper in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 14mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
FINISH LACE COOKIES
I got this from my finish work pal Riina, we got them at work one day and they were so tasty that i requested the recipe. I came come and started baking right away. DH loved them too so they are a real winner in our family.
Provided by Iceland
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 25m
Yield 20 cookies, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Blend together oats and butter.
- Stir the remaining ingredients together and add.
- You might need to add a little more flour or a tsp of water.
- Drop cookies on sheet and bake at 180°C (350°F) for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Note: You can also use only 50 grams butter and use cold brewed coffee to give the cookies a different taste. I also have made a chocolate version by folding in 1/2 chocolate chips.
Tips:
- Use cold butter: This will help keep the cookies from spreading too much in the oven.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help incorporate air into the dough, making the cookies light and airy.
- Use a light touch when mixing the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients: Over-mixing can make the cookies tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking: This will help the cookies hold their shape in the oven.
- Bake the cookies until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set: Over-baking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
- Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before serving: This will help prevent them from falling apart.
Conclusion:
Lace cookies are a delicate and delicious treat that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can easily make these cookies at home. So next time you're in the mood for something sweet, give lace cookies a try!
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