These lace cookies are such a pretty and light treat, and they only call for 5 ingredients!
This probably won’t come as a big surprise, considering my obvious love of baking… but I’m a huge fan of The Great British Bake Off. I’m always watching old episodes on Netflix and love to see the fun and creative bakes that the bakers come up with. And is it just me or are the contestants and judges just so much more polite and kind to one another, when compared to American competition shows?
Anyway, all this to say that these lace cookies were inspired by Mary Berry. More specifically, her florentines. While those cookies were the inspiration behind this post and recipe, you’ll notice there are quite a few ingredients missing here. That’s because Mary’s florentines call for nuts, which is an allergen that I don’t use in my baking, and dried fruit, which I also opted to skip.
So technically, these aren’t florentines at all 🙂 since nuts and candied fruit are key there. Still, these look very similar and follow a similar technique. They’re thin and crispy, and you end up with a lovely lace effect (hence the name).
Why You’ll Love These Lace Cookies…
- These cookies only call for 5 ingredients, and you mix them all up in one single saucepan. And, they bake in just 7 minutes. It really doesn’t get much easier than this!
- While I’m a big proponent of thick and cakey cookies (remember these?), my thin and crispy lace cookies are seriously delicious.
- The cookies have such a rich toffee flavor (and if you’ve read my easy toffee post, you know how much I love that), which pairs perfectly with the dark chocolate that you’ll be spreading on top.
What You’ll Need…
- For that caramel flavor: unsalted butter + brown sugar + maple syrup.
- For a bit of structure: gluten free flour.
- Top it off with: your choice of melted chocolate, though I recommend dark or semi-sweet. I just melt mine right in the microwave, in 30 second intervals, stopping to mix after each interval.
How To Make…
I promise these are the easiest cookies, with minimal steps and even less dirty dishes. You’ll start by melting your butter with the brown sugar and maple syrup in a saucepan over medium heat — make sure you stir continuously and watch it closely to avoid burning.
Once the butter has fully melted, turn off the heat and mix in the flour. Let the mixture sit for about 5 minutes, it will thicken slightly as it cools.
Now, grab a few lined baking sheets (I say a few because these cookies spread quite a bit, so you’ll want to space them out and will probably end up baking these in 2-3 batches, depending on the size of your baking sheet and how many cookies you can fit onto each one). Use a teaspoon to measure your dough and drop the teaspoonfuls several inches from one another. Bake on 350ºF for 7-8 minutes.
While the cookies cool, melt your chocolate. Once the cookies have cooled completely, use a butter knife to spread an even layer of chocolate on the tops. Pop the finished cookies into the refrigerator for about 10 minutes so that the chocolate sets and hardens.
That’s all there is to it! Enjoy these lace cookies with a big cup of coffee or tea.
Lace Cookies – Gluten Free, Eggless
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar packed
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup
- ½ cup gluten free flour (I use Bob's Red Mill 1 to 1)
- 8 ounces chocolate melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2-3 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter with the brown sugar and maple syrup, stirring consistently until fully melted. Remove from heat and stir in the flour. Allow mixture to sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
- Drop teaspoonfuls of the mixture onto the lined baking sheet, keeping them several inches apart. Bake for 7-8 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove and allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Once the cookies are completely cooled, gently spread melted chocolate on one side of each cookie. Allow cookies to set in the refrigerator (about 10 minutes) before serving.
Notes
- These cookies are thin and crispy. They will spread considerably, so it’s important to not place them too close together on the baking sheets. I tend to fit about 6 teaspoonfuls per baking sheet, and bake them in batches that way.
- You can use any chocolate you like, but I would recommend dark or semi-sweet chocolate.
Did you make my lace cookies? Leave me a comment below or tag me on Instagram @justastastyblog and #justastastyblog!
Definitely going to be trying these!! I’ve never seen anything like them, but they look amazing! Thanks for sharing!!
Thank you!
Where have these been all my life? These look SUPER easy to make and obviously delicious! Thanks for sharing these with the world!
Thank you!!
I love how easy these cookies are to make and they’re super delicious. The chocolate topping is the perfect addition and makes for such a beautiful presentation.
Thanks, Maria!
I love cookies that don’t require chilling. So quick and easy – and with just 5 ingredients is amazing! These look perfect!
I do, too! Thank you!
What amazing cookies! These look so good and the chocolate on top is perfect. Will make these again.
Thank you, Julie!
I used to make lace cookies but all I remember was that the butter made them spread out. I’m so happy to see how simple these are, and excited to try this recipe!
Thanks, Beth! They’re super easy!
This is something new to me. What a pretty treat. Thanks for sharing
Thank you!
Taleen! I started a diet. I hate diets because I feel like I can’t enjoy anything. I can’t wait to make and eat these cookies so I no longer feel miserable.
Good luck!!
Oh my! This recipe is such an appealing one for me – I would love to try these lace cookies – they look so delicious and crispy. I will definitely make these as I have never had them before.
Thank you, Ramona!
This is a delicious egg-free dessert option and they are so easy to whip together. Thank you for the recipe!
Thank you!
Your Lace cookies look delicious. I love how quick and easy they are to make, on my to bake list for the week.
Yay! Thanks, Sarah!
You can’t go wrong in adding chocolate as topping for anything! These lace cookies are great with my morning cuppa.
Thanks, Gail!
I once made these lace cookies and totally loved them. Your one with gluten-free flour sounds more interesting and that chocolate on top is just heaven.
Thank you!
I love lace cookies and glad to find your eggless and gluten-free version. This looks yum.
Thank you, Lathiya!
I love making these type of cookies! Especially love that chocolate on top too, which is an awesome touch. You can use white chocolate on it too!
Great idea! Thanks, Jen!