Crispy Orange Lace Cookies (Print version)
Delicate thin cookies with citrus aroma and crisp lacy texture. Perfect for pairing with tea or coffee.
# What you'll need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
→ Wet Ingredients
03 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
04 - 1 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 2 tablespoons whole milk
07 - Zest of 1 large orange
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Optional Garnish
09 - 2 ounces dark chocolate, melted
# How to make it:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt until well blended.
03 - In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Add the egg, milk, orange zest, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Whisk until the mixture is uniform and smooth.
05 - Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until just combined. The batter will be thin and runny.
06 - Drop rounded teaspoons of batter onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them at least 3 inches apart. The cookies will spread considerably during baking.
07 - Bake for 7-9 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the cookies appear lacy and crisp. Watch closely during the final minutes to prevent burning.
08 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes to set. Gently transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before handling.
09 - Once cooled, drizzle melted dark chocolate over the cookies or dip the edges. Allow chocolate to set before serving.
# Expert suggestions:
01 -
- These cookies come together in minutes with just one bowl and basic pantry staples
- The texture is impossibly delicate and crisp, creating the most satisfying crunch
02 -
- These cookies are extremely fragile and will break if you try to move them before they have cooled completely
- The batter must be dropped in small amounts because each cookie spreads to about 3 inches wide
03 -
- Use a silicone baking mat for the easiest removal since the cookies become paper thin
- Zest your orange before juicing it so you do not accidentally miss any of those precious oils