Yield: ~12 sandwich cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
🛒 Ingredients
Lace Cookie Base
- 4 tbsp salted butter 🧈
- ¾ cup almond flour 🌰
- ⅔ cup sweetened condensed milk 🥛
- 2 tsp vanilla extract 🌿
- 2 tsp water 💧
Chocolate Filling & Topping
- 12 oz melted dark, semi-sweet, or milk chocolate 🍫
- Flaked sea salt (optional) 🧂
- Chopped pistachios or melted white chocolate (optional, for decorating) 🌰🍫
👩🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
1️⃣ Prep & Preheat
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Brown the Butter
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until it turns golden brown and has a nutty aroma.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
3️⃣ Make the Lace Cookie Batter
- In a mixing bowl, combine:
- Almond flour
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Vanilla extract
- Brown butter
- 2 tsp water
- Stir until smooth—the batter should be thin and pourable.
4️⃣ Bake the Cookies
- Spoon 1 teaspoon of batter per cookie onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving 3 inches of space between each.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes, until golden brown around the edges.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
5️⃣ Assemble & Decorate
- Sandwich two cookies together with melted chocolate in between.
- Drizzle extra melted chocolate or white chocolate on top.
- Sprinkle with flaked sea salt or chopped pistachios (optional).
🔹 Pro Tips for Perfect Lace Cookies
✔ Space them out – These cookies spread a lot when baking.
✔ Thin & Crispy Texture – Batter should be pourable but not too runny.
✔ Let them cool – They crisp up as they cool, so don’t move them too soon!
✔ Storage – Keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
☕ Perfect Pairings
🍵 Earl Grey or Chai Tea – Complements the buttery, nutty flavor.
🥛 Cold Milk – A classic cookie companion.
🍷 Port Wine or Espresso – Elevates the deep chocolate notes.
These delicate, crispy, chocolate-filled lace cookies are the perfect treat! Enjoy! 🍪✨
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