Crispy Orange Lace Cookies (Printable Version)

Delicate, thin citrus treats with crisp lacy texture. Perfect companion for afternoon tea or coffee breaks.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 (about 2 teaspoons)
08 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

→ Optional Topping

09 - 2 ounces dark chocolate, melted for drizzling or dipping

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
02 - Whisk together the flour and salt in a medium bowl until well blended.
03 - Combine melted butter and sugar in a large bowl. Whisk until smooth and fully incorporated.
04 - Add egg, milk, orange zest, and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Whisk until fully incorporated and smooth.
05 - Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and stir until just combined. The batter will be thin.
06 - Drop rounded teaspoons of batter onto prepared baking sheets, spacing at least 3 inches apart. Cookies will spread significantly during baking.
07 - Bake for 7-9 minutes or until edges are golden brown and lacy. Watch closely to prevent burning.
08 - Let cookies cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes, then gently transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
09 - Once cooled, drizzle or dip cookies in melted dark chocolate. Let set before serving.

# Tips from hearthlykitchen:

01 -
  • The batter comes together in one bowl with just a whisk
  • These cookies look like you spent hours on them but take minutes to make
02 -
  • These cookies spread aggressively so do not be tempted to crowd the baking sheet
  • The window between perfectly golden and burned is only about 30 seconds
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the butter from seizing when you mix everything together
  • A pinch of cardamom or ground ginger adds subtle warmth that complements the orange beautifully

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