Crispy Orange Lace Cookies (Printable)

Delicate thin cookies with citrus aroma and crisp lacy texture, ideal for pairing with afternoon tea or coffee.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

02 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

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

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

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 melted butter and sugar. 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. 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.

07 - Bake for 7-9 minutes 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.

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The way they practically melt in your mouth with that perfect crisp lace texture
That bright orange zest perfume fills your entire kitchen while baking

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These cookies are incredibly fragile, so wait until they're completely cool before storing them
The spreading magic happens because of the high sugar to flour ratio, so don't be tempted to add more flour

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Room temperature ingredients help the batter come together smoothly and prevent seizing
A pinch of cardamom or ginger transforms these into something unexpectedly sophisticated