Day 23: Hazelnut Oatmeal Lace Cookies

These are pretty little things....very delicate and light, with a wholesomely sweet flavor. The hazelnuts and oatmeal get a little toasty while they bake, which sets off the gooey, sugary flavor just perfectly...

That's all..

Enjoy!

Hazelnut Oatmeal Lace Cookies
makes about 75 

• 2/3 Earth Balance vegan butter
• 1 1/2 cups oats
• 3/4 packed brown sugar
• 3/4 organic cane sugar
• 3 TBS flour of choice (I used Cup 4 Cup gluten free flour mix)
• 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts

Preheat oven to 350F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Melt butter in small saucepan over low heat and set aside. In a large bowl, combine oats, sugars, and flour. Add melted butter, egg whites, and vanilla and blend well. Finally, add chopped hazelnuts. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto lined baking sheets and bake at 350F for about 6 minutes. Allow to cool completely before serving...normally I'm not an advocate for cool cookies, but these get my approval...

Parent Reactions...

Dad: "Mmmm, these are really good, baby..."

I miss my roommates...