Lace Sandwich Cookies (Laceys)
Lace Sandwich Cookies, or Laceys, are a delicate treat that combines crisp, golden edges with a tender, melt-in-your-mouth center. Ready in just over 30 minutes, they’re an ideal choice for impressing guests or indulging in a quick homemade delight.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups almonds 7½oz/213g
- ½ cup butter 4oz/115g
- ¾ cup dark brown sugar 4½oz/128g
- ¼ cup honey 2½oz/71g
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely chopped bittersweet chocolate 6oz/170g
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Place the almonds in a food processor and grind to the texture of breadcrumbs (not as fine as flour).
- In a small saucepan, heat the butter, brown sugar, and honey until the butter and sugar are melted.
- Transfer the butter mixture to a small mixing bowl and stir in the flour, vanilla extract, and almonds.
- Place rounded teaspoonfuls 3 inches (7½cm) apart on one of the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes, until golden brown but not too dark (or they will taste burnt).
- Remove the pan from the oven and immediately lift the parchment paper with the cookies onto a counter to let cool.
- While the cookies are cooling, get another batch of cookies into the oven.
- After a few minutes, the cookies will have cooled and hardened. You can then lift them off the paper and transfer them to a wire rack.
- Once all the cookies are baked and cooled, melt the chocolate in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Turn half of the cookies over and brush a thin layer of chocolate on them. Sandwich the cookies with another lace cookie and let rest until the chocolate is set.
- Store lace cookies between layers of parchment in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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