Salted Chocolate Lace Cookies Recipe
Introduction
These Salted Chocolate Lace Cookies are delicate, crispy treats with a rich almond flavor and a hint of brown butter. Topped with melted chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt or pistachios, they make a perfect elegant dessert or gift.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 12 ounces melted dark, semi-sweet, or milk chocolate
- Flaked sea salt (optional)
- Chopped pistachios or melted white chocolate (optional, for decorating)
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2: Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat, allowing it to brown lightly and smell toasted (about 2-3 minutes). Remove from heat.
- Step 3: In a bowl, combine the almond flour, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, browned butter, and 2 teaspoons water. Mix until you get a thin, pourable dough.
- Step 4: Spoon teaspoon-sized amounts of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 3 inches apart.
- Step 5: Bake for 7-8 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Step 6: Sandwich each cookie with melted chocolate. Drizzle more melted chocolate or white chocolate on top and garnish with flaked sea salt or chopped pistachios if desired.
Tips & Variations
- For extra flavor, try using browned butter infused with a sprig of rosemary or cinnamon stick before mixing.
- If you prefer a milkier taste, use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate for the drizzle and filling.
- Chill the dough slightly if it feels too runny before baking to help control spreading.
Storage
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. To keep them crisp, separate layers with parchment paper. If the chocolate softens, chill briefly before serving. These cookies do not freeze well due to their delicate texture.
How to Serve
Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use regular flour instead of almond flour?
Almond flour is essential for the texture and flavor of these cookies. Using regular flour will alter the delicate crispness and may not produce the same lace-like effect.
What type of chocolate works best for the filling and drizzle?
Dark, semi-sweet, or milk chocolate all work well. Choose based on your preference for sweetness and flavor intensity. Melting chocolate chips or bars is fine, just be sure to melt gently to avoid burning.
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Salted Chocolate Lace Cookies Recipe
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
Description
These Salted Chocolate Lace Cookies are delicate, crispy, and elegantly thin cookies made with browned butter, almond flour, and sweetened condensed milk. They are baked to golden perfection and topped with melted chocolate, a sprinkle of flaked sea salt, and optional pistachio or white chocolate decoration, making them a decadent yet simple treat perfect for special occasions or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 3/4 cup almond flour
- 2/3 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons water
Toppings
- 12 ounces melted dark, semi-sweet, or milk chocolate
- Flaked sea salt (optional)
- Chopped pistachios (optional, for decorating)
- Melted white chocolate (optional, for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350° F (175° C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Brown the Butter: Place salted butter in a pot over medium heat and cook it until it lightly browns and releases a toasted aroma, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat carefully to stop the cooking process.
- Mix Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the almond flour, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, browned butter, and 2 teaspoons of water. Stir until the mixture forms a thin, pourable dough.
- Shape and Bake Cookies: Spoon teaspoon-sized amounts of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 3 inches apart to allow them to spread. Bake the cookies for 7-8 minutes or until edges turn golden brown.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Decorate: Once cooled, sandwich two cookies together using melted chocolate as a filling. Drizzle additional melted chocolate or white chocolate on top, then finish by sprinkling with flaked sea salt or chopped pistachios for garnish and extra flavor.
- Storage: Store the finished cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days to maintain freshness and crispiness.
Notes
- Be sure to space the dough well on the baking sheet to prevent cookies from merging.
- The dough is thin and will spread significantly during baking — this is expected for lace cookies.
- Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor in the filling and decoration.
- Optional toppings like flaked sea salt and pistachios add a beautiful contrasting texture and flavor but can be omitted.
- Cooling on the baking sheet before transferring is crucial to prevent breakage as these cookies are very delicate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: salted chocolate lace cookies, lace cookies, almond flour cookies, browned butter cookies, delicate cookies, chocolate sandwich cookies
