Food & Cooking Recipes Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes Oatmeal-Lace Cookies 3.3 (142) 11 Reviews By Martha Stewart Martha Stewart Martha Stewart is a bestselling author, entrepreneur, and lifestyle expert who has taught millions of people through generations the joy of entertaining, cooking, gardening, collecting, crafting, and home renovating via her eponymous magazine, Martha Stewart Living, Emmy-winning television shows, and 99 books (and counting). Based in Katonah, N.Y., where she helms her 156-acre Bedford Farm, Martha is America's first self-made female billionaire. Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 12, 2017 Rate PRINT Share Close Yield: 25 3-inch cookies Crisp and chewy at the same time, these Southern delicacies are simple to make, and they keep well in an airtight container. Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter 3 cups uncooked rolled oats (do not use instant) 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 ¾ cups sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 large eggs, lightly beaten Directions Heat oven to 325 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Let cool a bit and add all remaining ingredients except the eggs. Stir well to combine, then add the eggs. Mix thoroughly. Place 1 1/2 tablespoons of batter at a time on the parchment, leaving at least 3 inches between cookies. Flatten batter into a circle with the back of a spoon. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes, or until just golden brown. Cool on wire racks. Originally appeared: Martha Stewart Living, Summer 1991 Rate It PRINT