Butterscotch Lace Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon molasses (optional)
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Place rolled oats and brown sugar in a bowl. Pour melted butter over oats and stir to combine. Let mixture stand at room temperature overnight so oats absorb butter.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet very well, or line it with greased parchment paper.

Mix salt, molasses, flour, egg, and vanilla into oat mixture. Drop level teaspoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheet. Bake only 12 cookies per pan.

Bake in preheated oven until edges are brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Allow to remain on sheet a few minutes, until firm, then immediately remove with spatula to cooling rack.