“NATIONAL LACY OATMEAL COOKIE DAY 3/18/2019”

Mar 25th “NATIONAL LACY OATMEAL COOKIE DAY 3/18/2019”

“Will just have to, try these Delicious cookies as soon as possible – LACY OATMEAL COOKIE DAY – and will let you all know, what happens!”

NATIONAL LACY OATMEAL COOKIE DAY

National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day is observed annually on March 18th. This day is sometimes also referred to as National Oatmeal Cookie Day (which is celebrated on April 30th). The difference between the two is that lacy oatmeal cookies are wafer-thin and typically accompany a scoop of ice cream or sorbet.

It wasn’t until the early 1900s that oatmeal became a major ingredient in the American diet. Originating in England, oatmeal cookies have been around since the 1800s. It is believed that they were created after the oatcake. Soldiers used to carry oatcakes with them for a quick boost of energy during battle. Most research has found that the first recorded oatmeal raisin cookie recipe was written by Fannie Merritt Farmer in 1896. Considered as a “health food,” the cookies quickly became popular, and by early 1900s, a recipe for the delicious treats appeared on containers of Quaker Oats.

Oatmeal cookies are an excellent source of iron and fiber

There are many different recipes for the lacy oatmeal cookies. They can be made with a variety of oats, such as old fashioned oats, quick cooking oats, oat bran or oat flour. For a healthier cookie, add finely chopped or ground fruits (such as raisins) or nuts and use a sugar substitute. Lacy oatmeal cookies are often decorated with icing drizzled on top of the cookie.

HOW TO OBSERVE

Enjoy this delicious recipe: Lacy Oatmeal Cookies recipe.

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HISTORY

Within our research, we were unable to identify the founder of National Lacy Oatmeal Cookie Day

LACY OATMEAL COOKIES

1 egg
3 tbsp. flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 tsp. baking powder
pinch if salt
1 1/4 cups old-fashioned (not quick-cooking) oatmeal
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon pure almond extract

Preheat oven to 375°F.These cookies are not standard cookie fare. Instead, the cookies form a lacy pattern which makes a thin, crisp cookies that can be seen through when held up to the light.

Add all ingredients to the beaten egg. Stir well.

Drop by small teaspoons onto parchment paper or silicone lined cookie sheet.

Bake for 10-12 minutes in preheated oven.

Remove cookie sheet from oven. Allow cookies to cool somewhat before attempting to remove from baking sheet using a thin metal spatula.

These cookies may be rolled into a tube while still warm and filled with a pastry cream filling when cooled, if desired.