Trader Joe's Laceys Cookies Recipe
These crispy, delicate cookies that taste just as good as the Lacey cookies from Trader Joe's. Try this recipe today and enjoy the same delicious cookies from the comfort of your own home!
Servings 15 sandwiches
Calories 134kcal
Equipment
- Glass Mixing Bowls W/ Lids
- Measuring Cups and Spoons Set
- 14 Cup Food Processor
- Anodized 2.5-Qt Sauce Pan
- Rubber Spatula Set
- Baking Sheet Pans
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup sliced almonds
- 6 T brown sugar
- 1.5 T all purpose flour
- 3 T butter unsalted
- 1 T light corn syrup
- 1/4 t vanilla
- 1 pinch salt
- 4 oz milk chocolate
Instructions
Make Dough
- Pulse the almonds in a food processor until finely chopped.3/4 cup sliced almonds
- Combine almonds, flour, and salt in a medium bowl.1.5 T all purpose flour, 1 pinch salt
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, sugar, and corn syrup.6 T brown sugar, 3 T butter, 1 T light corn syrup
- Bring to a boil while stirring occasionally, to completely dissolve the sugar. Let boil for about a minute, remove from heat, and stir in vanilla.1/4 t vanilla
- Pour the mixture into the almond bowl, and stir to combine.
- Set aside for about a half hour, to cool.
Bake
- Preheat oven to 350° F.
- Line cookie trays with parchment paper.
- Using a teaspoon, scoop batter one teaspoon at a time onto the parchment paper.
- Roll into balls, and place with at least 2-3 inches of space between each cookie, as they will spread while baking.
- Bake one pan at a time, for 8-10 minutes, or until flat and a golden brown color.
- Cool on the baking pan for a few minutes, and transfer to a wire rack.
Chocolate Filling
- Once all cookies are baked, place 4 oz of good quality milk chocolate in a microwave safe bowl, and microwave on 50% power for one minute.4 oz milk chocolate
- Remove and stir, and heat for additional 30 second increments until melted.
- Match each cookie with a similar sized pair. Flip one cookie over, spoon some melted chocolate on, spread around, and place the other cookie one top.
- Set aside to cool and set.
Store
- Store in an air-tight container. You may want to place parchment paper between cookies if you are stacking them.
Notes
Adapted from: food network.
Nutrition
Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 117mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg