Oatmeal Lace Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 ounces bittersweet chocolate finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon egg white beaten
• 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
• 1 cup rolled oats instant (not )
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 
• 0.7 cup sugar 
• 1 stick butter unsalted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

• bowl
• baking sheet
• sauce pan
• baking paper
• oven
• microwave
• spatula

Directions

1. Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Melt the butter with the sugar in a saucepan over low heat, stirring, until the mixture thickens and the sugar is almost dissolved, about 5 minutes.
3. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in the oats, flour, vanilla and salt.
4. Let cool 10 minutes, then stir in the egg white.
5. Drop 6 rounded tablespoonfuls of batter onto each prepared baking sheet, about 3 1/2 inches apart.
6. Spread each mound into a 3-inch circle.
7. Bake, switching the position of the pans halfway through, until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
8. Let cool on the baking sheets until firm, about 3 minutes, then carefully remove using a thin metal spatula and transfer to a rack to cool completely.
9. Put the chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until melted.
10. Drizzle on the cookies and let set, about 30 minutes.
11. Photograph by Johnny Miller