Description
These Lavender Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic treat. Infused with the subtle floral notes of lavender and studded with rich chocolate chips, these cookies are a unique and delicious dessert option.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender, lightly crushed
Mix-ins:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract. Stir in dried lavender.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, then fold in the chocolate chips.
- Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Be sure to use culinary-grade lavender and lightly crush it to release the fragrance without overpowering the flavor.
- For a floral twist, try adding a touch of lemon zest to the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
