Description
Experience a delightful twist on classic chocolate chip cookies with these Lavender Chocolate Chip Cookies. Infused with aromatic culinary lavender and loaded with rich chocolate chips, these cookies offer a perfect balance of floral notes and sweet indulgence. Ideal for gifting or enjoying as an elegant treat, they combine traditional flavors with a unique, fragrant flair.
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 light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Flavoring
- 1–2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender, crushed
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and allow easy cleanup.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside to be added later.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter along with granulated sugar and light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This usually takes about 2–3 minutes and creates the perfect texture for your cookies.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Add the eggs to the butter-sugar mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure they are fully incorporated. Mix in the vanilla extract and the crushed culinary lavender, which provides a subtle floral aroma.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently just until everything is combined. Avoid overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Fold in the semisweet or dark chocolate chips evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Portion Dough: Drop cookie dough by rounded tablespoons or use a cookie scoop onto your prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the centers remain slightly soft for a chewy texture.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking pan for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and makes handling easier.
Notes
- Use culinary-grade dried lavender only, and lightly grind it with a mortar and pestle for the best flavor distribution.
- For an intensified floral aroma, consider adding a tiny drop of lavender extract (optional).
- These cookies freeze well, making them perfect to bake in advance and gift.
