Description
These Lavender Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the classic sweetness of chocolate chip cookies with a delicate floral hint from dried culinary lavender. Perfectly soft with lightly golden edges, they offer a unique aromatic twist that elevates traditional cookie flavors, making them a delightful treat for any dessert occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ tablespoons dried culinary lavender, finely chopped
Add-ins
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure the cookies bake evenly and don’t stick.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes a few minutes and incorporates air for a tender texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the batter with rich flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and finely chopped dried lavender to evenly distribute the lavender and leavening agents.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to prevent overmixing, which can result in tough cookies.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough to ensure evenly distributed pockets of melted chocolate.
- Scoop Dough: Use a tablespoon-sized scoop to place rounded dough balls on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden and the centers are set but still soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps maintain their texture.
Notes
- Use culinary-grade lavender to avoid any bitterness and ensure a pleasant floral aroma.
- For a stronger lavender flavor, infuse your sugar with lavender a day in advance by storing the sugar and lavender together in an airtight container.
- Try white chocolate chips or dark chocolate chunks instead of semi-sweet chocolate chips for a tasty variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
