Lavender Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable)
Fragrant floral and chocolate chip blend creating a unique and delightful sweet treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
04 - 2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender, finely chopped
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Add-ins
10 - 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and chopped lavender until evenly distributed.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold in semisweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout dough.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden and centers appear set.
09 - Let cookies rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The floral perfume hits you before that first bite, like walking through a garden at dusk
- Chocolate and lavender were meant to be together, trust me on this
02 -
- Overbaking kills the delicate lavender flavor, pull them out when edges are barely golden
- Chopping lavender with a knife releases more oils than crushing it, making the flavor bloom
03 -
- Rub the lavender buds between your fingers before measuring to wake up the essential oils
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if your kitchen is warm, it prevents excessive spreading