Description
Delight in the perfect blend of floral and chocolatey flavors with these Lavender Chocolate Chip Cookies. Soft, chewy, and infused with aromatic dried lavender, these cookies offer a unique twist on the classic chocolate chip treat, making them a gourmet dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender, lightly crushed
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare it for baking.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth base for your dough.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract to add depth of flavor.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and crushed culinary lavender to evenly distribute the flavor and leavening agent.
- Mix dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined; avoid overmixing for tender cookies.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Carefully fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the dough to ensure even distribution of chocolate in every bite.
- Scoop dough: Using a tablespoon, scoop portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes or until the edges turn golden and the centers are set, indicating perfectly baked cookies.
- Cool cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, preserving their chewy texture.
Notes
- Use culinary-grade dried lavender to ensure it’s safe and pleasant to eat.
- For a more subtle lavender flavor, reduce the amount to 2 teaspoons.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
