Description
Lavender Honey Crunch Cookies are a delightful blend of floral and sweet flavors, featuring the aromatic touch of culinary lavender combined with rich honey and crunchy toffee bits. These cookies offer a perfect balance of a slightly crisp edge with a soft, chewy center, making them an elegant treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- â…“ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon dried culinary lavender, lightly crushed
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins and Topping
- ½ cup crushed toffee bits or chopped honeycomb candy
- 2 tablespoons raw sugar or turbinado sugar, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure cookies do not stick and bake evenly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures even distribution of leavening and seasoning throughout the dough.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step incorporates air for a tender cookie texture.
- Add Flavorings: Mix in the honey, lightly crushed dried culinary lavender, and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture until fully combined, infusing the dough with floral and sweet notes.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix to maintain cookie tenderness.
- Fold in Toffee or Honeycomb: Gently fold in the crushed toffee bits or chopped honeycomb candy, which add a delightful crunch and contrasting flavor.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading. Lightly flatten each cookie with your hand or a spoon and sprinkle raw or turbinado sugar on top for added crunch and sweetness.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set, indicating a perfect balance between crispness and softness.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. This helps them set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing breakage and preserving texture.
Notes
- Use only culinary lavender as ornamental varieties can impart a bitter or unpleasant flavor.
- For a citrus twist, add ½ teaspoon of lemon zest to the dough for a fresh, vibrant flavor contrast.
- These cookies have a texture that is slightly crisp on the edges with a soft, chewy center, ideal for those who enjoy a balanced bite.
