Lavender Chocolate Chip Cookies (Print Version)

Delicate floral lavender meets rich chocolate chips in a uniquely fragrant and tasty baked delight.

# What You 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

# How to Prepare:

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 well blended.
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, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
06 - Gently fold chocolate chips into dough using a spatula until evenly distributed.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes 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 Advice:

01 -
  • The lavender adds this sophisticated floral note that makes regular chocolate chip cookies feel suddenly elegant without being pretentious
  • They strike this perfect balance between comfort food and something special enough for afternoon tea with friends
02 -
  • Culinary lavender is different from the lavender in your garden—make sure you're buying food-grade dried lavender from a spice shop or specialty store
  • These cookies continue cooking on the hot baking sheet, so pulling them out when centers look slightly underdone is the secret to that perfectly soft texture
03 -
  • Grind half the lavender into a fine powder and leave the other half coarsely chopped for texture that offers both subtle background flavor and distinct floral bursts
  • These cookies freeze beautifully—scoop the dough onto parchment paper, freeze the balls, then store them in a freezer bag for fresh baked cookies any time

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