Description
Delightfully fragrant Lavender Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the subtle floral notes of lavender with rich chocolate chips in a soft, chewy cookie. Perfect for tea time or a unique dessert treat, these cookies are easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract or paste
- 5 teaspoons lavender extract or 2 teaspoons culinary-grade dried lavender, ground
Dry Ingredients
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon hot water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (dark, milk, or white)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy, creating the base of your cookie dough.
- Add Egg and Flavors: Beat in the egg, vanilla extract or paste, and lavender extract (or ground lavender) to infuse the dough with aromatic floral and vanilla flavors.
- Incorporate Baking Soda and Salt: Dissolve the baking soda in hot water to activate it, then stir the solution into the batter along with the salt to balance flavor and help the cookies rise.
- Fold in Flour and Chocolate Chips: Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour and chocolate chips, mixing gently just until everything is combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Portion Dough on Baking Sheets: Scoop large spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies for approximately 10 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown but the centers remain soft, ensuring a chewy texture.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 to 7 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use culinary-grade lavender to avoid bitterness and ensure the best flavor.
- Adjust lavender quantity to taste; too much can overpower the cookies.
- Chocolate chip type can be varied according to preference—dark, milk, or white chocolate all work well.
- For crispier cookies, bake a minute or two longer but watch closely to avoid burning.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
