Lavender Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable)
Fragrant lavender meets melting chocolate chips in a tender, buttery 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
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and chopped lavender in a medium bowl.
03 - In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
06 - Gently fold chocolate chips into the dough.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are just set.
09 - Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The floral notes dance with chocolate in a way that feels fancy but tastes like home
- They bake up with perfectly crisp edges and chewy centers every single time
02 -
- Overbaking makes lavender taste soapy and bitter, so pull them out when edges just start turning golden
- Chopping the lavender finely prevents someone from getting an overwhelming floral bite
03 -
- Rub the dried lavender between your fingers before measuring to release more of those essential oils
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if your kitchen is warm to prevent spreading too thin