Description
Delight in these aromatic Lavender Chocolate Chip Cookies, a unique twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie infused with culinary-grade dried lavender. Soft, chewy, and bursting with floral notes balanced by rich semisweet chocolate chips, these cookies offer a perfect dessert treat with a sophisticated flavor.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Flavoring & Mix-ins
- 1 ½ tablespoons dried culinary lavender, finely chopped
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined to ensure uniform rising and flavor distribution.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and creamy, which helps create a tender texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition for proper incorporation. Stir in the vanilla extract along with the finely chopped culinary lavender to infuse the batter with its floral aroma.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined, avoiding overmixing to keep cookies tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips to evenly distribute them throughout the cookie dough.
- Scoop and Arrange Dough: Using rounded tablespoons, scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each cookie about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden. The centers should still look slightly soft to ensure a chewy texture.
- Cool the Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, preventing breakage.
Notes
- Use culinary-grade lavender to ensure safety and an optimal floral flavor in the cookies.
- For a stronger lavender flavor, infuse the butter by gently melting it with the dried lavender, then straining out the lavender before chilling the butter until solid.
- Do not overbake; lightly golden edges ensure a perfect chewy cookie.
