Description
Lavender chocolate chip cookies offer a delightful twist on classic comfort, blending fragrant French lavender with rich chocolate chips. Delicate floral notes and sweet cocoa create a sophisticated treat that transports you to a dreamy Provençal afternoon.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 g/8.5 ounces) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (170 g/6 ounces) salted butter
- 3/4 cup (155 g/5.5 ounces) light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup (130 g/4.5 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup (130 g/4.5 ounces) lavender chocolate chips
Sweeteners and Binding Agents:
- 1/4 cup (50 g/1.8 ounces) granulated white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lavender extract
Leavening and Seasoning:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- Flaky sea salt (for sprinkling)
- Extra chocolate chips (for pressing into baked cookies)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F (180C). Cover baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cleanup and non-stick surface.
- Sift flour and baking powder together in a medium bowl, ensuring smooth and even mixture without lumps.
- Use an electric mixer to whip butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy and voluminous, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate egg, vanilla extract, and lavender extract into the butter mixture. Blend until color lightens and texture becomes fluffy, about 1-2 minutes.
- Gently fold flour mixture into wet ingredients at low speed, stopping just as ingredients combine to prevent overmixing.
- Carefully integrate lavender chocolate chips and semisweet chocolate chips throughout the dough using a spatula for even distribution.
- Measure cookie dough using a two-tablespoon scoop, spacing balls roughly 3 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-11 minutes until edges turn golden and centers remain slightly soft, creating a perfect chewy texture.
- Once removed from oven, garnish warm cookies with additional chocolate chips and optional flaky sea salt for enhanced flavor profile.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling, maintaining optimal texture.
Notes
- Lavender Extract Intensity Adjust the lavender extract to personal taste, as it can quickly become overpowering. Start with a small amount and gradually increase for a delicate floral flavor.
- Chocolate Chip Variations Experiment with different chocolate types like white chocolate or dark chocolate to create unique flavor combinations that complement the lavender’s subtle essence.
- Gluten-Free Adaptation Swap regular flour with a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend to make these cookies suitable for those with gluten sensitivities. Ensure the blend contains xanthan gum for better texture.
- Storage and Freshness Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. Place a piece of bread in the container to maintain moisture and keep cookies soft and chewy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg