Lavender Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable Version)

Fragrant cookies blend floral lavender with rich chocolate chips for a unique, classic twist.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 Make:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and chopped lavender until evenly distributed.
03 - In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, approximately 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
06 - Gently fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
07 - Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
08 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The floral notes make these feel fancy but they come together in under 30 minutes
  • People never guess the secret ingredient until you tell them
  • They freeze beautifully so you can keep dough ready for unexpected guests
02 -
  • Culinary lavender is milder than craft store lavender, so do not substitute with anything meant for sachets
  • Overbaking makes the lavender flavor taste soapy, so pull them out when edges are just golden
  • Chopping the lavender with a knife releases more flavor than leaving it whole
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients prevent the dough from separating while mixing
  • Weighing your flour gives more consistent results than measuring by cup

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