Lavender Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable)

Fragrant cookies blending floral lavender and rich chocolate chips for a unique twist on a classic treat.

# 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and chopped lavender.
03 - In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
04 - Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
06 - Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are just set.
09 - 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 cookies feel sophisticated without being fussy
  • They strike that perfect balance between crisp edges and chewy centers
  • Your friends will think you took a pastry class but the recipe is incredibly straightforward
02 -
  • Culinary lavender is different from lavender meant for crafts or potpourri so seek out the food grade variety
  • Overbaking is the enemy of these delicate cookies so pull them out when edges are barely golden
  • The dough tastes overly floral before baking but the oven temp mellows the lavender beautifully
03 -
  • Room temperature ingredients make a noticeable difference in texture so plan ahead
  • Rotate your baking sheets halfway through baking for evenly golden cookies

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