Description
Delight your taste buds with these fragrant Lavender Honey Crunch Cookies. They offer a perfect balance of sweetness and floral notes, making them a unique treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender flowers
- 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds or walnuts (optional)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon dried lavender (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Blend in honey, egg, and vanilla extract.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Add Lavender and Nuts: Gently fold in dried lavender and optional nuts.
- Scoop and Space: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Sprinkle and Bake: Sprinkle each cookie with granulated sugar and additional lavender before baking for 12–15 minutes until golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of lavender based on your preference for floral flavor.
- Adding nuts provides a delightful crunch to the cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg