Description
These cookies combine floral lavender and flaky sea salt with rich chocolate chunks for a unique, irresistible treat featuring crispy edges and a soft center.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups (312g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt plus extra for sprinkling
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed (165g) brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon culinary lavender (dried, culinary-grade lavender buds)
- 2 cups (340g) chocolate chunks (bittersweet or semi-sweet preferred)
- Flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by measuring everything out. Chop any large chocolate chunks if needed and slightly crush the lavender buds to release aroma.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the lavender buds evenly.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with a hand mixer until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mix just until combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or folding by hand. Stop as soon as no dry flour remains.
- Fold in the chocolate chunks evenly.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop generous mounds of dough onto lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle each cookie with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and crispy but centers remain soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack to crisp up edges while keeping centers chewy.
Notes
Do not overdo the lavender to avoid bitterness. Use flaky sea salt for finishing to get the perfect salty crunch. Chilling dough for 30 minutes is optional but helps control spread and flavor. Avoid overbaking to keep centers soft. Use real butter for best flavor and crispy edges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Protein: 2
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