Description
Lavender Honey Crunch Cookies are a delightful fusion of floral and sweet flavors, offering a unique treat for any occasion. With the enchanting aroma of lavender and the natural sweetness of honey, these cookies create a memorable baking experience. Perfect for tea parties, gifts, or simply indulging at home, their satisfying crunch combined with a melt-in-your-mouth softness makes them irresistible. Easy to make and customizable with your favorite nuts or herbs, these cookies invite creativity while promoting guilt-free indulgence with natural ingredients. Bake a batch today and treat yourself to this magical snack that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary lavender flowers
- Optional: 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in honey, egg, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, and lavender together. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- If desired, fold in chopped nuts.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Sprinkle each cookie with a mixture of granulated sugar and additional lavender before baking.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg