Lavender Honey Crunch Cookies (Printable version)
Crisp lavender-infused treats with honey sweetness and nutty crunch
# Ingredient list:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
03 - ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
04 - 2 teaspoons dried culinary lavender, lightly crushed
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
06 - ⅓ cup honey
07 - ½ cup granulated sugar
08 - 1 large egg
09 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Crunch Mix
10 - ¾ cup chopped toasted almonds or pecans
11 - ⅓ cup puffed rice cereal
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, sea salt, and crushed lavender. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the butter, honey, and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
04 - Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well incorporated.
05 - Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined—do not overmix.
06 - Gently fold in toasted nuts and puffed rice cereal until evenly distributed.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers are set.
09 - Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The honey creates these beautiful caramelized edges that make each cookie feel like a little treasure
- They strike that perfect balance between delicate and substantial, thanks to that surprise crunch in every bite
02 -
- Overbaking is the enemy here because these continue firming up as they cool
- Using ornamental lavender instead of culinary will make your cookies taste bitter and soapy
03 -
- Crush the lavender with your fingers right before adding it to release those essential oils
- Room temperature ingredients make all the difference in achieving that perfect texture