Description
These Lavender Honey Crunch Cookies are a delightful blend of floral honey sweetness and satisfying crunch. Perfect for tea time or as a unique gift, these cookies are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp culinary dried lavender, lightly crushed
Crunchy Topping:
- 1/2 cup crushed honey cereal or toffee bits
- Optional: extra sugar or cereal for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, sugar, and honey until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and crushed lavender. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in the crushed honey cereal or toffee bits.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Flatten slightly and add optional toppings. Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- Use only culinary-grade lavender to avoid bitterness.
- These cookies pair wonderfully with tea and make a unique treat for gifting.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
