Description
These Lavender Honey Crunch Cookies are buttery, lightly floral, and perfectly crisp around the edges. Sweetened with honey and infused with culinary lavender, they deliver a delicate flavor balanced by a satisfying crunch. Ideal for tea parties, spring gatherings, or an elegant homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp culinary lavender, finely crushed
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds or pecans
- 2 tbsp coarse sugar, for topping (optional)
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sweeteners: In a large bowl, beat butter, honey, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in egg, vanilla extract, and crushed lavender until fully incorporated.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Make dough: Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined. Fold in chopped nuts.
- Shape cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets and gently flatten. Sprinkle with coarse sugar if desired.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and crisp.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve: Enjoy with tea, coffee, or a glass of milk.
Notes
Use only food-grade culinary lavender for baking. For a stronger floral flavor, allow the lavender to steep in the honey for a few hours before mixing. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days to maintain freshness and crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: lavender honey cookies, floral cookies, crunchy honey cookies, tea party cookies, lavender dessert
