Honey & Lavender Cookies
These Honey & Lavender Cookies combine a clean honey sweetness with gentle floral notes, making them a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the cookies
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Real butter gives the best flavor.
- 1 cup granulated sugar For a sweeter, softer cookie, swap half for brown sugar.
- 1/2 cup honey Use a mild, runny honey like clover or orange blossom.
- 1 piece egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour Measure with a spoon-and-level method to avoid dense cookies.
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp edible lavender buds Use culinary lavender labeled for food.
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Get a baking sheet ready with parchment.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the honey and egg, mixing well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in the lavender buds and vanilla extract.
- Roll the dough into small balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten each ball slightly with the bottom of a glass.
Baking
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
These cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for a few days. To reheat, warm in the oven at 300°F (150°C) for 4 to 6 minutes.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgSugar: 8g
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