These lavender chocolate chip cookies are a dream come true for lavender lovers! They’re chewy in the center, crisp at the edges, and bursting with floral notes and melty chocolate in every bite.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect flavor pairing – Lavender and chocolate make a surprisingly delicious duo.
- Amazing texture – Soft and chewy centers with golden, crispy edges.
- Simple ingredients – Most of them are pantry staples, plus lavender extract for that floral touch.
- Customizable – Swap chocolate types or adjust the lavender intensity to your taste.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (240 g) all-purpose flour (spoon & level or weigh)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3/4 cup (170 g) salted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (155 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lavender extract
- 3/4 cup (130 g) semisweet chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup (130 g) lavender chocolate chips (or more semisweet)
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prep – Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Dry mix – In a medium bowl, whisk flour and baking powder. Set aside.
- Cream – Beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
- Add wet – Mix in egg, vanilla, and lavender extract until pale and fluffy.
- Combine – Slowly mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chips – Stir in semisweet and lavender chocolate chips.
- Shape – Scoop 2-tablespoon portions of dough, spacing them 3 inches apart on the sheet.
- Bake – 10–11 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Finish – While warm, press extra chocolate chips on top and sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Storage & Freezing
- Room temp – Airtight container, up to 1 week.
- Freeze baked cookies – Up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.
- Freeze dough – Shape, freeze on a tray, then store in a bag for up to 30 days. Bake from frozen with 1–2 extra minutes.
Baking Tip: Lavender extract is potent—use the recommended amount for a balanced, floral note without overpowering the chocolate.