Lavender and chocolate: an odd combo, right? But trust me, these lavender chocolate chip cookies with coffee drizzle make it work. Imagine the delicate floral notes of lavender mingling with rich chocolate, all crowned with a coffee drizzle that says, “I’m fancy and I know it.” These cookies are a little rebellious, challenging your basic chocolate chip routine with an aromatic twist. Perfect for those days when you want something classy, but not too sophisticated to make you feel pretentious. So, put down your plain old cookies and try this one—you won’t regret it.
Lavender Chocolate Chip Cookies with Coffee Drizzle
Lavender chocolate chip cookies with coffee drizzle offer a balance of floral sweetness, rich chocolate, and bold coffee flavors.
Ingredients
- Cookies:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp dried lavender culinary grade
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Coffee Drizzle:
- 1 tbsp instant coffee granules
- 1 tbsp hot water
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat & Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat the butter and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract, followed by lavender.
- Add Dry Ingredients: Gradually combine the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until incorporated.
- Stir in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips.
- Scoop Dough: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them out evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Let them cool on a wire rack.
- Make Coffee Drizzle: Dissolve the coffee granules in hot water and mix in powdered sugar until smooth.
- Drizzle: Once the cookies have cooled, drizzle the coffee mixture on top of each cookie.
Notes
Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Total Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
Vitamins and Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 3%
- Iron: 6%
- Calcium: 2%
- Vitamin C: 1%
- Magnesium: 4%
Additional Notes/Tips
- Make sure to use culinary lavender to avoid any unpleasant bitterness.
- For extra flavor, add a pinch of sea salt to the drizzle before it sets.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- For a stronger coffee flavor, add more coffee granules to the drizzle.
