Description
Delight in the delicate floral notes and sweet crunch of these Lavender Honey Crunch Cookies. Infused with dried lavender buds and natural honey, these cookies combine soft, buttery texture with the satisfying crispness of Rice Krispies cereal. Perfect for tea time or a light, fragrant treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons dried lavender buds
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal (or any crispy rice cereal)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to ensure the cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy. This step helps create a tender texture. Then add honey and egg, beating until the ingredients are fully combined.
- Add Flavors: Stir in the dried lavender buds and vanilla extract to infuse the dough with floral and aromatic notes.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add these dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Add Crunch: Gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal to distribute the crunch evenly throughout the dough without crushing the cereal.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball. Place the balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Flatten Slightly: Using the back of a spoon or your fingers, gently press each ball to slightly flatten the cookies for even baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, until the cookie edges turn golden brown while the centers remain soft.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Use softened butter to ensure easy creaming and a smooth dough.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding dry ingredients to keep the cookies tender.
- Dried lavender can be substituted with culinary lavender from a specialty store for best flavor.
- Rice Krispies cereal adds a delightful crunch but can be replaced with other crispy cereals if preferred.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
