Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons dried culinary-grade lavender flowers
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds or walnuts (optional for added crunch)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon dried lavender (for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add honey, egg, and vanilla; mix until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and dried lavender. Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture to form dough.
- If desired, fold in chopped nuts for extra crunch.
- On a parchment-lined baking sheet, form rounded balls of dough about one inch apart.
- Sprinkle tops with granulated sugar and dried lavender before baking.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown; cool on a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg