Culinary

Oh how I love chocolate, add coffee to the mix and you have the perfect sweet treat!! These cookies are so easy to make and absolutely delicious with their hint of refreshing lavender.

Wow your guests with the elegant touch of lavender and introduce them to a whole new flavor experience!

To make your own lavender sugar: combine 2 cups sugar and 2 tablespoon lavender buds in Food Processor on mince setting until lavender is finely ground throughout the sugar. Or purchase some here.

Be sure the lavender buds you are using have not been sprayed with pesticides, use only culinary grade lavender.

This lavender and honey coffee cake is pure comfort food!!

The lavender is subtle and complements the honey and cinnamon in this recipe….so delicious!!

I put the one teaspoon of lavender buds (be sure to use organic) on a cutting board and finely chop.

Have fun baking and I hope you love this coffee cake as much as I do! – Peggy

I absolutely love Lavender Sugar!

You can substitute the sugar in any recipe with the lavender sugar and savor a whole new flavor experience! It’s my favorite way to enjoy lavender in cooking or baking!

It’s so simple to make….

Combine 2 cups sugar and 1 tablespoon lavender buds in Food Processor on mince setting until lavender is finely ground throughout the sugar. I have actually started increasing the amount of lavender buds I use….I combine 2 cups sugar and 2 tablespoons of buds. Have fun trying it both ways and see what you prefer!

Be sure the lavender buds you are using have not been sprayed with pesticides, use only culinary grade lavender.

Lavender Sugar is amazing in desserts, quick breads, muffins, scones, dressings, marinades and meat rubs.

Experiment and enjoy! Try my favorite Chocolate Lavender Cookies!

As you already know…my favorite way to enjoy culinary lavender is by using Lavender Sugar!

Here is how I make it: Combine 2 cups sugar and 2 tablespoon lavender buds in Food Processor on mince setting until lavender is finely ground throughout the sugar.

NOTE :  If you don’t want to make Lavender Sugar for this recipe….you can use plain white sugar and 1 t. lavender buds (chop finely on cutting board with knife).

My recipe for Chocolate Lavender Cookies:

½ cup oil

¾ cup lavender sugar

¼ cup brown sugar

2 eggs

1 t. vanilla

⅓ cup cocoa

1 1/2 cups flour

1 t. salt

1 t. baking soda

1 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Combine all ingredients. Drop by teaspoon onto cookie sheet. Sprinkle tops with lavender sugar.

Bake at 375 degrees for about 10-12 minutes. ENJOY!!!

My favorite way to enjoy lavender in cooking is to replace the sugar in a recipe with Lavender Sugar. It’s so easy to DIY!

Here’s how I make it: Combine 2 cups sugar and one tablespoon lavender buds in a Food Processor on mince setting until lavender is finely ground throughout the sugar.

Add this delicately floral sugar to any dessert, muffins, scones, tea, dressings and marinades or sprinkle on any baked good for a fresh and elegant treat.

NOTE :  If you don’t want to make Lavender Sugar for this recipe….you can use plain white sugar and 1 t. lavender buds (finely chop on cutting board with knife).

Try my Lemon Lavender Tea Cookies –

½ cup oil

¾ cup lavender sugar

1 egg

1 T. lemon extract

1 1/2 cups flour

½ t. salt

1/2 t. baking soda

Combine all ingredients. Mix well. Roll into 1 1/2 inch balls and flatten just a little bit with spoon. Place on cookie sheet then sprinkle with lavender sugar.

Bake at 375 degrees for about 12 minutes. ENJOY!!!

Try these refreshing Lemon Lavender Muffins to give your traditional muffins a little boost!

Gourmet Lemon Lavender Muffins
1 egg
⅓ c. oil
2 t. lemon extract **
½ c. milk
½ c. sugar
1 ½ c. flour
2 t. baking powder
½ t. salt
1 T. lavender buds

Topping: 3 T. melted butter, ¼ c. sugar

Mix well: egg, oil, lemon extract, milk and sugar. Add dry ingredients and stir just until blended.

Fill greased or lined muffin cups about ¾ full. Makes 10 muffins. Bake at 400 degrees for about 15 minutes.

Topping: When warm from oven – dip each muffin top in butter then sugar.

Variations: **or 3 T. lemon juice.

Quick Bread directions: place batter in greased bread pan and baking at 350 degrees for about 50 minutes. When warm from oven – brush with butter and sprinkle with sugar.

Enjoy!