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Delphinium

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Kutaisi, Georgia

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Lavender Honey Crunch Cookies 😋

From A Kitchens Diary on Facebook

Lavender Honey Crunch Cookies 🍯🌸

Ingredients:

- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈

- 3/4 cup granulated sugar 🍬

- 1/4 cup honey 🍯

- 1 large egg 🥚

- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍦

- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 🍚

- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 🧁

- 1/4 teaspoon salt 🧂

- 2 tablespoons dried lavender flowers (culinary grade) 🌸

- 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds or walnuts (optional for added crunch) 🌰

- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 🍬

- 1 teaspoon dried lavender (for sprinkling) 🌿

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy 🥄.

2. Beat in the honey, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and well incorporated 🍯🥚🍦.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt 🍚.

4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined 🌾.

5. Gently fold in the dried lavender and chopped nuts (if using) 🌸🌰.

6. For the best texture, refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes to make it easier to handle ❄️.

7. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper 🔥.

8. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart 🍪.

9. Gently press each dough ball with a spoon or your fingers to flatten slightly 🖐️.

10. If using, sprinkle the cookies with granulated sugar and a pinch of lavender for extra flavor and decoration 🌿✨.

11. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers are set 🍪.

12. Let the cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely 🍪❄️.

Crisp, sweet, and floral with a delightful crunch in every bite! Perfect with tea or for a cozy snack. 🍯🌸

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🌼SPRING CLEANING🌼

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Looking at my house, it's slightly overwhelming. There's just SO MUCH stuff. Normally cleaning isn't an issue for me, but I want to do more than just cleaning . Until now, I've always rented & always wound up moving around April. So"spring cleaning" was just moving out cleaning. Now that I own my house, I really want to start deep cleaning it a few times a year.

Unfortunately I have no idea where to start or what's special about spring cleaning vs normal deep cleaning. I only know that I'm supposed to be cleaning, maintenancing, and checking things both inside & out. I've done the basics, but I don't feel like it looks any cleaner... Maybe just more organized.

So what do YOU do differently for Spring Cleaning vs Deep Cleaning? Any tips or advice on things to be checking up on as a new homeowner?