Lavender Biscotti

• 1/2 cup butter, not margarine
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup lavender sugar (see recipe)
• 1/2 cup canola oil
• 3 large eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons lavender flowers (or minced leaves, or a combination!)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup chopped almonds (or other nuts, soaked in brandy or bourbon)

1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
2. Line 4 baking sheets with parchment paper.
3. Cream together butter, granulated sugar and lavender sugar.
4. Add oil, eggs, flour, baking powder and lavender flowers (or minced leaves).
5. Add vanilla and nuts; stir to combine. Refrigerate 4 hours.
6. Divide into 8 logs that are as thick as a banana and somewhat oval.
7. Place 2 logs on each cookie sheet and bake in preheated over 15 min., or until light brown.
8. Remove and slice biscotti logs at a 45-degree angle, about 12 slices per log. Return slices to baking sheets and bake until light brown.
9. Let cool completely on a rack, then store in an airtight jar.

butter, granulated sugar, lavender sugar, canola oil, eggs, allpurpose, baking powder, lavender flowers, vanilla, almonds

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/lavender-biscotti-297694 (may not work)