Lavender Biscotti

Yet another recipe from my local newspaper (it's my favorite section:P...food!). The recipes from this week were AMAZING! This sounds like a promising recipe that would leave a hypnotizing aroma in your home! :P

• Ready In: 5 hrs 30 mins
• Yields: 96 biscotti

Ingredients

• 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)

Directions

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.