Lavender Biscotti - cooking recipe

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)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Line 4 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream together butter, granulated sugar and lavender sugar.
Add oil, eggs, flour, baking powder and lavender flowers (or minced leaves).
Add vanilla and nuts; stir to combine. Refrigerate 4 hours.
Divide into 8 logs that are as thick as a banana and somewhat oval.
Place 2 logs on each cookie sheet and bake in preheated over 15 min., or until light brown.
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.
Let cool completely on a rack, then store in an airtight jar.