Description
Lavender biscotti cookies offer a delightful combination of sweet and floral flavors, perfect for elevating your tea time or brunch gatherings. These crunchy treats are easy to make and pair beautifully with coffee or tea, making them a hit at any occasion. With hints of almond and a touch of elegance from dried lavender, each bite promises to transport you to a serene afternoon filled with laughter and warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp dried culinary lavender buds
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1/2 cup sliced almonds (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and lavender.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in almond extract and sliced almonds if using.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; dough will be slightly sticky.
- Shape the dough into two logs on the lined baking sheet; smooth the tops with wet hands.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes before slicing into biscotti pieces.
- Place slices cut side down on the baking sheet and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes for extra crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 biscotti (28g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg