Violet Biscuits
These dainty biscuits have the flavour of violets suffused through them.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: British
Keyword: Biscuit, cookies
Servings: 16
Author: Stunning Expressions
- 180 grams flour
- 140 grams softened butter
- 3 tbsp violet syrup
- 60 grams unrefined sugar
- 40 grams white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp powdered almond paste
- Several crystallised (candied) violets for decoration
Reheat the oven to 180ºC/250ºF. Cover or grease the baking sheet/tray.
Mix the softened butter, unrefined and white sugar and the almond paste together in the mixing bowl.
Add the egg, violet syrup and baking powder. Combine.
Divide the dough into small teaspoon sized amounts. Arrange on the baking sheet.
Add a crystallised violet to the top of each biscuit.
Place in the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.
Remove from the oven. Allow to cool slightly. These can be eaten warm or cold.