Violet Biscuits

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.