Description
These Florentine Cookies are delicate almond lace cookies with a hint of orange peel, dipped in rich, dark chocolate. A perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Cookies:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup finely chopped sliced almonds
- 1/3 cup finely chopped candied orange peel (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decoration:
- 4 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, melted (for dipping or drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Melt ingredients: In a medium saucepan, combine butter, sugar, honey, and cream. Cook until just boiling. Remove from heat and stir in flour, almonds, orange peel, and vanilla.
- Bake: Drop teaspoons of batter onto prepared sheets, flatten slightly, and bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool and decorate: Cool on the sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Dip bottoms in melted chocolate or drizzle chocolate over the tops. Let set on parchment paper.
Notes
- Store Florentine cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
- Keep them cool and dry for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: European, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
