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Florentine Cookie Recipe

Delicious and crispy Florentine cookies made with nuts and dried fruits, perfect for a sweet treat.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 120 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • cup sugar
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup dark chocolate, melted

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine almonds, cranberries, and flour. Set aside.
  3. In a saucepan, combine sugar, honey, butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Remove from heat.
  4. Pour the hot mixture over the almond mixture and stir to combine.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 3 inches apart. Flatten each spoonful slightly with the back of the spoon.
  6. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let cool completely on the baking sheet.
  7. Once cooled, dip the bottom of each cookie in melted dark chocolate and place on parchment paper to set.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Keywords

Cookies, Florentine
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