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Florentine Cookies Recipe

Delicate and crispy cookies with a nutty and fruity flavor, perfect for tea time.
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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 Butter unsalted
  • ⅔ cup Sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
  • ¼ cup Honey
  • 1 ½ cups Sliced almonds toasted
  • ½ cup Candied orange peel chopped
  • ⅓ cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Dark chocolate melted

Instructions 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a saucepan, melt the butter, sugar, heavy cream, and honey over medium heat. Stir until the mixture comes to a boil.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the flour, almonds, and candied orange peel until well combined.
  4. Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them well apart.
  5. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
  6. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet.
  7. Once cooled, spread the melted chocolate on the flat side of each cookie and let it set.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 120kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 20mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.5mg

Keywords

Cookies, Florentine
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