Florentines

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Servings: 24 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Crispy almond shortbread cookies dipped in rich chocolate
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Florentines

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 24 Calories: 183.6

Description

These delicate Florentines offer a perfect balance of textures and flavors. The base is a crisp, buttery shortbread cookie loaded with finely chopped almonds, providing a satisfying crunch. Once baked and cooled, the cookies are dipped in a smooth mixture of semisweet chocolate and butter, creating a glossy, indulgent finish. The combination of nutty shortbread and rich chocolate makes these treats an elegant addition to any dessert spread. They are simple to prepare using pantry staples but feel luxurious enough for special occasions, holiday parties, or as a thoughtful homemade gift.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC).
  2. In a bowl, cream together 1/4 cup butter and 1/3 cup light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Alternately stir in the sifted flour and 1/4 cup whipping cream, mixing until just combined.
  4. Fold in the finely chopped almonds.
  5. Drop teaspoons of batter 3 inches apart onto greased and floured baking sheets.
  6. Using a knife dipped in cold water, gently spread the batter into 2-inch rounds.
  7. Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool for 1 to 2 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
  9. In a small saucepan, melt 4 oz semisweet chocolate and 3 tablespoons butter over low heat, stirring until smooth.
  10. Allow the chocolate mixture to cool slightly, then spread over the bottoms of the cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 183.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.2g19%
Saturated Fat 7.6g38%
Cholesterol 32.2mg11%
Sodium 109.7mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 19.6g7%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Sugars 19.6g
Protein 0.1g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

If the cookies become hard to remove from the baking sheet after baking, return them to the oven for 1-2 minutes to soften slightly before transferring.

For a decorative touch, sprinkle with sea salt or crushed nuts immediately after dipping in chocolate.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Keywords: florentines, almond cookies, chocolate dipped, shortbread, baking, dessert, american, nuts, sweet, holiday treat, cookie recipe, buttery, crunchy, chocolate, homemade, snacks
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