Ginger-Almond Florentines
Description
These Ginger-Almond Florentines are the quintessential holiday cookie, offering a delightful contrast in textures and flavors. The base is a thin, crisp caramelized wafer made from almonds, brown sugar, and butter, spiced with aromatic ginger and bright citrus zest. Each delicate cookie is finished with a smooth layer of melted chocolate, creating a perfect balance between crunchy, chewy, and rich. They are elegant enough for gift-giving yet simple enough for a cozy afternoon tea. The combination of toasted nuts, deep caramel notes, and spicy ginger makes these cookies an irresistible treat that pairs beautifully with coffee or wine.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350&# 194;°F (175ðC). Line two large heavy baking sheets with aluminum foil and lightly butter the foil.
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In a heavy saucepan, combine heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, just until the sugars dissolve and the butter melts.
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Stir in the toasted sliced almonds, all-purpose flour, crystallized ginger, orange zest, and lemon zest.
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Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly. Once boiling, remove immediately from heat.
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Drop 1 tablespoon of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat five times, spacing the drops 3 inches apart. Repeat with the second baking sheet.
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Bake until deep brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven.
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While still hot, use a round cookie cutter or a 3-inch glass to press the edges of the cookies inward, shaping them into neat 3-inch rounds.
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Slide the foil off the baking sheets and let the cookies cool completely on the foil. Carefully peel the cookies off the foil.
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Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave, stirring until smooth.
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Arrange the cooled cookies smooth-side up on a rack or parchment paper. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate onto the center of each cookie and spread to the edges.
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Refrigerate until the chocolate is set, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 644.8kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 40.9g63%
- Saturated Fat 14.2g71%
- Cholesterol 49.1mg17%
- Sodium 8.0mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 62.1g21%
- Dietary Fiber 7.2g29%
- Sugars 38.6g
- Protein 11.7g24%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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