Craving something delicate, nutty, and beautifully crisp? Learn how to make Florentine cookies—lace-thin, caramelized treats that melt in your mouth and impress at any occasion. These elegant cookies, traditionally made with almonds and dipped in chocolate, are surprisingly easy to make with just a few ingredients.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sliced almonds (lightly toasted)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 4 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate (for dipping)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Prep and Toast
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Toast the almonds lightly in the oven or a skillet and set aside.
Step 2: Make the Florentine Mixture
- In a saucepan, combine butter, sugar, honey, and cream over medium heat.
- Stir until the mixture comes to a gentle boil and sugar dissolves.
- Remove from heat and stir in flour, salt, vanilla, and almonds.
Step 3: Bake the Cookies
- Drop small spoonfuls (about 1 tsp) of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing well apart.
- Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake for 6–8 minutes or until golden and lacy.
- Let cool completely before removing from parchment.
Step 4: Dip in Chocolate
- Melt chocolate in a double boiler or microwave.
- Dip the flat bottom of each cookie in chocolate or drizzle chocolate across the tops.
- Place on parchment until chocolate is set.
https://www.dessertfortwo.com/florentine-cookies/Now that you know how to make Florentine cookies, you can create a batch of truly impressive treats that look gourmet but are wonderfully simple. Crisp, nutty, and just the right amount of sweet, these cookies are destined to be your new favourite.
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