FLORENTINE COOKIE BARS
Celebrate the season with these rich, chewy holiday treats. Get the whole family involved in decorating them. - Carole Sepstead, Grafton, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Gradually add flour and mix well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle., Roll dough into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cream, butter and honey. Cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 246° (firm-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in the almonds, cherries and currants. Spread evenly into crust., Bake for 18-22 minutes or just until filling is set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate overnight., Remove florentine from pan. With a sharp knife, trim edges of crust; discard the trim. Cut lengthwise into six strips; cut each strip into 16 triangles., In a microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip the short side of each triangle into candy coating; place on waxed paper. Drizzle with additional candy coating. Let stand until set. Cover and store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Ali Abbas 4U
[email protected]These were delicious! I made them for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. I used a variety of nuts and dried fruits, and they all worked well together. The chocolate ganache on top was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these ag
Oliver John
[email protected]I love these Florentine cookie bars! They're so rich and decadent, and the combination of chocolate, nuts, and dried fruit is divine. I made them for a party and they were gone in minutes. I'll definitely be making them again soon.
Dakota Layman
[email protected]These were really easy to make and they turned out great! I used a mix of different nuts and dried fruits, and they all worked well together. The chocolate ganache on top was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these again.
Zulqarnain Marri
[email protected]I was a bit disappointed with these cookies. They were too dry and crumbly for my taste. I think I would have preferred them if they were a bit more chewy. The chocolate ganache on top was good, but it didn't make up for the dryness of the cookies.
Dewan Shrestha
[email protected]These were delicious! I made them for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. I used a variety of nuts and dried fruits, and they all worked well together. The chocolate ganache on top was the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these ag
Aashik Shrestha
[email protected]I've never made Florentine cookies before, but I'm glad I tried this recipe. They were really easy to make and they turned out great. I loved the combination of chocolate, nuts, and dried fruit. I'll definitely be making these again.
Nour Nasser
[email protected]These were a lot of work to make, but they were worth it! They're so delicious and they look really impressive. I made them for a special occasion and they were a big hit. I would definitely recommend them.
Bailey Fuller
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of Florentine cookies, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! These were really good. The chocolate ganache on top was my favorite part. I would definitely make these again.
Country_Ball Guy
[email protected]These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less sugar next time. The chocolate ganache on top was delicious, and the nuts and dried fruit added a nice crunch. Overall, I thought these were a good recipe, bu
Katie Kerswell
[email protected]I love these Florentine cookie bars! They're so rich and decadent, and the combination of chocolate, nuts, and dried fruit is divine. I made them for a party and they were gone in minutes. I'll definitely be making them again soon.
Patricio Opoku
[email protected]These were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly! I used a mix of different nuts and dried fruits, and they all worked well together. The chocolate ganache on top is the perfect finishing touch. I'll definitely be making these again.
Jahazib Alikhan
[email protected]I've made these Florentine cookie bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect combination of chewy and crunchy, and the chocolate and nuts give them a delicious flavor. I highly recommend them!
Jayden Newman
[email protected]These Florentine cookie bars were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of chocolate, nuts, and dried fruit. I'll definitely be making these again.