FLORENTINES

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We love the citrus and nut combination of these classic cookies. Melted chocolate and candied cherries give them an extra-special touch. -Cleo Gonske, Redding, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-3/4 cups sliced almonds
3 tablespoons finely chopped candied orange peel
Semisweet chocolate chips, optional
Red or green candied cherries, halved, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, cream, honey, lemon zest and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 4 minutes or until a candy thermometer reads 225°. Remove from the heat; stir in almonds and orange peel., Drop by scant tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Immediately flatten warm cookies with the back of a spoon. Cool completely on parchment paper., If desired, melt chips in a microwave; stir until smooth. Spread or brush over bottoms of cookies. Use a fork to create wavy lines in chocolate. Place a cherry half in the center. Let stand until set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 60 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Kamran Shahzad
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I'm going to make these florentines for my next party.


Morris Rebecca
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These florentines look delicious! I can't wait to try them.


KSQUEEN 110
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I'm not sure if I'll make these cookies again, but I'm glad I tried them.


ABDUU SAYID
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I would recommend this recipe to others, but I would suggest making a few changes.


Ridley Taylor
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Overall, I thought this recipe was just okay.


Hameed Mandhro
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The instructions in this recipe were a bit confusing.


Skyler Hunt
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe.


MD Tawsin
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The florentines were a bit too dry for my liking.


Subash Sah
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These florentines are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Captain Schmidt
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I'm not a huge fan of nuts, but I really enjoyed these cookies.


Shopnil Raz Blog
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.


REWx SWAPER
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I love the combination of flavors in these cookies. The chocolate and nuts are a perfect match.


Rashed Rabbi
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These florentines are the perfect holiday cookie! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Yaratalaadam MashaAllah
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I was a bit skeptical about making these cookies, but I'm so glad I did! They were so easy to make and they turned out great.


ViemaDee Caucau (Deeisaia)
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making these florentines again.


Njabulo Yengwayo N.O
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I've made these florentines several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Fathima Imrah
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These cookies are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Brent Harrelson
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The florentines turned out perfectly! They were crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness.


Mogomotsi Meyers
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I love how this recipe uses simple ingredients to create such a delicious and elegant cookie.


Latoya Moore
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These florentines were a huge hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and the combination of flavors was divine.