OATMEAL FLORENTINE COOKIES

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love love love Italian cookies. These delicate cookies can be filled with chocolate, or covered with chocolate with a cream filling inside. The holidays are here,and I'm baking up a storm! Enjoy!!

Provided by Nor Mac

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 23

2/3 c flour
1 c sugar
1 c oatmeal rolled oats
1 c sliced almonds
1/4 c corn syrup
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 c toasted coconut
1 tsp vanilla
1/4 c whipping cream,or half and half
2/3 c butter
CHOCOLATE
1/2 bag(s) chocolate chips,milk or semi sweet
1 Tbsp crisco shortening
CREAM FILLING #1
2 Tbsp whipping cream
1 tsp vanilla
2 c powdered sugar
1/2 c butter
CREAMY FILLING #2
1 c marshmallow fuff
1/2 c softened butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 c powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. measure the oatmeal,sugar,cinnamon,flour,coconut, and almonds in to bowl.
  • 2. melt the butter. Add butter,corn syrup,vanilla,and cream to oatmeal mixture and combine well
  • 3. line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Drop dough by teaspoon fulls on to pan. try to bake only 9 cookies at a time. Keep at least 2 inches between each cookie.they spread a lot.
  • 4. bake at 350 for 6-10 minutes until edges are browned.watch closely. they cook very fast. Remove from oven and let cool for a bit. Carefully remove from parchment with a metal spatula to some wax paper.
  • 5. melt the chocolate in the microwave with the shortening. Set time to 2 minutes. Stir every 30 seconds until melted and combined well.
  • 6. now the choice is yours. You can use the chocolate to top the sandwich cookie,or you can use the chocolate to fill the cookie. If filling cookie. Turn cookie over to flat side put a dollop of chocolate on cookie and press lightly another cookie on top to make a sandwich.refrigerate to set chocolate.
  • 7. if using chocolate to top cookies. Just spread some melted chocolate on one top side of cookie. Refrigerate to set.
  • 8. cream filling combine all ingredients and beat with mixture until smooth. top bottom of cookie with some,and place chocolate coated cookie on top. Refrigerate to set filling.

Chantale Jordaan
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I made these cookies vegan by using vegan butter and eggs. They turned out great!


Manoj Mahato
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I made these cookies gluten-free by using gluten-free flour. They turned out great!


ibrahim zakir
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I didn't have any dried cranberries, so I used raisins instead. They turned out great!


Yunis Jokhio
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These cookies were a bit too crumbly for my taste. I think I would use a different type of flour next time.


Daniel Biglari
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I found these cookies to be a bit dry. I think I would add more butter or oil next time.


Oliver Musgrave
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


SUMON Md
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I love the combination of flavors in these cookies. The oatmeal, almonds, and dried cranberries are a perfect match.


Amit Bhetwal
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover oatmeal. They're also a healthy and delicious snack.


Krishna xdy
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I'm not a big fan of oatmeal cookies, but I really enjoyed these. They're soft and chewy with a great flavor.


Asim Shahzada
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.


Jim Adler
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I made these cookies for my friends and they loved them! They said they were the best oatmeal cookies they'd ever had.


Rylee Heathman
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These cookies are perfect for a quick and easy dessert. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat their oatmeal.


Celine De Bruyn
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I wasn't sure how these cookies would turn out, but I'm so glad I tried them! They're absolutely delicious.


daREAL DOOM
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover oatmeal. They're also a healthy and delicious snack.


Ssgor Khan
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I'm not usually a fan of oatmeal cookies, but these ones are amazing! They're soft and chewy with the perfect amount of sweetness.


Rere Murendeni
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These cookies were easy to make and turned out beautifully. They're perfect for a holiday party or cookie exchange.


Talandira Kanthiti
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I love the combination of flavors in these cookies. The oatmeal, almonds, and dried cranberries are a perfect match.


Bailey Charlton
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They're so flavorful and have the perfect amount of chewiness. I'll definitely be making these again soon.