Description
Delicate and crisp, Florentine Cookies are a classic Italian treat perfect for holidays or elegant tea times. These almond and candied orange peel lace cookies are dipped in rich dark chocolate for a decadent finish.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Mix-ins:
- 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds or hazelnuts
- 1/4 cup finely chopped candied orange peel (optional)
Flavorings:
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
For Garnish:
- 1/2 cup semisweet or dark chocolate, melted (for dipping or drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Making the Batter: In a small saucepan, melt butter, sugar, corn syrup, and cream. Remove from heat and stir in flour, nuts, orange peel, vanilla, and salt.
- Baking: Drop rounded teaspoons of batter onto baking sheets. Flatten slightly and bake for 7–9 minutes until golden brown.
- Cooling and Chocolate Dipping: Cool cookies on a wire rack. Dip bottoms in melted chocolate or drizzle over the tops.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container between layers of parchment for up to 1 week.
- Use a small ice cream scoop for uniform cookies.
- Perfect for holidays or tea-time treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
