Florentine Cookie Bars Recipe

Name: Florentine Cookie Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2/3 cup sugar; 1 egg; 3 cups all-purpose flour; Filling; 2 cups sugar; 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream; 3/4 cup butter, cubed; 2/3 cup honey; 4 cups sliced almonds; 1 1/2 cups candied red cherries or 1 1/2 cups green glazed cherries; 3/4 cup dried currant; Garnish; 1 1/4 lbs white candy coating

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
Filling
2 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
3/4 cup butter, cubed
2/3 cup honey
4 cups sliced almonds
1 1/2 cups candied red cherries or 1 1/2 cups green glazed cherries
3/4 cup dried currant
Garnish
1 1/4 lbs white candy coating

1
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.
2
Roll dough into an ungreased 15-in.x10 in.x1 inches baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned.
3
Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cream, butter, and honey. Cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 246 degrees( firm-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in the almonds, cherries and currants. Spread evenly into crust.
4
Bake for 18-22 minutes or just until filling is set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate overnight.
5
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.
6
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip the short side of each triangle into candy coating; place on wax paper. Drizzle with additional candy coating. Let stand until set. Cover and store in the refrigerator.

2798

kcal

Calories

182

Fat

269

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 2/3 cup sugar, 1 egg, 3 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Florentine Cookie Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Florentine Cookie Bars

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