Florentines Recipe

Name: Florentines
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
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 225u00b0. Remove from the heat; stir in almonds and orange peel.
2
Drop by scant tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto parchment paper-lined
3
. Bake at 350u00b0 until golden brown, 6-8 minutes. Immediately flatten warm cookies with the back of a spoon. Cool completely on parchment paper.
4
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.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, cubed, 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream, 3 tablespoons honey, and more.

Yes, Florentines falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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