Shortbread Florentines Recipe

Name: Shortbread Florentines
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Short Dough:; 1# Butter softened; 3/4 Cup granulated Sugar; 1 teaspoon Salt; 2 Eggs room temperature; 3 cups Flour; Topping:; 1 cup Sugar; 2 sticks Butter; 1 teaspoon Almond Extract; 4 Tablesppons Honey; 4 Tablespoons Cream; 6 cups Sliced Almonds; 1 Cup golden Raisins; When cool Drizzle with 4 oz. melted chocolate.

Servings: persons

Short Dough:
1# Butter softened
3/4 Cup granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon Salt
2 Eggs room temperature
3 cups Flour
Topping:
1 cup Sugar
2 sticks Butter
1 teaspoon Almond Extract
4 Tablesppons Honey
4 Tablespoons Cream
6 cups Sliced Almonds
1 Cup golden Raisins
When cool Drizzle with 4 oz. melted chocolate.

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["Preheat oven 350 degrees", "", "Short Dough:", "Cream Butter, Sugar and Salt in mixer until well blended. Add Eggs, mix until thoroughly blended. With spatula spread in a layer on a 17""x11"" Jelly roll pan or 1/2 commercial sheet pan.", "", "Bake in 350 degree oven until golden brown about 20 minutes. Remove from oven.", "", "While short bread is baking make topping.", "", "Topping:", "In a large saucepan melt the 2 sticks of Butter over medium high heat add 1 cup Sugar and cook until blended, stirring often. Add Almond extract, Honey and Cream cook until bubbly, add sliced Almonds and Raisins continue sitrring until well blended. Spread in an even layer over baked short dough and return to oven and bake until Almonds are a deep golden brown, about 10 minutes or longer.", "", "Remove from oven and cool in pan. When completely cool drizzle with melted chocolate ""Jackson Pollack"" style. Cool Completely. When cool run knive around edge, and turn upside down on cutting board until full sheet of cookie pops out. I generally start by cutting into thirds lengthwise then cut into desired shapes or sizes from the three rectangles."]

2927

kcal

Calories

185

Fat

287

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Short Dough:, 1# Butter softened, 3/4 Cup granulated Sugar, 1 teaspoon Salt, and more.

Yes, Shortbread Florentines 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.

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Shortbread Florentines

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