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Almond Orange Florentines

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Almond orange Florentines are delicate, lace‑like cookies made with thinly sliced almonds, orange zest, and a buttery caramel base—often dipped or drizzled with dark chocolate for a refined finish.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (about 160 g) sliced almonds
  • ½ cup (113 g) unsalted butter
  • ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup (75 g) honey or light corn syrup
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream
  • ½–1 Tbsp all‐purpose flour (optional for structure)
  • Zest of 1 orange (about 1–2 tsp)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 3–4 oz (85–115 g) dark chocolate, melted (for dipping or drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine butter, sugar, honey (or corn syrup), cream and salt. Stir until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a boil.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the orange zest, sliced almonds, and flour (if using) until combined.
  4. Drop small spoonfuls (about 1 tsp each) of the mixture onto the prepared sheets, spacing them well apart (they will spread).
  5. Bake for about 7–9 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown and bubbly at the edges.
  6. Allow cookies to cool completely on the baking sheet; they will crisp as they cool.
  7. Once cool, dip half of each cookie in the melted dark chocolate or drizzle the chocolate over the top. Let chocolate set before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a little finely chopped candied orange peel or switch the orange zest for lemon zest.
  • For a nut variation, substitute or add chopped pistachios or hazelnuts instead of (or along with) the almonds.
  • If you prefer chewier cookies, reduce baking time by 1–2 minutes.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. If they soften, refresh by warming in a low oven (300 °F/150 °C) for a few minutes.

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