Chocolate Florentines
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
These Chocolate Florentines are one of my favorite treats to make when I want something that looks fancy but doesn't require fancy skills. The beauty of this recipe is that it comes together in just 45 minutes from start to finish, making it perfect for when unexpected guests drop by. The almonds packed into every bite are loaded with vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant that's wonderful for your skin and overall health. What I love most is how simple the technique is and how inexpensive it all is compared to buying similar cookies from a bakery. The combination of chewy raisins, crunchy almonds, and that glossy dark chocolate coating makes every bite feel indulgent, and honestly, nobody needs to know how easy you found it to make.
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Ingredients
- 237 mlcaster sugar
- 3 tbsphoney
- 125 gbutter
- 473 mlalmonds(chopped)
- 237 mlgolden raisins
- 100 gplain flour
- 100 gcornflour
- 1 tspsea salt
- 200 gdark chocolate
- 1 tbspvegetable oil
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- 2
In a saucepan, combine sugar, honey, and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar has dissolved.
- 3
Add almonds, golden raisins, flours, and salt. Mix well.
- 4
Drop rounded spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- 5
Cool on a wire rack. Once cooled, sandwich two cookies together with melted dark chocolate mixed with vegetable oil.
- 6
Refrigerate until chocolate is set.
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