Mint Chocolate Florentines
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
12
Difficulty
Easy
These Mint Chocolate Florentines are my go to treat when I want something impressive but don't have hours to spend in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in under an hour, and honestly, the ingredient list is probably already sitting in your pantry. Ground almonds give these cookies a wonderful texture while providing protein and healthy fats that keep you satisfied, and that hint of mint paired with dark chocolate is simply magic. They're elegant enough to gift but easy enough that you'll find yourself making them on a regular Tuesday afternoon.
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Ingredients
- 400ground almonds
- 200confectioner's sugar
- 200unsalted butter, softened
- 2mint extract
- 400dark chocolate chips
- 4egg whites
- 10baking powder
- 5salt
- 2green food colouring
- 1vanilla extract
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the ground almonds, confectioner's sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and mint extract.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 4
Add the egg whites one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, beating until a dough forms.
- 6
Melt the dark chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval.
Tip: Stir until smooth.
- 7
Add the green food colouring and vanilla extract to the melted chocolate and stir until combined.
- 8
Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 3mm. Cut into desired shapes using a cookie cutter.
- 9
Place the florentines on the prepared baking tray, leaving about 1cm of space between each biscuit.
- 10
Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate onto each florentine, then top with another biscuit.
Tip: Press gently to adhere.
- 11
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.
Tip: Keep an eye on them after 10 minutes.
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