Toffee Florentines
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These Toffee Florentines are my go to recipe when I want something special without spending hours in the kitchen. With just 20 minutes of prep and 35 minutes in the oven, you'll have elegant treats that taste like you visited a fancy bakery. The butter in this recipe provides fat soluble vitamins that help your body absorb essential nutrients, making these indulgences a bit more wholesome. What I love most is how affordable these are to make since most of the ingredients are pantry staples. The combination of toffee bits and melted toffee creates an irresistible caramel flavor that keeps people coming back for more.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 150 gbutter
- 250 gflour(plain, all-purpose)
- 5 gbaking powder
- 1 gsalt(finely ground)
- 120 mlmilk
- 2eggs
- 200 ggranulated sugar(golden)
- 100 gbrown sugar(soft)
- 150 gtoffee bits
- 100 gmelted toffee(use store-bought or homemade)
- 50 gconfectioners' sugar(for dusting)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: For easy removal
- 2
Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Tip: Use a digital scale for accuracy
- 3
In a large bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Tip: Use a stand mixer or whisk for a stronger mix
- 4
Add eggs one at a time, mixing until well combined.
Tip: Beat for 30 seconds after each addition
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients, alternating with milk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Beat just until combined.
Tip: Don't overmix
- 6
Stir in brown sugar, toffee bits, and melted toffee.
Tip: Fold gently to avoid crushing toffee
- 7
Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking tray, leaving 2 inches of space between each.
Tip: Use a cookie scoop for uniformity
- 8
Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Tip: Watch for golden edges
- 9
Remove from oven and let cool on the tray for 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tip: Dust with confectioners' sugar for a pretty finish
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