Toffee Florentines
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Crunchy, buttery florentines filled with a rich toffee centre, perfect for snacking.
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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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