Vanilla Florentines

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350ºfF). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

   Tip: Optional: for easy cleanup

2. 2

   Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.

   Tip: Optional: use a whisk for a light texture

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, cream together butter and eggs. Add vanilla extract and mix well.

   Tip: Use an electric mixer for a creamy texture

4. 4

   Combine dry ingredients with the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.

   Tip: Use a gentle touch to avoid overmixing

5. 5

   Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10 minutes.

   Tip: To prevent the dough from spreading too much during baking

6. 6

   Squeeze out excess moisture from the spinach and mix with crumbled feta cheese.

   Tip: Make sure the cheese is well-crumbled for a smooth texture

7. 7

   On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 2cm thickness.

   Tip: Use a gentle touch to maintain the dough's texture

8. 8

   Cut out circles of dough using a cookie cutter.

   Tip: Leave a small border around the edges to prevent the dough from spreading

9. 9

   Top each cookie with a spoonful of spinach and feta mixture.

   Tip: Gently spread the mixture to create a uniform layer

10. 10

    Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.

    Tip: Keep an eye on the cookies during the last 5 minutes to prevent overbrowning

11. 11

    Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.

    Tip: Allow the cookies to set before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely