Vanilla Florentines
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Vanilla Florentines are delicious baked treats that combine butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla extract with spinach and feta cheese for a savoury twist. Ready to prepare in just 20 minutes with a cooking time of 25 minutes, these florentines are perfect for anyone seeking something a little different. Simple ingredients and straightforward preparation make them suitable for bakers of all skill levels.
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Ingredients
- 250 gflour
- 150 gbutter
- 100 gramssugar
- 2eggs
- 1 mLvanilla extract
- 100 gspinach(fresh)
- 50 gfeta cheese(crumbly)
- 1 pinchsalt
- 2 pinchbaking powder
- 20 mLmilk
- 200 gall-purpose flour
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350ºfF). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Tip: Optional: for easy cleanup
- 2
Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
Tip: Optional: use a whisk for a light texture
- 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
Combine dry ingredients with the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
Tip: Use a gentle touch to avoid overmixing
- 5
Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
Tip: To prevent the dough from spreading too much during baking
- 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
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 2cm thickness.
Tip: Use a gentle touch to maintain the dough's texture
- 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
Top each cookie with a spoonful of spinach and feta mixture.
Tip: Gently spread the mixture to create a uniform layer
- 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
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
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