For an extra touch, sprinkle the melted chocolate with chopped nuts or sea salt before it sets. Store the finished cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Feel free to experiment with different types of nuts, such as pecans, walnuts, or hazelnuts. Dark chocolate or white chocolate can be used instead of semisweet chocolate. Ensure your oven is properly preheated for even baking.
Florentine Cookies
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PREP TIME50 mins
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COOK TIME1 hrs
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TOTAL TIME2 hrs 20 mins
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SERVING18 People
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VIEWS81
Delicate and beautiful, these Florentine lace cookies are surprisingly simple to create. Their intricate, almost translucent appearance belies a rich, nutty flavor, making them a stunning addition to any dessert spread or a thoughtful homemade gift.
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate22 g
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Cholesterol14 mg
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Fiber2 g
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Protein3 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium13 mg
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Sugar18 g
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Fat14 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
StepPreheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with a silicone liner (such as Silpat®). (5 minutes)
02
StepFinely chop the almonds in a food processor until they resemble coarse crumbs. Be careful not to over-process them into a paste. Alternatively, chop by hand. (5-10 minutes)
03
StepIn a saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, brown sugar, and honey. Stir until melted and dissolved. Bring to a gentle boil, then remove from the heat. (5 minutes)
04
StepWhisk in the vanilla extract, salt, and flour until the mixture is smooth. Stir in the chopped almonds until well combined. (2 minutes)
05
StepDrop rounded spoonfuls of batter (about 2 teaspoons or 15 grams each) onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly. Gently shape the cookies, ensuring they are uniformly sized. (5 minutes)
06
StepBake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through, until the cookies are golden brown and slightly darker around the edges.
07
StepRemove from the oven and slide the silicone liner with the cookies onto a countertop. Let cool until crisp, about 3 to 5 minutes, before gently peeling the cookies off the liner. Repeat with remaining batter. (5-10 minutes)
08
StepSpread melted chocolate over the flat side of half the cookies. Top with the remaining cookies, flat-side down, to create sandwiches. Gently press to seal. (10 minutes)
09
StepLet the assembled cookies sit until the chocolate has firmed up, about 30 minutes.
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Romaine Parisian
Apr 14, 2025A little too sweet for my taste, I'll reduce the sugar next time.
Summer Kautzer
Mar 27, 2025The recipe was easy to follow, and the cookies turned out perfectly.
Norene Gislason
Mar 27, 2025I love that these keep well, I made them a week ahead of my party.
Lizzie Skiles
Jan 19, 2025These cookies are so delicate and beautiful! Perfect for a holiday treat.
Antwon Kshlerin
Nov 5, 2024I had trouble with the cookies sticking to the silicone liner. Any suggestions?
Jamey Sauer
Oct 22, 2024These are so much easier to make than I thought they would be!
Jeff Medhurst
Sep 22, 2024I substituted pecans for almonds and they were amazing!
Caitlyn Armstrongblick
Sep 11, 2024The sea salt on top is a MUST! It really elevates the flavor.