Lacey Chocolate Florentines Recipe

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Lacey Chocolate Florentines are a delightful French treat that combines the rich flavors of almonds, candied orange peel, and chocolate. These thin, crispy cookies are perfect for those who appreciate a sophisticated dessert with a touch of elegance. Ideal for special occasions or as a sweet indulgence, these Florentines are sure to impress your guests with their delicate texture and exquisite taste.

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Overview

These Lacey Chocolate Florentines are a quick and easy dessert option, ready in just 12 minutes. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of 30 cookies that are perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy, Nuts

Cuisine

French

Serving Size: 30

Cooking Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients

• 0.25 Cups white sugar
• 0.75 Cups heavy whipping cream
• 0.25 Cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 Cups almonds, minced
• 8 Ounces candied orange peel, minced
• 8 Ounces semisweet chocolate, melted

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, blend the white sugar and heavy whipping cream until well combined.
3. Stir in the all-purpose flour, minced almonds, and minced candied orange peel.
4. Drop the mixture by teaspoonfuls onto a heavily greased and floured cookie sheet. Use a spatula to spread each drop into thin circles.
5. Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are light brown, about 10 to 12 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool for a few minutes before removing them from the cookie sheet.
6. Melt the semisweet chocolate over low heat or in the microwave on medium for about 3 minutes.
7. Turn the cooled cookies upside down and spread the bottoms with the melted chocolate.
8. Let the cookies stand at room temperature until the chocolate is firm, at least 3 hours.
9. Store the cookies in a covered container at room temperature or refrigerate.

Enjoy your homemade Lacey Chocolate Florentines!