🍪 Florentine Cookies – Crispy, Elegant & Naturally Gluten-Free
Crispy, caramelized Florentine cookies made with almonds, cashews, berries, and honey. This easy no-flour recipe is perfect for holidays or afternoon tea.
🧁 What Are Florentine Cookies?
Florentine cookies are lace-thin, crisp caramel treats made with sugar, butter, honey, and cream, then loaded with roasted nuts and dried fruit. As they bake, the mixture spreads and bubbles, creating a golden, delicate texture that’s simply irresistible.
Although Italian in origin, these cookies are now beloved across the globe. Because they’re made without flour or eggs, Florentines are naturally gluten-free—and full of flavor.
🍯 Florentine Cookie Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Grained Sugar | 83 g |
| Honey | 60 g |
| Unsalted Butter | 37 g |
| Fresh Cream | 57 g |
| Almond Flakes | 30 g |
| Cashew Nuts (broken) | 30 g |
| Mixed Berries (optional) | 15 g |
| Vanilla Sweet Paste | as required |
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Method
- First, combine sugar, honey, and butter in a nonstick pan over low heat. Stir gently as the mixture melts.
- Then, add the cream and continue stirring until slightly thickened.
- After that, remove the pan from heat and stir in the almond flakes, cashews, and berries.
- Next, place small spoonfuls of the mixture on a lined baking tray. Be sure to leave space as they spread.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 170°C (340°F) for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling.
- Once baked, let the cookies cool on the tray before moving. Optionally, dip one side in melted dark chocolate for a fancy finish.
💡 Tips for Perfect Florentines
- To avoid burning, keep a close eye during baking.
- Use a silicone mat or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Want added crunch? Toast the nuts slightly before mixing.
- For even more indulgence, drizzle white or milk chocolate on top.
🔗 Related Recipe (Internal Link)
Love baking with nutty doughs? Try this Vanilla Sweet Paste Dough Recipe, perfect for tarts and cut-out cookies.
🌐 Learn More (External Link)
Curious about where these cookies came from? Read more about Florentine Biscuits on Wikipedia.
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