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Florentines

A crunchy, chewy delight bursting with rich flavors of nuts and sweetness of dried fruits, all drizzled with luscious chocolate.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 pieces
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 cup chopped dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup candied orange peel finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chopped

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Double boiler or microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Spread the slivered almonds on the baking sheet and toast them in the oven for about 5 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the toasted almonds, chopped dried apricots, candied orange peel, shredded coconut, sugar, honey, and butter. Stir until well mixed.
  4. Drop small mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each mound.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes until the edges are golden brown.
  6. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the Florentines cool for 5 minutes.
  7. Melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler or microwave until smooth.
  8. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled Florentines.

Notes

Allow the chocolate to set completely before storing them to avoid a mess.