Florentines

Vegetarian
Health score
15%
Florentines
595 min.
5
618kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with the delightful treat of Florentines, a classic dessert that beautifully combines rich flavors and textures. These delectable cookies are not only vegetarian but also a perfect way to impress your friends and family with your baking skills. With a preparation time of just under 10 hours, the wait is well worth it as the end result is a heavenly bite of chocolate-covered goodness.

Florentines are a unique blend of candied orange peel, slivered almonds, and a hint of sweetness, all enveloped in a luscious layer of melted sweet baking chocolate. The contrast between the crunchy texture of the almonds and the smoothness of the chocolate creates a delightful experience for your taste buds. Each bite is a celebration of flavors that transports you to a quaint European café, making them an ideal dessert for special occasions or simply to enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding. The process of creating these cookies is not only enjoyable but also allows you to unleash your creativity. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a batch of Florentines that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this exquisite dessert that is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection!

Ingredients

  • ounces baker's chocolate sweet
  • 0.5 pound candied orange peel very finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup slivered almonds 
  • 0.3 cup sugar 
  • 0.8 cup whipping cream (heavy)

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • knife
  • wire rack
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. Generously grease and flour cookie sheet.
  2. Stir whipping cream and sugar together until well blended. Stir in almonds, orange peel and flour. Dough will be very thin.
  3. Drop by scant teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet. Flatten with knife or spatula.
  4. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or just until cookies brown lightly around edges. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheet. Cool on wire rack.
  5. Melt chocolate bars over low heat. Turn cookies over; spread with chocolate. Allow to dry 8 hours at room temperature or until chocolate becomes firm. Store in covered container or in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories618kcal
Protein5.73%
Fat54.52%
Carbs39.75%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.02
Glycemic Load
10.53
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
21.583478199399%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.27mg
Catechin
29.32mg
Epigallocatechin
0.28mg
Epicatechin
64.4mg
Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
0.29mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:618.47kcal
30.92%
Fat:42.13g
64.81%
Saturated Fat:23.31g
145.69%
Carbohydrates:69.12g
23.04%
Net Carbohydrates:59.35g
21.58%
Sugar:48.53g
53.92%
Cholesterol:40.34mg
13.45%
Sodium:65.31mg
2.84%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Caffeine:36.29mg
12.1%
Protein:9.95g
19.91%
Manganese:2.23mg
111.53%
Copper:1.6mg
80.22%
Iron:8.7mg
48.34%
Magnesium:183.17mg
45.79%
Fiber:9.77g
39.1%
Zinc:4.86mg
32.39%
Phosphorus:263.11mg
26.31%
Vitamin E:3.3mg
21.98%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.79%
Potassium:521.85mg
14.91%
Selenium:7.64µg
10.91%
Calcium:107.63mg
10.76%
Vitamin A:533.52IU
10.67%
Vitamin B1:0.14mg
9.67%
Folate:30.32µg
7.58%
Vitamin B3:1.4mg
6.99%
Vitamin K:5.7µg
5.43%
Vitamin D:0.57µg
3.81%
Vitamin B5:0.25mg
2.45%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
2.11%