Italian Florentine Cookies
Delightful cookies blending crispy textures with rich flavors, featuring nuts and dried fruits wrapped in a buttery base.
Ingredients
Nut and Fruit Base
- 1 cup sliced almonds Use fresh almonds for best flavor.
- 1 cup chopped mixed nuts (hazelnuts, walnuts, or pecans) Choose a mix of your favorite nuts.
- 1 cup dried fruits (cranberries, apricots, or cherries) Make sure fruits are chopped small if large.
- 1 cup all-purpose flour Can be substituted with gluten-free flour.
Sugary Mixture
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter Melt before mixing.
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla for best results.
Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Melt for dipping or drizzling.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar, corn syrup, and butter. Heat over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture reaches a gentle boil.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mix the sliced almonds, chopped nuts, dried fruits, and flour together until well combined.
- Pour the cooled sugar mixture into the nut and fruit mixture, stirring until everything is evenly coated.
- Using a tablespoon, drop mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between them to allow for spreading.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 12-15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once completely cooled, melt the semisweet chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler. Dip the bottom of each cookie into the chocolate or drizzle it over the top.
- Allow the chocolate to set before serving or storing.
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Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain crunch. Can freeze for up to three months. For festive variations, use colored nuts and fruits during holidays.