Ingredients for Austrian Florentines Echte Florentiner
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 1/4 cups cake flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup blanched slivered almonds
- 1/4 cup finely chopped candied orange peel
- 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
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How to Make Austrian Florentines Echte Florentiner
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- **Make the Chocolate Glaze:** In a heatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water (double boiler), melt the 8 ounces of chopped bittersweet chocolate and 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir until smooth and glossy. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- **Make the Cookies:** In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the honey, corn syrup, and heavy cream, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three additions, mixing until just combined after each addition.
- Stir in the sliced almonds and candied orange peel.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving 3 inches between each cookie.
- Using the back of a spoon or spatula, gently flatten each cookie into a 2-inch round.
- Bake for 7-8 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2-3 minutes before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once the cookies are completely cool, spread about 1 1/2 teaspoons of the chocolate glaze onto the bottom of each cookie.
- While the chocolate is still slightly soft, use a toothpick or knife to create wavy lines in the glaze.
- Let the chocolate glaze set completely before serving. Enjoy your delicious Austrian Florentines!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
28 g
Sugar
476g
Fat
183g
Carbs
62g
