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Florentines Sandwich Cookies Recipe

Indulge in the exquisite taste of these easy-to-make Florentines Sandwich Cookies! A perfect Christmas treat, featuring delicate, lacy cookies sandwiched with rich, decadent chocolate. This recipe, courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis and the Food Network, is sure to become a holiday favorite. Get ready to impress your friends and family with these elegant and delicious cookies!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 104.3 kcal
Protein 3g
Rating 3.5 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Florentines Sandwich Cookies

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How to Make Florentines Sandwich Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Position rack in the center.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup sliced almonds, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, and 1 tablespoon lemon zest.
  4. In a heavy medium saucepan, combine 1 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1/4 cup heavy cream, and 2 tablespoons honey. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring continuously.
  6. Remove from heat.
  7. Stir in the almond mixture until well combined.
  8. Let the batter cool for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  9. Drop rounded tablespoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
  10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until cookies are lacy and golden brown.
  11. Carefully slide the parchment paper with cookies onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  12. Once cool, gently peel cookies from parchment paper.
  13. Repeat steps 9-12 with the remaining batter, using a clean sheet of parchment paper.
  14. Melt 6 ounces of high-quality semi-sweet chocolate in a double boiler or microwave until smooth.
  15. Spread melted chocolate on the bottom of one cookie. Top with another cookie, bottom-side down, and gently press to adhere.
  16. Repeat with the remaining cookies and chocolate. Let the chocolate set completely before serving and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

27g

Fat

14g

Carbs

2g

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