Latin Lace Florentines Recipe

Discover the secret ingredient in these irresistible Latin Lace Florentines! A treasured holiday recipe passed down (and thankfully found!), these delicate cookies boast a delightful hint of chili powder (shhh…it's our little secret!), perfectly complementing the rich bittersweet chocolate and crunchy almonds. This recipe, originally found on a butter package (yes, really!), uses real butter for that extra special melt-in-your-mouth texture. For the best flavor, use bittersweet chocolate with at least 60% cocoa solids. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this keeper of a recipe!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 29 mins
Calories 828.7 kcal
Protein 26g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Latin Lace Florentines

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How to Make Latin Lace Florentines

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) with oven rack in the middle.
  2. Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or generously buttered heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together: 2 cups rolled oats, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  4. Stir in 1 cup slivered almonds.
  5. Add 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 1/4 cup light corn syrup; and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  6. Stir until thoroughly combined.
  7. Scoop heaping teaspoons of batter onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving at least 3 inches between each cookie (about 6 cookies per sheet).
  8. Bake one sheet at a time for 7-9 minutes, or until cookies are flat and lightly browned around the edges.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for several minutes, until firm enough to transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Once all cookies are baked, melt 8 ounces of bittersweet chocolate (at least 60% cocoa solids) in a double boiler or a heat-safe bowl set over a pan of simmering water.
  11. Once melted, use a small spoon or spatula to drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled cookies.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

19 g

Sugar

181g

Fat

104g

Carbs

30g