Cafe Florentines Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• STEP 2.In a mixing bowl, combine the almonds, hazelnuts, dried cranberries, and flour.
• STEP 3.In a saucepan, melt the butter and sugar over low heat until the sugar has dissolved.
• STEP 4.Pour the melted butter and sugar mixture over the nut and fruit mixture and stir until well combined.
• STEP 5.Drop spoonfuls of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie.
• STEP 6.Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are golden brown.
• STEP 7.Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes.
• STEP 8.Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
• STEP 9.In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and melted.
• STEP 10.Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled cookies.
• STEP 11.Allow the chocolate to set before serving or storing the Cafe Florentines.
• STEP 12.Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Cooking Tips

• You can customize the dried fruits and nuts in the recipe according to your preference.
• Make sure to leave enough space between the cookies on the baking sheet as they will spread while baking.
• If you prefer a sweeter taste, you can add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup to the butter and sugar mixture.
• For a festive touch, sprinkle some crushed candy canes or colored sprinkles on top of the melted chocolate.

Storage and Serving

• Once the chocolate has set, you can serve the Cafe Florentines as a sweet treat with a cup of coffee or tea.
• These cookies also make great gifts. Package them in a decorative box or tin for a homemade present.
• Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week to maintain their freshness and crunchiness.