Description
Delicate, crisp, and laced with golden almonds, these almond florentine cookies are a luxurious European holiday treat. Drizzled or dipped in dark chocolate and flavored with honey and vanilla, each cookie is a shatteringly thin masterpiece—perfect for gifting or savoring with espresso. Easy to make and irresistibly elegant, this recipe brings bakery-level beauty to your home kitchen.
Ingredients
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1 cup thin sliced almonds
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2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup unsalted butter
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1/2 cup granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons honey
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2 tablespoons heavy cream
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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3.5 oz dark or semi-sweet chocolate (for dipping)
Instructions
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Prep Oven & Pans: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
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Make the Caramel Base: In a saucepan, melt butter. Stir in sugar, honey, cream, and salt. Simmer 1 minute.
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Mix in Dry Ingredients: Remove from heat. Stir in flour, vanilla, and sliced almonds until evenly coated.
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Scoop & Shape: Drop 1 teaspoon of mixture onto baking sheets, spaced 3 inches apart. Flatten gently.
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Bake: Bake 7–9 minutes until golden and bubbling. Cool 5 minutes on sheet, then transfer to rack.
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Chocolate Dip: Melt chocolate. Dip flat side of each cooled cookie or drizzle over tops. Let set.
✨ Optional Twists
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Add orange zest for a citrusy finish.
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Mix in chopped pistachios for color and crunch.
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Sprinkle dipped edges with flaky sea salt or edible gold.
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Notes
Use thin sliced almonds only for perfect texture.
Let the sugar bubble just until golden—don’t overcook.
Cool completely before adding chocolate.
Quality chocolate = bakery-worthy finish.
Use parchment or silicone to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: cookies
- Method: Stovetop + Baking
- Cuisine: European (Italian-French)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 20 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg
Keywords: almond florentine cookies recipe, chocolate florentines, holiday cookies