Orange Cranberry Florentines

Orange Cranberry Florentines combine elegance with a burst of flavor. These delightful sweets offer a refreshing twist on the traditional taste by marrying the sweetness of oranges with the tartness of cranberries. Surprise your friends and family with these thin and crispy almond lace treats.

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Orange Cranberry Florentines

Servings: 24 Cookies

Author: Rose Thicket Farms

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups almonds blanched and chopped
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 3 Tbs gluten-free flour
• 1 tsp orange zest
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 Tbs cream
• 2 Tbs honey
• 5 Tbs butter cut into slices
• 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 3 tsp vegetable shortening

Instructions

• Bring a small sauce pan of water to boil, add almonds and cook for about 1 minute. Strain and rinse the almonds in cold water. Lay out on a kitchen towel and rub skins off of the almonds. Discard the skins.
• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• Add almonds to a food processor and pulse until roughly chopped.
• In a bowl, mix together chopped almonds, cranberries, orange zest, salt, and gluten-free flour.
• In a small sauce pan, add sugar, cream, honey, and butter. Cook over medium heat until the mixture begins to boil and sugar is dissolved. Stirring frequently. Cook for about 1 minute more.
• Remove from heat and add dry ingredients stirring to combine. Allow to cool enough to handle.
• Measure out the dough in teaspoon size portions and place on a baking sheet. Allow about 6 inches in between each. Press the dough down.
  
• Bake for 12-14 minutes until golden.
• Cool on the baking sheet for about 5-6 minutes until firm. Transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
• Continue cooking in batches until all of the dough has been used.
• Place two sheets of wax paper on hour work surface.
• In a microwave safe bowl, heat chocolate chips and shortening for 30-60 seconds until melted. When the chips are almost completely melted, use a spatula to stir the chocolate until smooth.
• Coat the back of each cookie with the chocolate. Use a fork to make a zig-zag pattern in the chocolate.
• Place the cookie chocolate side up on the wax paper and allow to cool completely.
• Once the chocolate has set, serve.

Notes

Be sure to read labels for gluten-free.

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With the unique combination of textures and flavors, this treat offers a refined indulgence that’s perfect for any occasion. Please comment and share a picture of your success here with me. Connect with me on social media for more inspiration. If you are looking for another delicious recipe, check out my French Cottage Pie recipe here