Ingredients
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Creating the perfect Almond Honey Florentines requires a simple yet effective list of ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 cup almonds, chopped: Almonds offer a nutty flavor and crunchy texture.
- 1/2 cup honey: Honey adds natural sweetness and stickiness.
- 1/4 cup sugar: Sugar enhances the sweetness and helps in caramelization.
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted: Butter provides richness and binds the ingredients.
- 1/2 cup rolled oats: Oats contribute to texture and health benefits.
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract: Vanilla adds depth of flavor.
- 1/4 tsp salt: Salt balances the sweetness.
- Optional: 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free if desired): Chocolate adds a luxurious finish.
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create your own Almond Honey Florentines:
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. This ensures even baking and prevents sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the chopped almonds, honey, sugar, melted butter, oats, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until all ingredients are well mixed, forming a sticky mixture.
- Prepare Baking Sheet: Spoon tablespoon-sized mounds of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes or until the Florentines are golden brown. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-baking.
- Cool: Allow the Florentines to cool completely on the baking sheet. This will help them firm up and achieve their signature crunch.
- Add Chocolate (Optional): If you’re using chocolate, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled Florentines for an extra touch of decadence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g