Serving Details
- Yields: 12-15 Florentines
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
Recipe Description
These quick and easy Florentines are perfect for a sweet treat. The combination of chocolate, nuts, and dried fruit is simply irresistible.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup golden syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
- 1/2 cup chopped mixed nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Stir in the golden syrup, flour, dried apricots, mixed nuts, and chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips
- For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- You can add other dried fruits and nuts to the mixture, such as cranberries, raisins, or pecans.
- Store the Florentines in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutritional Information (Approximate per Florentine):
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
- Sodium: 50mg
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 10g
- Protein: 2g
