Recipe

Almond, Cherry and Ginger Florentines

Almond, Cherry and Ginger Florentines

Photo by MrsWheelbarrow

Serves 5 dozen

  1. Bring butter, cream, sugar and salt just to a boil in a small saucepan.

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  2. Toss almonds, ginger, cherries, raisins and flour until combined.

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  3. Add the cream/butter mixture to the nuts and fruit and mix to blend. Chill overnight.

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  4. Stir well, then portion out the cookies, about 1 Tbls each, forming and pressing each portion into a flat round. Place on parchment lined sheet pans about an inch apart.

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  5. Bake for 12 minutes, until golden and bubbly.

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  6. Cool completely, then peel from parchment. Store between layers of wax paper. Will keep for about a week.

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  7. *Note - you want no more than 1 c of dried fruit, and can substitute apricots, currant, blueberries, mango, etc.

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7 Comments on Almond, Cherry and Ginger Florentines

Img_1045_2 Reply

I was just alerted to the omission of the oven temperature. So so sorry! Preheat oven to 325°.

Img_1177_2 Reply

looks delicious!

Img_1045_2 Reply

I hope you try the recipe. It's one of my most requested cookies.

Dsc_0019_2 Reply

Ginger - perfect!

Img_1045_2 Reply

Thanks, Kelsey. You'll like them - they can *definitely* be made during naptime!

Teresa_food52 Reply

Looks delicious and a great combination of flavours. The ginger must give it an exquisite taste. Thank you for sharing the recipe.

Winnie100 Reply

Sounds wonderful!

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