Florentines

Ingredients

120g Butter
3/4 cup CSR White Sugar
2 Tablespoons Honey
2 Tablespoons Cream
2 Cups of Flaked Almonds
1/3 cup Mixed Peel
2 Tablespoons Plain Flour
2 Tablespoons Glace Cherries finely chopped
250g Cooking Chocolate

Method

1. Line a baking tray and sprinkle with Baking Powder. Place Butter, CSR White Sugar, honey and cream in a saucepan and cook, stirring continuously until the mixture turns a light caramel colour.
2. Add Almonds, Peel, Flour and Cherries and continue cooking until the mixture leaves the sides of the pan.
3. Place 4 - 6 teaspoons of the mixture on the prepared paper and bake for 2 - 3 minutes or until well browned.
4. Place Florentines on cake rack ( you may reshape them once cooked using a round cutter). Continue cooking in
   batches until mixture is finished.
5. Pre - heat oven to 160 degrees Celsius
6. Melt Chocolate over low heat, stirring continuously until melted.
7. Using a knife or small spatula, spread a little chocolate on the underside of the Florentine and make a pattern with a fork. Cool before storing in an airtight container.
   
   
   

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Serves: 25 - 30 Biscuits