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A Florentine is a type of baked confection consisting of a base of caramel, nuts, and candied fruit. While the name references Florence, Italy, the cookie is generally believed to have French origins. Traditional recipes use sliced almonds, candied orange or citrus peel, and a sweet syrup or honey base that is baked until crisp. After baking, the bottom of the cookie is commonly coated with a layer of melted chocolate, typically dark or milk, which provides a contrasting texture to the chewy, crunchy fruit and nut mixture.

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What is a Florentine cookie made from?

A traditional Florentine uses caramelized sugar, sliced almonds, and candied orange or other citrus peel. The mixture is baked into a thin, crisp, often slightly chewy confection.

Why is it called a Florentine if it is French?

The name refers to Florence, Italy, but the cookie is generally believed to have French origins. Its name and its commonly described culinary origin therefore do not point to the same country.

Does a Florentine cookie contain chocolate?

Many Florentines have chocolate spread or dipped across the underside, but chocolate is not essential to the caramel, nut, and candied-fruit base. Recipes vary in whether they use dark, milk, or no chocolate.

Is a Florentine more like a biscuit or brittle?

It is a baked confection with a caramelized texture, so it can be crisp at the edges and chewy in the center. The almonds and candied citrus distinguish it from plain brittle or a standard shortbread biscuit.

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