FLORENTINE COOKIE BARS
Celebrate the season with these rich, chewy holiday treats. Get the whole family involved in decorating them. - Carole Sepstead, Grafton, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 8 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Gradually add flour and mix well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle., Roll dough into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cream, butter and honey. Cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 246° (firm-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in the almonds, cherries and currants. Spread evenly into crust., Bake for 18-22 minutes or just until filling is set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate overnight., Remove florentine from pan. With a sharp knife, trim edges of crust; discard the trim. Cut lengthwise into six strips; cut each strip into 16 triangles., In a microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip the short side of each triangle into candy coating; place on waxed paper. Drizzle with additional candy coating. Let stand until set. Cover and store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Logan Holloran
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The cookie bars were a hit with my family and friends.
Opeyemi Ayinde
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cookie bars turned out a complete mess. I'm very disappointed.
k1ts0une
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow, but the cookie bars didn't turn out as expected. They were too dry and crumbly.
Ahmed Fayyaz504
[email protected]These cookie bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Pahadi Gaming
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed these cookie bars. The chocolate ganache on top was the perfect touch.
Dennis Akatu
[email protected]These cookie bars are a great way to use up leftover coconut and nuts.
Stephanie Topp
[email protected]I made these cookie bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes. Everyone loved them!
Akisha Smith
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like the combination of coconut and chocolate, but I was pleasantly surprised. These cookie bars are really good!
Haroon Sohaib
[email protected]These cookie bars are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.
Monday Yahaya
[email protected]I've made these cookie bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of chewy, crunchy, and chocolatey.
Aakashanita Karki
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the cookie bars turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Shahyar Khan
[email protected]These cookie bars are so delicious and addictive! I can't stop eating them.
Antaz Ali
[email protected]I love how easy these cookie bars are to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so they're perfect for a last-minute dessert.
Azgar Ali
[email protected]These were a hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. I'll definitely be making them again.
Rich Franklin
[email protected]OMG, these cookie bars are amazing! The coconut and nuts give them such a unique and delicious flavor. I'm definitely adding this recipe to my favorites.
Justin Masud
[email protected]These Florentine cookie bars were easy to make and turned out beautifully. I used a mix of chopped walnuts and pecans, and they added a nice crunchy texture to the bars. The chocolate ganache on top was the perfect finishing touch.
Phenyo Entle
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of coconut, but these cookie bars changed my mind! The coconut added a lovely chewy texture and sweetness to the bars, and it balanced out the richness of the chocolate perfectly. Will definitely be making these again!
surttuma Surttuma
[email protected]These Florentine cookie bars were a delightful treat! The combination of chewy coconut, crunchy nuts, and rich chocolate was simply irresistible. I especially loved the hint of orange zest, which added a refreshing citrus note to the overall flavor.