Polish Florentine Cookies Recipe - Florentynki

Name: Polish Florentine Cookies Recipe - Florentynki
Ingredients: 5 ounces blanched skinless almonds, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons finely chopped candied orange peel; 3/4 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 2 tablespoons light corn syrup; 5 tablespoons butter; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 8 ounces dark chocolate candy melts

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"This recipe for Polish florentines or florentynki (flaw-rrehn-TIN-kee) is made with candied orange peel (and other candied fruits, if desired), nuts and a smear of chocolate on the bottom. It is believed the cookie was created by King Louis XIV’s master pastry chefs at the Palace of Versailles for the Medici of Florence. Many Florentine versions include oats, but I like them without. Florentynki are popular at Christmas. Here is a larger photo of Polish Florentine Cookies or Florentynki. If you're looking for other ideas, check this list of Polish Christmas cookies...."

INGREDIENTS

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5 ounces blanched skinless almonds, finely chopped

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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

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2 tablespoons finely chopped candied orange peel

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3/4 cup sugar

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2 tablespoons heavy cream

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2 tablespoons light corn syrup

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5 tablespoons butter

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1/2 teaspoon vanilla

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8 ounces dark chocolate candy melts

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