Pistachio Almond Florentines – Delicate Nutty Lace Cookies
Pistachio Almond Florentines are delicate lace cookies with a buttery caramel base, filled with toasted nuts and citrusy brightness, perfect for elegant gifting or everyday indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 20 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter: 6 tablespoons
- Granulated Sugar: 1/3 cup
- Light Corn Syrup: 2 tablespoons
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 tablespoons
- Orange Zest: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Sliced Almonds: 3/4 cup
- Chopped Pistachios: 1/2 cup
- Vanilla Extract: 1/2 teaspoon
- Optional Dark Chocolate: 4 ounces, melted
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: In a small saucepan, melt butter, sugar, and corn syrup over medium heat until the mixture begins to bubble. Remove from heat.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Stir in flour, orange zest, salt, vanilla, almonds, and pistachios until well combined.
- Assemble the Dish: Drop teaspoon-sized amounts of batter onto prepared baking sheets, spacing at least 3 inches apart.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake 6–8 minutes or until golden brown and lacy at the edges. Keep a close eye, they brown quickly.
- Finishing Touches: Allow cookies to cool completely before removing from sheet. If desired, dip half of each in melted dark chocolate.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate them with a warm drink or gift them in a clear tin.
Notes
- Chop nuts finely for even texture.
- Use parchment or silicone to prevent sticking.
- Let cookies cool fully before removing from the tray.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg