Katlyn Moncada . What Is a Florentine Biscuit (or Cookie)? Florentine cookies are thin, crispy cookies made from a base of nuts (usually almonds or hazelnuts), fruits such as cherries and citrus ...

Spread a little melted chocolate over the flat base of each Florentine and leave to cool slightly before marking a zigzag in the chocolate with a fork. 8. Leave to set, chocolate side up on a ...

Remove from the heat and whisk in the flour, then stir in the cherries and almonds. Set aside to cool and firm up a little. Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4 and line a baking sheet with parchment.

You will need: Three baking trays. Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan 160°C/gas 4. Line three baking trays with baking paper. Put butter, sugar and syrup into a small pan and heat gently until butter ...