Even though the name sounds wholly Italian, these cookies most likely originated in French kitchens, with the name simply a nod to the Tuscan city. As beautiful as they are tasty, don’t be intimidated by the Florentine; they are a snap to make. Be sure to leave extra space in between each cookie, as they spread! Aim for about six per standard-size cookie sheet. Gluten-free, vegan, soy-free, corn-free, bean-free
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The book is very expansive with Chapters on stocking the Sweet pantry, Basics, Killer Cakes and toppings, Cookies and Bars, Luscious Pieas, pastries, Tarts, cheesecakes, Fabulous Frozen Treats, Pudding, Custards, jellies, Chocolate and Dandy Candies.
And also a big chapter on Refined Sugar free Treats that includes cookies, cheesecakes, raw, fruity treats, snack bars, Shakes and classic sweets.
Even though the book is gluten-free, there are so many basics in there that are going to help me with a better holiday sweet collection next season and whip up amazing Ice creams this summer! The refined sugar free section has great options for everyday snacking. This book is not just about gluten-free flours and baking. This book has sweets to cover all seasons.
A dark and delicious Devil’s food cake below. gf+v Tiramisu on the cover above!
No Bake Cheesecake
Mini Maple donuts! these 3 photos from Allysson Kramer.
As I was browsing the book, I came upon Florentines and remembered how much hubbs loved lacey cookies, so off I went to whip these up in 10 minutes! I added fresh orange zest to the cookie mixture before baking. Perfect! Thank you for sending me a review copy Allyson. This is one gorgeous and comprehensive cookbook!
Dress the florentines up in chocolate for a perfect valentines day.
Recipe published with permission from Allyson Kramer from Sweet Eats for All
Recipe Card
Florentines Recipe
Ingredients
- 11/4 cups (393.25 g) sliced almonds
- 1/4 cup (39.5 g) superfine brown rice flour I used white rice flour
- 1/3 cup (66.67 g) sugar
- 4 tablespoons nondairy margarine
- 1/4 cup (55 ml) agave
- 1/4 teaspoon (0.25 teaspoon) salt
- 1/3 cup (58.33 g) nondairy chocolate melted
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped Candied Orange Peels or orange zest
Instructions
- • Preheat oven to 350°F / 1780ºc.
- • In a medium bowl, combine the almonds and the brown rice flour. In a small saucepan, mix together the sugar, margarine, agave, and salt and bring to a boil, stirring often. Remove immediately from heat and stir mixture into the almond mixture. Mix until totally combined and drop by heaping table- spoons onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet, about 3 inches apart. Using a lightly greased fork, press down cookies into a flat circle, so that the almonds are in a single layer.
- • Bake 5 minutes, rotate the cookie sheet and bake 4 to 5 minutes more, until the edges of the cookies are golden brown. Let cool completely and then drizzle with melted chocolate and sprinkle with orange peel. Let chocolate firm up before serving. Store in airtight container up to 1 week.
Notes
Nutrition
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Cheryl
I would love to try these, any suggestions for a substitute for the butter? Maybe almond or cashew butter?
Vegan Richa Support
I have not tried substituting nut butter for margarine. You can certainly try either butter, but note that the flavor and texture will likely be quite different.
Liliana Rodrigues
Is this recipe correct? I’ve followed it correctly and mine just look like a bunch of almonds, they don’t look anything like the picture.
Vegan Richa Support
Hi Liliana! Yes, if you follow the recipe closely they should turn out right. I have not heard any issues but please write back if you try the recipe again and still have problems.
Ashlae
These florentines look awesome, Richa! I have a really old recipe that uses vegan butter but I’ve been wanting to try a version without the overly processed stuff.. so happy you shared this recipe.
melissa k.`
This book sounds great! I would love to see a good vegan pana cotta recipe, and also a vegan gluten-free mexican bread pudding!
The Peace Patch
Any type of choux pastry. 🙂
Jessica
Current favorite treat are date balls…specifically ones made with chocolate and peanut butter 🙂
Carolsue
Can Red Velvet cake be made vegan?
Kim L
gf tiramasu or key lime cake that isn’t dense!
Nicollette D
I would sure love to try all of the recipes in this book. I’d love if someone invented a vegan carrot cake/cheezecake combo for me.
Nataliya M
My favorite treat that luckily is vegan and gluten free, is blueberry cheesecake!
Yoojin Lee
super fudgey brownies please! 🙂