Oh-So-Fancy, Yet Surprisingly Easy: Gluten-Free Florentines

7. 10. 2025

Florentines: those delicate, lacy cookies, studded with jewel-toned fruits and nuts, then dipped in rich dark chocolate. They look like they require a pastry chef’s touch, but guess what? The gluten-free version is shockingly simple!

Swapping regular flour for a touch of gluten-free alternative is all it takes.

Perfect for gifting (or, let’s be honest, hoarding), these elegant treats prove that gluten-free baking can be utterly indulgent.

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup of butter
• 1/2 cup of whipping cream
• 3/4 cup of sugar
• 2 spoons of honey
• 1/4 cup of dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup of grated coconut
• 1/2 cup of almond slices
• 1/4 cup of candied orange peel
• a little grated ginger
• 1/4 cup of rice flour
• 1 cup of high-quality baking chocolate, chopped
• pinch of salt

Method:

• Boil cream, butter, sugar, and honey, add coconut, flour, and all other ingredients except chocolate.
• Make lumps from the dough, and bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes.
• After cooling, add chocolate.

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