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{{Infobox food
| name               = Florentine cookie
| image              = Florentine Lace Vegan Cookies (3754771295).jpg
| image_size         = 200
| image_alt          = A plate of lacy, golden Florentine cookies drizzled with chocolate
| caption            = Florentine cookies with chocolate drizzle
| alternative_name   = lace cookies
| type               = Cookie
| course             = Dessert
| place_of_origin    = France
| country            = France
| main_ingredient    = [[Nuts]], [[Sugar]], [[Honey]], [[Butter]]
| variations         = Chocolate-dipped, mixed nuts, candied fruit
}}
'''Florentine cookie''' is a type of [[cookie]] originating in [[Italy]] and [[France]]. It is made from nuts, sugar, honey, and butter, often with the addition of candied fruit, and is usually coated or drizzled with chocolate. The cookies are thin, crisp, and lacy in texture, which gives them the nickname "lace cookies."<ref name="allrecipes">{{Cite web |title=Florentine Lace Cookies |url=https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/282681/lace-cookies-florentine-cookies/ |access-date=2026-01-04 |website=Allrecipes}}</ref>

== History ==
Florentine cookies are believed to have originated in [[Italy]] during the Renaissance period, later becoming popular in [[France]]. The name "Florentine" refers to the city of [[Florence]], which is historically associated with fine confections and pastries. These cookies became widely known for their delicate texture and the combination of sweet and nutty flavors.<ref name="culinaryginger">{{Cite web |title=Florentine Cookies |url=https://culinaryginger.com/florentine-cookies/ |access-date=2026-01-04 |website=Culinary Ginger |date=2 December 2025 }}</ref>

== Preparation ==
To make Florentine cookies, nuts (commonly [[Almonds]] or [[Hazelnuts]]) are mixed with sugar, honey, and butter, then combined with small pieces of candied fruit. The mixture is spooned onto baking sheets and baked until golden brown. After cooling, the cookies are often coated with melted chocolate on one side or drizzled with chocolate for decoration. Their lacy texture comes from the thin spreading of the mixture during baking.<ref name="foodnetwork">{{Cite web |title=Florentines Recipe |url=https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/florentines-recipe2-1916777 |access-date=2026-01-04 |website=Food Network}}</ref>

== Variations ==
Florentine cookies can be made in multiple variations depending on the nuts, fruits, or type of chocolate used. Common variations include:

* Chocolate-dipped Florentines
* Mixed nut Florentines
* Florentines with candied orange or cherries
* Vegan or dairy-free Florentines using plant-based butter or chocolate<ref name="verybestbaking">{{Cite web |title=Milk Chocolate Florentine Cookies |url=https://www.verybestbaking.com/toll-house/recipes/milk-chocolate-florentine-cookies/ |access-date=2026-01-04 |website=Very Best Baking}}</ref>

== See also ==

* [[Cookie]]
* [[List of cookies]]
* [[Biscuit]]

== References ==
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