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Polish Florentine Cookies (Florentynki)

This recipe for Polish florentines or florentynki (floh-rrehn-TIN-kee) is made with candied orange peel (and other candied fruits, if desired), nuts and a smear of chocolate on the bottom.

INGREDIENTS

5 ounces almonds (blanched, skinless, finely chopped)
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
3/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons finely chopped candied orange peel or zest
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
5 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment or a non-stick mat.
In a bowl, stir together the finely chopped almonds, the all-purpose flour and the candied orange peel or zest