1. In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, egg white, honey, melted butter, and grated orange zest. 2. Add the sliced almonds and stir until everything is evenly mixed.
*Step 2 – Bake the cookies*
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). 2. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and drop it onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat with the remaining mixture, spacing the cookies about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart. 3. Bake one baking sheet at a time for about 20-30min minutes or until the edges are golden brown. 4. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool completely.
*Step 3 – Coat the cookies with chocolate*
1. Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave or a double boiler. 2. Spoon about 1/2 tablespoon of melted chocolate onto the bottom of each cookie and spread it evenly. 3. Place the bottom of the cookie down on a sheet of parchment paper and let the chocolate set for about 30 minutes. 4. Once the chocolate has hardened, the cookies are ready to serve and enjoy!
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**Ingredients** (Imperial / Metric Weights)
* 3 tablespoons Powdered Sugar (20 grams)
* 1 large egg white (30 grams)
* 2 tablespoons (40 grams) Honey
* 1 tablespoon melted butter
* 1 teaspoon grated Orange zest
* 2 cups (170 grams) sliced almonds
* 1/2 cup (80 grams) dark chocolate
**Here is the video recipe :** [**Chocolate Florentine Cookies**](https://youtu.be/KW51-tuI6pw)
**Instructions**:
*Step 1 – Make the cookie mixture*
1. In a mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, egg white, honey, melted butter, and grated orange zest.
2. Add the sliced almonds and stir until everything is evenly mixed.
*Step 2 – Bake the cookies*
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
2. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and drop it onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat with the remaining mixture, spacing the cookies about 1 inch (2.5 cm) apart.
3. Bake one baking sheet at a time for about 20-30min minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
4. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool completely.
*Step 3 – Coat the cookies with chocolate*
1. Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave or a double boiler.
2. Spoon about 1/2 tablespoon of melted chocolate onto the bottom of each cookie and spread it evenly.
3. Place the bottom of the cookie down on a sheet of parchment paper and let the chocolate set for about 30 minutes.
4. Once the chocolate has hardened, the cookies are ready to serve and enjoy!