Description

These Vegan & Gluten-Free Florentines are delicate, crisp-edged cookies packed with crunchy nuts, chewy dried fruit, and bright citrus zest—then finished with a rich dark chocolate base. Made without dairy or gluten, they deliver all the indulgence of classic Italian Florentines with a lighter, cleaner ingredient list. Perfect for holiday cookie boxes, special diets, or elegant everyday treats, these cookies come together quickly and look bakery-level impressive.

Ingredients

Florentine Base

50 g rice syrup (or maple syrup)
30 g coconut oil
30 g oat flour (certified gluten-free if needed)
40 g pistachios, finely chopped
30 g flaked almonds, finely chopped
30 g dried cranberries, finely chopped
Zest of 1 orange
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Pinch of salt

Chocolate Base

70 g dark chocolate (dairy-free, melted)

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) or 320°F (160°C fan). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Melt the Binder
In a small saucepan over medium heat, gently warm rice syrup and coconut oil until melted and lightly bubbling. Remove from heat.
Mix the Florentine Base
Stir in oat flour, pistachios, almonds, cranberries, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt until evenly coated.
Scoop & Shape
Scoop small portions onto the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with a spoon.
Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden brown. Watch closely to avoid burning.
Shape While Warm
While hot, gently round the edges with a spoon or cookie cutter. Let cool completely on the tray.
Add Chocolate
Flip cookies over and spread melted dark chocolate on the base. Create wavy lines with a fork. Chill 10 minutes until set.

Notes

Finely chopped nuts are essential for structure
Do not move cookies while warm—they firm up as they cool
Store in an airtight container up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert / Cookies
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 145 kcal
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 35 mg
Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 3 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg