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Vegan & Gluten-Free Florentines (Easy Festive Cookies)

Recipe by Evelyn Marcella Rivera

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.

  • Total Time40 minutes
  • Yield10 cookies 1x
  • DietVegan

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)

Instructions

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

Find it online: https://blesseddish.com/vegan-gluten-free-florentines-easy-festive-cookies/