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Florentines

You'll go a little nutty for these festive treats.
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This Italian pastry is a perfect accompaniment to a hot cup of coffee. Rich in nuts, dried fruit and dark chocolate, itโ€™s impossible to stick to only one.

They also make the ideal edible gift.

HOW TO GREASE AND LINE A BAKING TRAY
HOW TO GREASE AND LINE A BAKING TRAY
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Ingredients

Method

1.Preheat oven to 180ยฐC (160ยฐC fan-forced). Grease two oven trays; line with baking paper.
2.Combine sultanas, corn flakes, peanuts, cherries and condensed milk in a large bowl.
3.Drop rounded tablespoons of mixture, about 5cm (2 inches) apart, on oven trays.
4.Bake about 5 minutes; cool on trays.
5.Melt chocolate in a small heatproof bowl over a small saucepan of simmering water (donโ€™t allow water to touch base of bowl). Spread cooled florentine bases with chocolate; allow to set at room temperature.

For a more decorative effect, use a fork to make wavy lines.

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