Almond Florentines

• melted butter2 ст. л. tbsp

  plus a little extra for greasing

• egg whites↗2
• powdered sugar↗100 г g
• plain flour↗2 ст. л. tbsp
• toasted almond slices↗300 г g

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 160 °C (140 °C with convection, gas mark 3).

2. 2

   Line two baking trays with parchment paper and grease them with butter.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, combine the melted butter, egg whites, powdered sugar, and flour until smooth.

4. 4

   Add the toasted almond slices and stir quickly so the nuts are evenly distributed.

5. 5

   Using damp fingers or the back of a spoon, smooth the dough portions, forming 16 cookies on each tray.

6. 6

   Bake for 15–18 minutes, until the edges turn golden‑brown.

7. 7

   Remove from the oven, let cool on a wire rack, then store in an airtight container for 2–3 days, placing parchment sheets between the pieces to keep them from sticking.