How to Make Kletskoppen: Dutch Almond Lace Cookies / Florentines

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with a similar texture.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness and moisture.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts offer similar crunch with a different flavor.

vanilla extract

🥗Healthier: vanilla bean

💰Cheaper: vanilla essence

Vanilla bean provides a more intense flavor.

Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).

Chop slivered almonds into smaller pieces.

Combine sugar, softened butter, and water using a Danish whisk until well mixed.

Add chopped almonds, pinch of salt, and cinnamon to the mixture and combine.

Add flour and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.

Scoop the dough onto a lined baking sheet, making 1 to 2 centimeter balls, leaving enough space between each ball.

Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, checking halfway and rotating the pan if necessary.

Remove from the oven when golden brown and let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens