Apricot Florentines
Ingredients :
60 gm butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tbl flour, plain
1/2 cup almonds, slivered
1/4 cup dried apricots
125 gm dark chocolate
Method :
* Finely chop the dry apricots.
* Cream butter and sugar in a bowl until just combined, stir in sifted flour then almonds and apricots.
* Drop 1/2 teaspoons of mixture onto greased oven trays; allow room for spreading. It is best to bake about six at a time. Bake in a moderate oven for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven, loosen with spatula then push each florentine into a round shape while still hot. Lift florentines onto a wire rack to cool.
* Melt the dark chocolate.
* Spread chocolate on flat side of each florentine and run a fork through chocolate to give a decorative effect. Allow chocolate to set.
* Store in airtight container in refrigerator.
* Makes about 40.
* Great with after dinner coffee.