Florentine Cookie Bars Recipe

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Florentine Cookie Bars
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Directions:

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Gradually add flour and mix well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
  2. Roll dough into an ungreased 15-in.x10 in.x1 inches baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, cream, butter, and honey. Cook, stirring occasionally, until a candy thermometer reads 246 degrees( firm-ball stage). Remove from the heat; stir in the almonds, cherries and currants. Spread evenly into crust.
  4. Bake for 18-22 minutes or just until filling is set. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate overnight.
  5. Remove florentine from pan. With a sharp knife, trim edges of crust; discard the trim.Cut lengthwise into six strips;cut each strip into 16 triangles.
  6. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt candy coating; stir until smooth. Dip the short side of each triangle into candy coating; place on wax paper. Drizzle with additional candy coating. Let stand until set. Cover and store in the refrigerator.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 6230.28 Kcal (26085 kJ)
Calories from fat 3621.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 402.34g 619%
Cholesterol 354.59mg 118%
Sodium 203.8mg 8%
Potassium 2167.86mg 46%
Total Carbs 558.44g 186%
Sugars 367.1g 1468%
Dietary Fiber 44.55g 178%
Protein 134.97g 270%
Vitamin C 155.8mg 260%
Vitamin A 64.4mg 2146%
Iron 25.3mg 141%
Calcium 1924.2mg 192%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 797.85 Kcal (3340 kJ)
Calories from fat 463.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 51.52g 619%
Cholesterol 45.41mg 118%
Sodium 26.1mg 8%
Potassium 277.61mg 46%
Total Carbs 71.51g 186%
Sugars 47.01g 1468%
Dietary Fiber 5.71g 178%
Protein 17.28g 270%
Vitamin C 20mg 260%
Vitamin A 8.2mg 2146%
Iron 3.2mg 141%
Calcium 246.4mg 192%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 157.3
    Points
  • 173
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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