Made these today: they came out beautiful. I'll bring some as a gift on Christmas Eve, if I don't accidentally eat them first. Thanks, Chef!! (Top tip for anyone who wants to make them: keep an eye on their colour from eight minutes into the bake. They can go from perfect to burned in less than 30 seconds.)
swap the almonds for flaked oats, and you'll have something that closely resembles one of my childhood favorite cookies, the scandinavian "havreflarn". Delicious, i tell you!
I made them the minute I saw the video. Mine Spread it all around the pan creating one uniformed Continent. I had to use a cookie cutter while hot to segregate and then push the cookie cutter again to split the caramelized Florentine. I think I pulsed the almond to fine. Even more I use Velroh duch process Cocoa to make the chocolate spread because I didn’t have 75% chocolate bar. the ganache became a sauce that it did not harden at all. The taste is beyond incredible. I swiped them clean again as used a chocolate melted bar. I’m crossing fingers. Without the chocolate, the more it burns and darkens, the beater the taste. The honey ... spot on.
@@AshiwiZuni Fun fact: The original "around the outside" was from Malcolm Mclaren's Buffalo Girls. My guess this is more Chef John's jam. th-cam.com/video/HCBN7lyLT4w/w-d-xo.html
@@AshiwiZuni Would never happen. Em would be too scared to diss Chef John... ...I mean... Let's face it. Would be like trying to insult Mr. Rogers or Bob Ross...
My bride just pulled the first batch out of the oven! They are AMAZING!!! She made them with gluten free all purpose flour, and absolutely no problemo! Thanks Chef J!
What Chef John is good for: giving us entertaining videos featuring delicious, easy to follow recipes What Chef John is also good for: making me realize I haven't listened to Without Me by Eminem in a very long time.
Made these today, first time, forgot to eat dinner I got so busy. WATCH THEM, don't go by baking temp. I had to do 8 minutes instead of the 10-12, size similar, am at high elevation. First baking i've done in years and it came out DELICIOUS (after 2nd batch) worth the time every so often, and a great party cookie
This was posted the day after my 48th birthday and I consider it to be the perfect gift! In the last few months my upstairs neighbor has collectively given me about 10 pounds of almonds that he no longer wanted. I tried to find out what he found distasteful about them when they came from Trader Joe's and Whole Foods etc. as they taste Just as they're supposed to. I never did find out and have been burdened with trying to find something to do with the dang things before I forget about them all together and their oils turn. This Is PERFECT!!! These are an absolute top favorite and usually make mine with oatmeal because I can't ever afford the high cost of almonds. I have so many now that I'm going to try both honey And corn syrup AND try a half and half for a more delicate flavor. Your description of the honey triggered the thought of possibly adding a 3rd batch using half molasses using the same neighbor's contribution... I need to spend a little more time on the science behind that one before sacrificing beautiful butter and nuts to a possible inedible failure. Thank you for the Birthday Gift, Chef John!
Made them this morning...they spread like crazy! 8 on a silpat was 4 too many, so I'm baking 4 at a time. Very thin, lacy and delicious! But my first batch looked like the Blob! All melted together.
I used 1 tea spoon and still too big . Will make with less. They turned out delicious. They bake really fast and have to be in the middle of the oven or they burn :(
Yep. Dansukker is the standard brand here in Sweden, but I'm sure any golden syrup will be lovely. It's a generally pretty awesome ingredient in cookies tbh.
University of Washington, Seattle . . .little bakery just off campus. Lace cookies. Never before or since have I enjoyed them. Thanks, Chef John! I'll try these for sure.
These remind me of childhood. They look so fancy but they are easy! I like to paint melted chocolate on the back. I also make them with oatmeal instead of almonds for a cheapie cookie!
Another Holiday classic! Growing up, there was a lunch counter that sold freshly made cookies like these, called pogens. It was said to be an exotic European cookie but all over the world butter and sugar tastes good in a cookie! As for other holiday recipes, we are getting ready to bake anchovy and onion pizza!
I used to get these from the supermarket bakery but they quit making them. I didn't realize how easy they are to make! Will be getting ingredients tomorrow. Also, someone mentioned using golden syrup instead of honey or corn syrup - that's a great idea!
Hi Chef John, I just whipped up a double batch if these toothsome dainties, jeeze, they are terrific! Great instructions, easy to make, and the chocolate, PERFECT!!!
When I was working ft and pregnant with my first, a coworker named Debbie would make these for me and other delicious sweets. I miss her she was the best!
Omg this is the recipe i needed. Ive spent a fortune on Aldi's coconut cashew crispies. Im going to experiment with those ingredients in this technique! Thank you so much!
Great Recipe John! We just made them and they turned our great! We used hazelnuts since that's what we had on hand. My wife nearly "tested" half a tray :D
I literally was just looking for a good recipe after purchasing a small batch of chocolate florentines from Whole Foods..🤩 Saved and Bookmarked..right on time!!
When are the "Chomp Don't Lie" t-shirts going to available? Also nice touch taking a bite out of 1 cookie and putting it back on the stack. Great way to claim the entire stack without having to say a word.
When a Chef John video goes live right as I’m finishing my weekly grocery order, that’s the good luck. And all I have to add for this one is some almonds.
Look lovely and a lot more delicate that the ones we tend to do here in the UK. Ours tend to be slightly thicker and will often have some buigger chunks or whole nuts in there along with some dried fruit like raisins, pieces of glacé cherries, candied ginger & peel & if we're really good glacé angelica. This tends to make them slighlty chewier, though I like the "snap" of yours.
i LOVE these things! i used to buy them at a local grocery store, but they quit making them :( they used to drizzle dark chocolate on the top, and they also made them with slivered almonds instead of chopped. either way looks good to me. i haven't made any type of cookies in probably 30 years at least, but i'm for sure going to try to make these.
My grandma made these for me twice! I loved them! She was a brownies, chocolate chip and tea cakes regularly lady. She didn't think I really liked them.
We used to garnish desserts with these in the restaurant where I worked. Back when I had like, pride in my job, and could earn a living cooking. Never thought I’d miss brunch service. Anyway. A truly delicious device and I definitely snacked on way too many.
I accidentally made some cookies that tasted very much like lace cookies. I was having some people over for dinner. One of the ladies is gluten free. So I ground some oatmeal to use in place of wheat in oatmeal chocolate chip cookies (there was also about half whole oats). Maybe I used too much Earth Balance, but when in the oven the cookies immediately spread over the entire pan in a thin layer. I tried to take them off the cookie sheet a little too early and they broke into pieces. I learned to let them set a little longer. I cut them into squares before removing. I let the last pan sit too long and it was just crumbles. I served the big pieces to the company. They liked it. My husband and I really liked the leftovers - even the crumbles. It was delicious - it had a caramel taste from the brown sugar (I never use white sugar - only brown sugar.) They were so good I'm going to try to make them again.
Here in Germany we make them with slithered almonds and add a bit of cream to the sugar and honey mix. Some people (me included) also like to add some succade or other candied fruit like FI cherries.
Thank you to much for making this so simple. I’m making them for the second time since I watched this video. I just can’t believe how simple and how very good I made them. Yummy!! I made my husband’s favorite cookie!! Thanks 😊 Have a happy holiday 🎄
I love you buddy! These cookies where my favorite around the holidays and I was always scared to try and attempt them since they look super fancy. Thanks Chef John!
Its thinner so the cookies wouldn't stand up as well is my thought. Also Agave nectar would change it up. It has higher viscosity and better than corn syrup. I personally would go with honey 🍯
@@sing2me No,this was sugar beet based dark thick syrup that's commonly used in my country when for example making gingerbread cookies. And the brand I used is considered cheap here by price, but still very common sight in kitchens during christmas holidays. DanSukker's dark syrup is a step up in price but it also doesn't have corn in it🙂 And like I said the cookies came out looking and tasting great😁
I had a happy accident when I tried to make gluten-free pecan sandies with almond and oat flour. They just melted onto the silpat like a florentine, all lacy and crisp once they cooled. Pretty good actually.
"Around the outside" will never get old
Never
I would have skipped the video after 3:30 minutes but then I read your comment and stayed for the around the outside quote
Man, your intonation gets me every time!
Chocolate peekaboo :p
I know!!!
hootypatootie I’m a new subscriber. What’s the story behind that?
You are - after all - the Florentine of your quarantine
Today’s pun winner!!!
Good one lol
Did anyone else see the smiley face in the chocolate chef John was spreading at 5:37?
Lol, just commented about that
@@cobrian45 Same haha
Lol 😆
So subtle 👏🏼
🤣🤣 it looked more like the 😏 side smirk lol
I made those and rolled them around a wooden spoon handle to cool. When serving, filled with Bailey's whipped cream ... yum.
Like a brandy snap!
Around the outside, Around the outside, Around the outside 🎶
Will never get tired of hearing that lol.
Made these today: they came out beautiful. I'll bring some as a gift on Christmas Eve, if I don't accidentally eat them first. Thanks, Chef!! (Top tip for anyone who wants to make them: keep an eye on their colour from eight minutes into the bake. They can go from perfect to burned in less than 30 seconds.)
swap the almonds for flaked oats, and you'll have something that closely resembles one of my childhood favorite cookies, the scandinavian "havreflarn". Delicious, i tell you!
I’m allergic to tree nuts, so substituting oats is a good thing to know. Thanks!
I knew they looked familiar!
@@evanpritchard927 well I imagine using peanuts would work great (since from what understand peanut and tree nut allergies are seperate)
I'm going to try this! Thanks for sharing
Havre flarn är så jävla gott
I like adding a little bit of orange zest to mine.
Can one add hazelnut or walnuts in place off almonds?
@@marybianca2722 Absolutely.
@@James-ye7rp
Can one add motor oil in place of butter?
@@Mordal1222 You sure can. I cannot vouch for the results, however.
@@marybianca2722 Sounds yummy. Orange and chocolate are best friends.
My mother used to roll these when they were still warm, dip the ends in dark chocolate and nonpareil.
What a lovely idea!
Lucky you! Sounds like an amazing mom.
Nonpareil?
@@dbone3356 nonpareils are sprinkles basically💖
My mother piped whipped cream into the rolled up chocolate dipped cookie. Oh yums!
I made them the minute I saw the video. Mine Spread it all around the pan creating one uniformed Continent. I had to use a cookie cutter while hot to segregate and then push the cookie cutter again to split the caramelized Florentine. I think I pulsed the almond to fine. Even more I use Velroh duch process Cocoa to make the chocolate spread because I didn’t have 75% chocolate bar. the ganache became a sauce that it did not harden at all. The taste is beyond incredible. I swiped them clean again as used a chocolate melted bar. I’m crossing fingers. Without the chocolate, the more it burns and darkens, the beater the taste. The honey ... spot on.
Hurrah. Triple “around the outside”.
the other day he slighted us and only said it once
Chef john vs eminem rap battle
@@AshiwiZuni Fun fact: The original "around the outside" was from Malcolm Mclaren's Buffalo Girls. My guess this is more Chef John's jam. th-cam.com/video/HCBN7lyLT4w/w-d-xo.html
@@AshiwiZuni Would never happen. Em would be too scared to diss Chef John...
...I mean... Let's face it. Would be like trying to insult Mr. Rogers or Bob Ross...
My bride just pulled the first batch out of the oven! They are AMAZING!!! She made them with gluten free all purpose flour, and absolutely no problemo! Thanks Chef J!
Thanks, I was wondering if that would work!
"The batter will end up inside the whisk" - I felt that
Me too... If by "wisk" you mean "my stomach".
@@dbone3356 haha yeah that too
Thanks Chef John. I REALLY needed that “around the outside, around the outside” today :)
It was SO good, I'd missed it terribly
What Chef John is good for: giving us entertaining videos featuring delicious, easy to follow recipes
What Chef John is also good for: making me realize I haven't listened to Without Me by Eminem in a very long time.
Made these today, first time, forgot to eat dinner I got so busy.
WATCH THEM, don't go by baking temp. I had to do 8 minutes instead of the 10-12, size similar, am at high elevation. First baking i've done in years and it came out DELICIOUS (after 2nd batch) worth the time every so often, and a great party cookie
I like the recipes for these cookies with orange zest in them. It add a wonderful bit of floral finish to the bite and aftertaste.
I love your videos because you talk us through the process. I hate those videos that play music and are non vocal !
This was posted the day after my 48th birthday and I consider it to be the perfect gift! In the last few months my upstairs neighbor has collectively given me about 10 pounds of almonds that he no longer wanted. I tried to find out what he found distasteful about them when they came from Trader Joe's and Whole Foods etc. as they taste Just as they're supposed to. I never did find out and have been burdened with trying to find something to do with the dang things before I forget about them all together and their oils turn. This Is PERFECT!!! These are an absolute top favorite and usually make mine with oatmeal because I can't ever afford the high cost of almonds. I have so many now that I'm going to try both honey And corn syrup AND try a half and half for a more delicate flavor. Your description of the honey triggered the thought of possibly adding a 3rd batch using half molasses using the same neighbor's contribution... I need to spend a little more time on the science behind that one before sacrificing beautiful butter and nuts to a possible inedible failure.
Thank you for the Birthday Gift, Chef John!
Made them this morning...they spread like crazy! 8 on a silpat was 4 too many, so I'm baking 4 at a time. Very thin, lacy and delicious! But my first batch looked like the Blob! All melted together.
I used 1 tea spoon and still too big . Will make with less. They turned out delicious. They bake really fast and have to be in the middle of the oven or they burn :(
Gorgeous. I made those cookies years ago from scratch and they were delicious and lovely.
Lyles golden syrup would be another fine choice here - a nice, subtle, light caramel taste.
A great reminder, thanks 🤗🙏
Lyle’s! Nectar of the gods! Yum
Good idea.
Yep. Dansukker is the standard brand here in Sweden, but I'm sure any golden syrup will be lovely. It's a generally pretty awesome ingredient in cookies tbh.
Chopped bitter orange is a worthwhile addition to the dough!
Thank you !! I received these as a gift one year - tried to get the recipe for years !!!! Thank you !
They are perfect!! I made them several times,especially! The best cookies ever thank you John💕🇺🇸
Most favorite cookie evvvver! I always add some finely chopped candied orange peel. Sooo dang good!! 😊
@@kathrynarabie9449
Ya! 😊 Happy holidays
@@kathrynarabie9449
Oops! Supposed to be yw! 😂
University of Washington, Seattle . . .little bakery just off campus. Lace cookies. Never before or since have I enjoyed them. Thanks, Chef John! I'll try these for sure.
Someone brought in lace cookies this week with dark chocolate! OMG! Thanks, Food Wishes I can make some now, Happy Holidays!
I already enjoy your witty banter and then you throw out a Janis Joplin reference. That, sir, elevated you into the favorite chef spot. Excellent.
These remind me of childhood. They look so fancy but they are easy! I like to paint melted chocolate on the back. I also make them with oatmeal instead of almonds for a cheapie cookie!
Hey Chef John 👋 these cookies look delicious 😋 I might try them with pecans 😊 I hope you and your family have a healthy and safe Merry Christmas 🌲💕
I made this twice already! Not very difficult to make, doesn't require heavy cream, which I don't have, and so very delicious. Thx!
Another Holiday classic! Growing up, there was a lunch counter that sold freshly made cookies like these, called pogens. It was said to be an exotic European cookie but all over the world butter and sugar tastes good in a cookie! As for other holiday recipes, we are getting ready to bake anchovy and onion pizza!
I used to buy these from an Amish store in Sarasota, FL. Miss that store so much
I used to get these from the supermarket bakery but they quit making them. I didn't realize how easy they are to make! Will be getting ingredients tomorrow. Also, someone mentioned using golden syrup instead of honey or corn syrup - that's a great idea!
I made lace cookies once by accident
I was making raisin oatmeal cookies and forgot the flour. VERY PRETTY!!!
I’m a better cook since quarantine because of Chef John!
Me too
Honestly same here
Food gifts are the best gifts. Thanks, Chef John!
I made these today and they turned out perfect.
Hi Chef John, I just whipped up a double batch if these toothsome dainties, jeeze, they are terrific! Great instructions, easy to make, and the chocolate, PERFECT!!!
When I was working ft and pregnant with my first, a coworker named Debbie would make these for me and other delicious sweets. I miss her she was the best!
Five stars for making my Favorite cookie! And now, I’ll watch the video.
Omg this is the recipe i needed. Ive spent a fortune on Aldi's coconut cashew crispies. Im going to experiment with those ingredients in this technique! Thank you so much!
These are one of my favorites! And if Chef John made it, I already know it's good 👍
Great Recipe John! We just made them and they turned our great! We used hazelnuts since that's what we had on hand. My wife nearly "tested" half a tray :D
These are beautiful! I’m gonna try these! You are beautiful, Chef John, and fancy! We ❤️ you and Thanks!
Have a beautiful time ahead
Stay happy and healthy everyone
Happy winter
Sending lots of love from Life style❤
4:07 ".. around the outside, around the outside, around the outside."
GUYS, HE SAID IT! HE REALLY SAID IT!!
He’s always said it
@@BakersTuts
True, I was just excited he said it. Haha
I have everything I need to make these cookies already! I'm going to make them! Thanks, Chef John!
I literally was just looking for a good recipe after purchasing a small batch of chocolate florentines from Whole Foods..🤩 Saved and Bookmarked..right on time!!
Perfect. These are one of my favorite cookies. I’ll make a batch this weekend.
When are the "Chomp Don't Lie" t-shirts going to available? Also nice touch taking a bite out of 1 cookie and putting it back on the stack. Great way to claim the entire stack without having to say a word.
My favorite cookies for sure! Better than chocolate chip cookies by far!!! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful recipe.❤
Florentine Biscuits in Australia are a lot different. They have cornflakes, mixed peel, sultanas, glaze cherries and are dipped in chocolate
In Germany we mix whatever we like! Never tried cornflakes, but definitely glazed cherries.
........And again Chef john putting me in a great mood. I'm making these.
i started watching you when i was 12 years old and i'm 22 now. hearing you say "around the outside" is actually very nostalgic for me lol
The final 'Round the Outside' of this year and I'm here for it, throughly!! Thank you, Chef John!! 👏🏼🤗
My mom used to make these. I love them.
The best Chef John videos have something good happen 'round the outside... 'round the outside, 'round the outside.
Perfect timing! I lost my recipe for these & wanted to make some for Christmas.
Chocolate peek-a-boo Is my favourite action.
When a Chef John video goes live right as I’m finishing my weekly grocery order, that’s the good luck. And all I have to add for this one is some almonds.
Look lovely and a lot more delicate that the ones we tend to do here in the UK. Ours tend to be slightly thicker and will often have some buigger chunks or whole nuts in there along with some dried fruit like raisins, pieces of glacé cherries, candied ginger & peel & if we're really good glacé angelica. This tends to make them slighlty chewier, though I like the "snap" of yours.
Can use parchment paper for backing? LOVE your presentations !!! Thank you so much
i LOVE these things! i used to buy them at a local grocery store, but they quit making them :( they used to drizzle dark chocolate on the top, and they also made them with slivered almonds instead of chopped. either way looks good to me. i haven't made any type of cookies in probably 30 years at least, but i'm for sure going to try to make these.
Made again this morning. As popular and irresistible as ever.
My grandma made these for me twice! I loved them! She was a brownies, chocolate chip and tea cakes regularly lady. She didn't think I really liked them.
Hello john, here we are again, to see your beautiful recipes❤
Just made this they are delicious !! Although they are really buttery on the bottom maybe I’ll add less butter next time
Wooo macadamia and white chocolate, that must be delightful
May try with peanuts as my hubby likes peanuts. This recipe is the bomb!!
I've tried it after 10 hours of remote work. Simple and Fancy it is !
We used to make these and cool them into tubes and fill them like Cannoli! Delicious! Merry Christmas Chef John!
I bet those would be good with some Vanilla Ice cream.
At first I thought you said "olives" instead of almonds lol you almost rocked my world, Chef John.
Same. I had to run it back
ha! my wife overheard this video and thought exactly the same thing 😂
Happy Holidays, Chef John!!! Wishing you, and yours, a magical 2021 and thank you for all of the awesome videos!
Loved the Janis reference Chef. Great recipe. Thanks.
We used to garnish desserts with these in the restaurant where I worked. Back when I had like, pride in my job, and could earn a living cooking. Never thought I’d miss brunch service. Anyway. A truly delicious device and I definitely snacked on way too many.
Wow. Great recipes. Thx. Please have a Happy Holiday !!God bless
I accidentally made some cookies that tasted very much like lace cookies. I was having some people over for dinner. One of the ladies is gluten free. So I ground some oatmeal to use in place of wheat in oatmeal chocolate chip cookies (there was also about half whole oats). Maybe I used too much Earth Balance, but when in the oven the cookies immediately spread over the entire pan in a thin layer. I tried to take them off the cookie sheet a little too early and they broke into pieces. I learned to let them set a little longer. I cut them into squares before removing. I let the last pan sit too long and it was just crumbles. I served the big pieces to the company. They liked it. My husband and I really liked the leftovers - even the crumbles. It was delicious - it had a caramel taste from the brown sugar (I never use white sugar - only brown sugar.) They were so good I'm going to try to make them again.
I remember eating these when i was little and loving them! totally going to make these!
My sister makes something similar to this called Double Crunchers. I’ll have to check her recipe. Looks amazing!
I've been looking for a recipe for these cookies for years! Can't wait to make them.
Cookies so good the chocolate has a smiley face at 5:36
Perfect with a good cup of coffee.
Here in Germany we make them with slithered almonds and add a bit of cream to the sugar and honey mix. Some people (me included) also like to add some succade or other candied fruit like FI cherries.
Thank you to much for making this so simple. I’m making them for the second time since I watched this video. I just can’t believe how simple and how very good I made them. Yummy!! I made my husband’s favorite cookie!! Thanks 😊 Have a happy holiday 🎄
In Sweden we make these with oatmeal instead of almond. And without honey/corn syrup. Delicious!
I love you buddy! These cookies where my favorite around the holidays and I was always scared to try and attempt them since they look super fancy. Thanks Chef John!
I love all your recipes!!! You’re so entertaining and explain everything so well. Thank you!!!
They look delicious...I remember them from my childhood. Can you use maple syrup rather than honey or syrup?
It seems like that should work just as well and just give a maple flavor rather than a honey flavor!
Its thinner so the cookies wouldn't stand up as well is my thought. Also Agave nectar would change it up. It has higher viscosity and better than corn syrup. I personally would go with honey 🍯
I used dark syrup cause I assumed the replacement should be thick like the honey he uses here. Came out nice and very tasty!😊
@@Jefrma dark store brand or Karo corn syrup I presume... not a go to. Natural foods are worth the money.
@@sing2me No,this was sugar beet based dark thick syrup that's commonly used in my country when for example making gingerbread cookies. And the brand I used is considered cheap here by price, but still very common sight in kitchens during christmas holidays. DanSukker's dark syrup is a step up in price but it also doesn't have corn in it🙂
And like I said the cookies came out looking and tasting great😁
Oh yeah, Im makin these for sure, no doubt.
We made this with oatmeal growing up. Delightful
I had these in Italy, but never thought to make them afterwards. Thanks for the recipe chef John!
Never knew how easy it would be to make these! Another Holiday goodness.
Thank you for this recipe! I replaced honey with molasses and it was divine!
Very excited about this video, I love these cookies
Chef John, thank you very much for sharing !! I think would be easier to shop ingredients of recipe is given in weight and not in volume measure.
Thanks Chef John, "around the outside, around the outside 😀 👍
In Sweden we make these cookies with oatmeal instead of nuts, but I'll definitely try this version!
I had a happy accident when I tried to make gluten-free pecan sandies with almond and oat flour. They just melted onto the silpat like a florentine, all lacy and crisp once they cooled. Pretty good actually.
Haven't watched the video yet, but thank you chef john for the uplifting entertainment and merry Christmas!