Florentiner

Directions

1. 1
   Combine nuts and fruit peel and flour; set aside.
2. 2
   In a 1-quart pan combine butter, milk and honey.
3. 3
   Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
4. 4
   Boil until mixture reaches 240° on a candy thermometer, stirring constantly.
5. 5
   Remove; stir in nut mixture. Drop 1 tablespoon at least 3 inches apart onto a greased baking sheet.
6. 6
   Spread into 2-inch circles.
7. 7
   Do no more than 8 or 9 at a time.
8. 8
   Bake at 350°.
9. 9
   Remove from oven and shape immediately into 3-inch rounds, by dipping a 3-inch cookie cutter into water and place around a hot cookie.
10. 10
    Let stand 1 minute; remove carefully with spatula to waxed paper.
11. 11
    Cool completely.