Description
Warm, sweet, and delicious Almond Croissant Cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons salted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups almond flour (blanched)
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup sliced almonds
- Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together 3 tablespoons of softened salted butter and 1/2 cup of sugar until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in 1 egg yolk, 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- Gently fold in 1 1/4 cups of almond flour until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, beat together 1 cup of softened butter, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 3/4 cup of brown sugar until creamy.
- Add 1 egg, another egg yolk, and 1 teaspoon almond extract; mix well until smooth.
- Combine 3 cups of flour with 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and 1/2 teaspoon of salt; gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until no dry flour remains.
- Flatten a spoonful of dough in your hand, place a small amount of almond filling in the center, fold the dough over, and shape it into a ball.
- Roll the ball in the sliced almonds to coat the outside.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
They pair wonderfully with coffee or tea. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for about 3-5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg