Description
Enjoy the rich, nutty, and buttery flavors of almond croissant cookies, a delightful twist on the classic French pastry. These cookies have a crispy exterior with a soft almond-filled center, combining the best of a croissant and a cookie in one bite. Perfect for breakfast, tea time, or a sweet snack, they are easy to make and guaranteed to impress!
Ingredients
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Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup almond flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Almond Filling (Frangipane):
- ½ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon almond extract
For Topping:
- ¼ cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
Instructions
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Prepare the Almond Filling:
- In a small bowl, mix almond flour, butter, powdered sugar, egg yolk, and almond extract until smooth.
- Cover and refrigerate while preparing the cookie dough.
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Make the Cookie Dough:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract, then mix until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the butter mixture until a soft dough forms.
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Chill the Dough:
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill for at least 30 minutes to make shaping easier.
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Assemble the Cookies:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Scoop a small amount of dough, flatten it, and place a teaspoon of almond filling in the center.
- Cover with another piece of dough, seal the edges, and gently flatten into a round cookie.
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Add Toppings and Bake:
- Arrange cookies on the baking sheet, leaving space between them.
- Sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown on the edges.
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Cool and Serve:
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, bake the cookies an additional 2-3 minutes until lightly golden all over.
- Make ahead: You can prepare the cookie dough and almond filling a day in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.
- Freezing tip: Freeze unbaked dough balls for up to 3 months. Bake directly from frozen, adding 2 extra minutes to the baking time.
- Gluten-free option: Swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend for a gluten-free version.
- Vegan alternative: Use plant-based butter and substitute the egg with a flaxseed egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water, mixed and rested for 5 minutes).
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
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