Almond Croissant Cookies
Delightful almond cookies filled with homemade almond filling and topped with sliced almonds and powdered sugar.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 3 tablespoons salted butter softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 to 1.5 teaspoons almond extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups almond flour blanched
Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon almond extract
- 3 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup sliced almonds
Finishing Touch
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.3 tablespoons salted butter, 1/2 cup sugar
- Add the egg yolk, almond extract, and vanilla extract, and mix well.1 large egg yolk, 1 to 1.5 teaspoons almond extract, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Gently fold in the almond flour.1 1/4 cups almond flour
Prepare Dough
- In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter, sugars, and eggs. Then add flour, baking soda, and salt.1 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 large egg, 1 large egg yolk, 1 teaspoon almond extract, 3 cups flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- Mix the two mixtures until well combined, then chill the dough for 30 minutes.
- Scoop, roll in almonds, and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Dust with powdered sugar once cooled.
Notes
Storing leftover cookies in an airtight container keeps them fresh for up to 5 days. Freezing works well; thaw before serving. For best flavor, enjoy within the first few days.