Almond croissant cookies, the love child between the delicious almond croissant and… cookies! A fantastic combination. You’ll want to try these!
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Why this Recipe Works
These almond croissant cookies combine the delicate flavor and flakiness of French almond croissants and the crispiness of freshly baked cookies. A perfect combination if you ask me: great flavor and great texture!
French Almond Croissants
Yes, you read that right! These are almond croissants in cookie form. You’re probably familiar with almond croissants. If not, run to the bakery or pick some up when you’re on vacation in France, because they’re a very common treat at local bakeries there. 😉
Almond Croissant Cookies
Have you tried them? Great! Then I’d like to tell you more… Almond croissants are made from croissants from the day before. Topped with a thick layer of almond paste and sprinkled with almond flakes, they are baked again, making them deliciously crispy. You’ll find all that goodness in these delicious almond croissant cookies.
Ingredients for Almond Croissant Cookies
These delicious cookies contain some easy to find ingredients and are put together in no-time.
- Butter, a key ingredients in any cookie dough
- White sugar and light brown sugar, the combination of the two give the cookies a subtle sweet and almost caramel-like flavor
- Whole egg and egg yolk, to bind the dough and make it a little lighter
- Baking soda, to make the dough rise a little
- Vanilla, for that classic almond croissant flavor
- Self-rising flour and almond flour, for texture and flavor
- Slivered almond flakes, to coat the cookies with before baking
Making a Almond Croissant Cookie
Making these almond croissant cookies is easy, and I assure you that everyone will love them! Unless you have a nut allergy, of course – but don’t worry, I have plenty of other cookie recipes. Try my raspberry and white chocolate chip cookies or these classic snickerdoodles, for example – they’re truly delicious!
It’s just a matter of making a cookie dough, rolling them in balls and covering them with slivered almonds before baking them in the oven. Another great nut-based cookie recipe are these Dutch almond lace cookies. Sweet, crisp and packed with almonds. Will you try these almond croissant cookies?
A French delicacy
And a delicacy it certainly is! When you put these in the oven, your whole house will smell like a French patisserie. The combination of flaky biscuit, roasted, wafer-thin almonds and vanilla really transports you to the French Riviera.
I thought that was reason enough to try these almond croissant cookies! Have you developed a taste for French cuisine? If so, browse through my other French recipes for more inspiration.
FAQ French Almond Cookies
How long can I keep these cookies?
They stay nice and fresh for up to 3 days in an airtight container at room temperature.
Can I freeze the dough?
Yes, you can freeze it rolled up in clingfilm! Just let it thaw and roll the balls through the almonds before baking, not before freezing.
At what temperature are these baked?
At either 175 degrees Celsius or 345 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Ingredients
- 200 gram light brown sugar
- 250 gram white sugar
- 250 gram butter (melted)
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 300 gram self-rising flour
- 100 gram almond flour
- 75 gram slivered almonds
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Ice-cream scoop
INSTRUCTIONS (how to make this recipe):
- Mix the light brown caster sugar, granulated sugar and melted butter together.
- Then add the egg, egg yolk, vanilla extract and baking soda, mixing well.
- Next, mix in the self-raising flour and almond flour until you have a nice dough.
- Use an ice cream scoop to make evenly sized balls.
- Put the slivered almond flakes in a deep plate and roll the balls in them so that they are well covered with almonds.
- Place the balls in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius / 345 Fahrenheit with top and bottom heat.
- Spread the balls out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
- Leave to cool for a moment, then enjoy! For decoration, you can sprinkle some icing sugar on top.
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