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Almond Croissant Cookies Recipe

Almond Croissant Cookies Recipe

Buttery almond cookies inspired by classic almond croissants—soft inside, toasty on top, and finished with a sugar-dusted sheen.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 39 minutes
Servings: 24

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 3 tbsp beaten egg about 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp almond extract
  • 1.75 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup blanched almond flour
  • 0.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.25 tsp fine salt
  • 4 oz almond paste, crumbled
  • 0.75 cup sliced almonds lightly crushed with your hands
  • 2 tbsp apricot jam for glazing
  • 0.5 cup powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until pale and fluffy, 2–3 minutes.
  • Mix in beaten egg, vanilla, and almond extract until smooth.
  • Whisk all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl.
  • Stir dry ingredients into the butter mixture until a soft dough forms; do not overmix.
  • Scoop 1-tablespoon portions, roll into balls, and place 2 inches apart on the sheets.
  • Press a shallow thumbprint in each. Tuck in a pinch of crumbled almond paste.
  • Gently press sliced almonds over the tops to adhere and mostly cover the centers.
  • Bake 12–14 minutes, until edges are light golden and centers look just set.
  • Warm apricot jam briefly and brush over warm cookies for shine.
  • Cool completely on racks, then dust with powdered sugar to finish.

Notes

Try stirring 1 tsp orange zest into the dough or swap the apricot jam for orange marmalade. For tidy edges, chill shaped cookies 10 minutes before baking. Store airtight at room temperature up to 4 days, or freeze baked cookies (undusted) for 1 month; dust after thawing.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic Almond Croissant Cookies Recipe flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.