Almond Croissant Cookies
Recipe for delicious almond cookies in almond croissant style
The trend for almond croissants has taken the internet by storm, and I’ve prepared its exceptionally delicious, cookie version! These almond croissant cookies delight with their almond flavor, delicate almond cream, and crunchy almond flakes. If you love classic French pastries, aromatic cookies, and quick homemade sweets, this recipe will be a hit. These are ideal almond cookies inspired by almond croissants that you can prepare without visiting a patisserie. They are elegant, full of flavor, and perfect as a dessert with coffee or a sweet snack for the whole family. You must try them!
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Almond croissant cookies step-by-step recipe
If you like simple and quick homemade cookies, then you must try this recipe for almond cookies with almond filling – it’s a real hit!
Almond croissant cookies recipe with video
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Ingredients for almond filling
- 40 g butter (melted)
- 70 g sugar (⅓ cup)
- 1 egg yolk (from a large egg (L))
- 40 g ground almonds (scant ½ cup)
- 40 g wheat flour – all-purpose (¼ cup)
Ingredients for almond cookies
- 225 g wheat flour – all-purpose (1½ cups)
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 50 g ground almonds (½ cup)
- 1 pinch salt
- 170 g butter (softened)
- 200 g powdered sugar (1⅓ cups)
- 2 egg yolks (from large eggs (L) – at room temperature)
- approx. 40 g almond flakes
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How to make almond croissant cookies step by step
Step 1 – preparing the almond filling
- Transfer the ingredients for the almond filling to a bowl and mix them thoroughly with a spoon.40 g butter, 70 g sugar, 1 egg yolk, 40 g ground almonds, 40 g wheat flour – all-purpose
- Set aside.
Step 2 – preparing the almond cookies
- Mix together the flour, almonds, baking powder, and baking soda.225 g wheat flour – all-purpose, 0.5 teaspoon baking powder, 0.5 teaspoon baking soda, 50 g ground almonds, 1 pinch salt
- Transfer the butter and powdered sugar to a mixer bowl and cream them together on high speed (for about 3 minutes).170 g butter, 200 g powdered sugar
- Beat until the mixture is very fluffy and light in color.
- Then add the egg yolks to the butter mixture and briefly mix on low speed – just until combined.2 egg yolks
- Add the flour with almonds in portions, mixing briefly just until combined.
- When the mixture still has remnants of flour, turn off the mixer and finish mixing with a spoon.
- Place the bowl in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes – so that the cookie dough slightly hardens.
Step 3 – shaping the cookies
- Preheat the oven to 180℃ (top/bottom heat) or 170℃ (fan-forced).
- Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Remove the bowl with the dough, scoop large portions of dough with a spoon (I used an ice cream scoop).
- Form large balls from the dough – mine were roughly the size of a ping-pong ball.
- Place the cookies with large spaces between them on the baking sheet – the cookies will spread during baking!
- Make an indentation in each ball.
- Place the almond mass into the indentations – approximately a scant teaspoon per cookie.
- Finally, sprinkle and gently press the almond flakes.approx. 40 g almond flakes
Step 4 – baking almond croissant cookies
- Place the baking sheet with cookies into the preheated oven and bake for about 12-13 minutes.
- While the cookies are baking, prepare a second batch of cookies.
- Immediately after baking, the cookies will still be very soft – leave them on the baking sheet until they cool and harden.
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What are almond croissant cookies?
Almond croissant cookies are a cookie version of popular French almond croissants. They are inspired by the viral almond croissant trend and combine a crunchy dough with a delicate, aromatic almond cream and a crispy almond topping. With this recipe, you will prepare a very simple almond filling – frangipane, which you spread on the almond cookies. Add some almond flakes or chopped almonds, and delicious cookies are ready. The recipe itself is very simple and quick to prepare, and anyone can handle it!
What ingredients are essential for preparing almond cookies?
To make such crunchy and slightly chewy cookies at home, you will need a few basic ingredients that you either already have or can easily get in any store. Below is a shortened list of the products I used and possible substitutes.
- almonds – for the almond filling and the cookies themselves, you will need ground almonds (sometimes sold as “almond flour”). You can buy them in stores and discount stores, or online stores, or grind them yourself. For grinding, I most recommend regular almond flakes – because you can grind them quickly in a coffee grinder or blender.
- butter – I used extra 82% butter; you can optionally substitute it with mixed butter or vegetable butter
- baking soda – if you don’t have baking soda, use a total of 1.5 teaspoons of baking powder
- egg yolks – for the cookies, we use only egg yolks; save the egg whites in a container and use them for meringues, for example :)
Frequently Asked Questions – FAQ
Can ready-made almond cream be used?
Yes, if you want to shorten the preparation time, you can use ready-made almond cream. However, it’s worth paying attention to its composition, as the almond aroma is the most important element of these cookies. Although the almond cream from the recipe is very simple and you can make it yourself in literally a minute.
How to store almond croissant cookies?
Ready almond croissant cookies are best stored in an airtight container at room temperature. This way, they will retain their freshness and pleasant crispness for several days.
Can almond croissant cookies be frozen?
Yes, these almond cookies can be frozen. After thawing, it’s worth leaving them at room temperature for a while or gently warming them to regain their aroma and crispness.
Can a gluten-free version of almond croissant cookies be prepared?
Yes, you can try to prepare a gluten-free version of the recipe by substituting wheat flour with an appropriate blend of gluten-free flours. However, it should be noted that the texture of the cookies may differ slightly. Also, remember to use gluten-free baking powder or 2/3 teaspoon of baking soda.
I hope this recipe for almond croissant cookies will appeal to you and convince you that popular internet trends can also be successfully prepared in a home kitchen. These unique almond cookies with almond cream are full of aroma, delicate inside, and perfectly match a cup of coffee or tea.
Be sure to try this recipe and let me know in the comments how you liked these almond croissant cookies. I would be very happy if you share a photo of your baked goods and tag me on social media.
If you like my recipes for unique homemade sweets, I also encourage you to follow my Instagram, where I share new inspirations, and to download my recipe app, where you will find even more proven ideas for delicious cakes, desserts, and baked goods.
Happy baking!
I found the idea for the cookies here.
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Be sure to also check out my other recipes for delicious homemade cookies in various flavors and prepared with different additions. Here I recommend three such recipes, among others, and many more on the blog.
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Almond croissant cookies – an almond version of a popular internet hit
If you love the taste of classic French pastries, you must try this recipe for almond croissant cookies inspired by the popular almond croissant trend that has taken social media by storm. These unique almond cookies combine everything best in the famous almond croissants – intense almond aroma, delicate almond cream, and a crunchy finish. This recipe is an ideal proposition for people who love homemade pastries in the style of a French patisserie but are looking for a simpler way to prepare a unique dessert. Almond croissant cookies delight not only with their appearance but above all with their taste – they are crunchy, full of almond aroma, and perfectly complement a cup of coffee or tea.
On the blog, you will find a detailed step-by-step recipe, which I have also prepared with preparation photos and a short video showing the subsequent stages of making the cookies. Thanks to this, you will easily prepare these unique cookies with almond cream even if you are just starting your adventure with home baking.
Be sure to try this recipe and see why cookies inspired by almond croissants have become such a hit among lovers of sweet baked goods!
