Almond Croissant Cookies : Buttery, Crispy & Filled with Almond Goodness
Inspired by the iconic almond croissant, these Almond Croissant Cookies deliver the same nutty, sweet flavor in an easy-to-make cookie form. Flaky, golden, and filled with a soft almond paste center, they’re perfect with coffee, as a tea-time treat, or as a sweet gift that tastes bakery-level. All the croissant vibes—none of the dough folding!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15–18 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Yield: 12 cookies 1x
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
⅓ cup almond flour
2 tbsp butter, softened
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1 egg
½ tsp almond extract
Pinch of salt
1 egg (for egg wash)
2 tbsp sliced almonds
Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
Make Almond Filling: Mix almond flour, butter, powdered sugar, 1 egg, almond extract, and salt until creamy.
Cut Puff Pastry: Roll out pastry and cut into 12 squares or circles using a cutter or knife.
Assemble Cookies: Add 1 tsp almond filling to the center of half the pastry pieces. Top with the other half and seal edges gently with a fork.
Egg Wash & Top: Brush tops with beaten egg, sprinkle with sliced almonds.
Bake: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
Cool & Dust: Let cool slightly and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 160
- Carbohydrates: 13g