Almond Croissant Cookies

These Almond Croissant Cookies capture everything you love about a bakery almond croissant—buttery, nutty, and lightly crisp on the outside with a soft, tender center. Finished with sliced almonds and a dusting of powdered sugar, they’re perfect for coffee breaks, brunch tables, or elegant gifting.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp almond extract
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¾ cup almond flour
• ½ cup sliced almonds
• Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions

1. Prepare the oven
   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream butter and sugars
   In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
3. Add wet ingredients
   Beat in the egg, almond extract, and vanilla extract until smooth and well combined.
4. Mix dry ingredients
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and almond flour. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
5. Shape the cookies
   Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. Place on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Gently flatten each ball slightly and press a few sliced almonds onto the top.
6. Bake
   Bake for 11–13 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still soft.
7. Cool and finish
   Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Once completely cool, dust lightly with powdered sugar.

✨ Tip: For extra almond croissant flavor, brush the cookies with a light almond syrup (equal parts sugar and water with a drop of almond extract) before dusting with powdered sugar.