Almond Croissant Cookies
Delicious Almond Croissant Cookies made with puff pastry and almond filling for a delightful treat.
Equipment
- oven
- mixing bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 package Puff Pastry, thawed, store-bought
- ½ cup Unsalted Butter, softened
- 1 large Egg, for egg wash
Filling
- 1 cup Almond Paste or mix almond meal with powdered sugar
- ½ cup Powdered Sugar adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure
Topping
- ¼ cup Sliced Almonds or chopped hazelnuts or pistachios
Instructions
Steps
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out your thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut it into 8 equal squares.
- In a bowl, blend almond paste, powdered sugar, softened butter, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Place a small spoonful of the almond filling at the center of each pastry square.
- Gently fold the pastry into a triangle or crescent shape, sealing the edges tightly.
- Brush the tops with your beaten egg and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Arrange the cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow your cookies to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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