Almond Croissant Cookie Bars: A Fusion of Pastry and Cookie
Almond Croissant Cookie Bars are a delicious fusion of flaky croissant pastry and a rich, chewy cookie. With layers of buttery almond flavor and a crisp, golden-brown texture, these cookie bars bring the best of both worlds. Perfect for breakfast or an afternoon treat, these bars are sure to impress with their unique blend of pastry and cookie goodness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-American Fusion
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp almond extract
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 cup sliced almonds (for topping)
- 2 tbsp honey (optional for drizzling)
- 1 tbsp powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease it well.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy using an electric mixer.
- Add the egg and almond extract to the butter mixture and beat until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Stir in the almond flour until fully incorporated.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan, spreading it to the edges.
- Sprinkle the sliced almonds over the top of the dough, pressing them slightly into the surface.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Drizzle with honey (if using) and dust with powdered sugar before slicing into squares.
- Serve and enjoy these flaky, chewy almond croissant cookie bars!
Notes
- For an extra almond flavor, you can substitute almond flour with ground almonds or almond meal.
- If you prefer a more croissant-like texture, use a store-bought croissant dough for the base instead of the cookie dough.
- These bars are great with a cup of coffee or tea for a delightful afternoon snack.
