Almond Choc Croissant Cookies
Almond chocolate croissant cookies Indulgent almond choc cookies recipe
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies
- Category: Cookie
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Ingredients
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- 3 cups (360g) All-Purpose Flour
- ½ cup (100g) Granulated Sugar
- ¼ cup (50g) Brown Sugar
- 1 ½ cups (3 sticks, 340g) Unsalted Butter, very cold
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Almond Extract
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 4 ounces (113g) Almond Paste
- 1 cup (170g) Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks
- ½ cup (50g) Sliced Almonds, for topping
- 1 Large Egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon of water (optional) Egg Wash
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry blender or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, almond extract, and vanilla extract. Add this wet mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Crumble the almond paste into the dough and gently fold it in. Then, fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chunks.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and shape it into a rectangle. Fold the dough in thirds, like a letter. Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.
- After chilling, roll the dough out into a large rectangle, about ¼ inch thick. Fold the dough in thirds again, wrap it in plastic wrap, and chill for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll the dough out one last time to about ¼ inch thickness. Use cookie cutters or a knife to cut out desired shapes.
- Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the tops with egg wash (optional) and sprinkle with sliced almonds.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges and slightly soft in the center. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Imagine biting into a cookie that tastes like a perfect marriage between a flaky croissant and your favorite almond chocolate bar. That’s exactly what these Almond Chocolate Croissant Cookies deliver! With the holiday season approaching, these cookies are the perfect treat to bake with loved ones, bring to a cookie exchange, or simply enjoy with a warm cup of cocoa.