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Almond Croissant Cookie Bars

Almond Croissant Cookie Bars

These Almond Croissant Cookie Bars blend buttery cookie and creamy frangipane to create an irresistible dessert perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: French
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Frangipane Topping
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/4 cups almond flour or almond meal
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
Finishing Touch
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine melted butter and light brown sugar; mix well.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and kosher salt; mix until smooth.
  4. Gradually fold in the all-purpose flour and baking powder until just combined.
  5. Spread this mixture into a greased baking dish and set aside.
Frangipane Preparation
  1. In another bowl, cream the room temperature butter with granulated sugar.
  2. Add the vanilla extract, almond extract, and eggs; mix until well combined.
  3. Fold in the almond flour or almond meal until smooth.
Baking
  1. Pour the frangipane mixture over the cookie base in the baking dish.
  2. Sprinkle sliced almonds on top.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes or until golden brown.
  4. Let cool before dusting with powdered sugar and cutting into pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 10g

Notes

Feel free to switch out almond extract for hazelnut extract or vanilla for a different flavor. For an extra crunch, toss in some chocolate chips or experiment with different nuts in place of sliced almonds. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.

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