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Almond Croissant Cookie Bars

Almond Croissant Cookie Bars

Delicious Almond Croissant Cookie Bars, a delightful treat combining almond flavors with a cookie crust.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 42 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 2 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine French
Servings 16 bars
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 8×8 inch baking pan
  • stand mixer
  • flexible spatula

Ingredients
  

For the crust

  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

For the frangipane and assembly

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter at room temperature
  • cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 ¼ cups almond flour or almond meal
  • ½ cup sliced almonds
  • powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions
 

Make the crust

  • Heat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with 2 sheets of parchment paper, positioning them perpendicular to each other so that the parchment hangs about 2 inches over all 4 sides of the pan to form a sling.
  • Stir melted unsalted butter, light brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract, almond extract, and kosher salt together in a large bowl with a flexible spatula until smooth and glossy.
  • Add all-purpose flour and sprinkle with baking powder. Stir until a thick batter forms. Transfer to the pan and spread into an even layer.

Make the frangipane

  • Beat room temperature unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and kosher salt in a stand mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy, about 1 to 2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • With the mixer on low speed, beat in vanilla extract and almond extract. Beat in eggs one at a time, waiting until the first is completely incorporated before adding the second.
  • Beat in almond flour on low speed until just combined, about 30 seconds. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and finish folding in the flour until combined and smooth.
  • Spread the mixture over the crust in an even layer. Sprinkle sliced almonds evenly over the top and press into the frangipane.
  • Bake until golden brown and the center is puffed, 38 to 42 minutes. Let cool completely for about 2 hours. Dust with powdered sugar and cut into 16 pieces.

Notes

The frangipane can be made up to 3 days ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 135mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Almond Croissant Cookie Bars, almond dessert, baking, cookie bars, sweet treats
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