Almond Croissant Cookies (TikTok Recipe)

Almond croissant lovers take notice of these Almond Croissant Cookies that broke the internet! All that buttery, sweet almond flavor shines in these bakery-level cookies that are stuffed with an easy, creamy frangipane filling!

These Almond Croissant Cookies Broke The Internet

Almond croissants are one of my absolute favorite pastries so when I saw these Almond Croissant Cookies breaking the internet on Ryan Nordheimer’s TikTok I instantly knew I had to try them! It took just one taste of their sweet almond flavor and mouthwatering soft frangipane centers for me to understand exactly why they broke the internet.

Absolutely divine.

However, I did tweak a few ingredients and add an (easy) extra step to this recipe that further elevates their deliciousness even more! Instead of keeping all of that yummy frangipane inside the cookies, we opted to add some ON TOP of them as well. Brilliant, am I right?

The frangipane filling on top adds even more sweet almond flavor to every bite and makes them more like a classic almond croissant. Now we can indulge in the full flavor and texture of a buttery almond croissant without the work of actually making croissants.

Almond Croissant Cookie Ingredients

Wondering what frangipane filling is? It’s a rich, creamy almond-flavored filling popular in French baking yet isn’t complicated to make despite its fancy name. Instead, it comes together in just one bowl with an egg, super-fine almond flour, granulated sugar, salted butter, gold rum, almond extract, and salt.

To obtain a smooth, creamy filling it’s important to use super-fine almond flour. I’ve found that Bob’s Red Mill super-fine almond flour yields the best frangipane filling!

This homemade almond filling is then hidden inside an almond cookie dough that’s made with salted butter, granulated sugar, powdered sugar, an egg, almond extract, baking soda, and salt. In this dough, you’ll also find a combination of cake flour and all-purpose flour as I found that using both delivered almond cookies with the best texture.

Before baking the cookies are topped with sliced almonds and then receive a sweet dusting of powdered sugar once they’re cooled.

My Changes To The Original Viral Cookie Recipe

• Additional rum.
• Additional salt.
• Softened butter instead of melted.
• A mix of cake and all-purpose flour instead of all all-purpose.
• Frangipane inside and on top to be more like the croissants.

How To Make Croissant Cookies with Almond Filling

1. Prepare the frangipane filling by adding super-fine almond flour, granulated sugar, salted butter, gold rum, almond extract, and salt to a medium bowl with a beaten egg.
2. Chill the frangipane filling in the fridge while the cookie dough is prepared.
3. Make the cookie dough by mixing salted butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar together in a large bowl with a rubber spatula.
4. Mix in a large egg and almond extract until fully incorporated.
5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
6. Fold in the flour mixture into the butter mixture until there aren’t any dry ingredient steaks.
7. Assemble the cookies by portioning the dough out using a cookie scoop.
8. Then scoop and roll the frangipane filling into small balls. Set the filling balls onto parchment paper and set aside the leftover filling that will be used as the topping.
9. Roll each cookie dough ball into an oval with a pastry roller and gently peel it from the parchment paper.
10. Place one filling ball into the center of the oval cookie dough and then pinch the dough closed, enveloping the filling in the middle.
11. Then, roll the filled cookie dough ball in the palm of your hands to smooth it out and shape it into the ball.
12. Top each filled cookie ball with a portion of the leftover filling, and then press sliced almonds into the tops.
13. Chill the baking sheet of Almond Croissant Cookies as well as an additional baking sheet.
14. Bake a batch of cookies on the chilled extra baking sheet, rotating the sheet halfway through the baking time.
15. Once they’re finished baking allow the cookies to cool on the pan and then dust them with powdered sugar.

• Softened Butter – You can use softened or melted butter – I like to leave the butter out overnight so it’s really soft.
• Flour – You can use only all-purpose flour in this recipe if desired; we went with a mix to be more in line with what croissants are made with.
• Measuring Ingredients – To bake up the most accurate batch of cookies with the best flavor and texture use a kitchen scale to weigh out the ingredients. This will also prevent dry, crumbly cookies.
• Filling On Top – Topping the cookies with filling makes for better texture while also giving the cookies a more almond croissant appearance.
• Baking Time – For soft, sweet cookies that have slightly golden edges, only bake the cookies for 18 to 19 minutes. We preferred baking them for 22 to 23 minutes for cookies that yielded a more robust caramelized sugar flavor with a crisp exterior and more golden color.

How To Store These Almond Cookies

Place these homemade almond cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper separating the layers or in a Ziploc bag with the excess air squeezed out of it. Store them at room temperature for up to a week.

How To Freeze

Best frozen as dough to be baked. If freezing after baking, do not add powdered sugar. Thaw at room temperature.

More Bakery Style Cookie Recipes

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