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Almond Croissant Cookie Bars

Almond Croissant Cookie Bars – A Sweet Slice of Joy

Indulge in Almond Croissant Cookie Bars, a delightful dessert combining buttery crust and almond frangipane filling.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 52 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 37 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: French
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shortbread Crust
  • 1 cup unsalted butter must be softened for easy mixing
  • ½ cup superfine white sugar can substitute with regular granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure extract preferred for best taste
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour important for texture; no direct substitutions suggested
  • pinch salt balances sweetness and enhances flavor
Frangipane (Almond Cream)
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened for easy mixing
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure extract recommended
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract essential ingredient for authenticity
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar regular sugar can be used if superfine is unavailable
  • 2 large eggs must be at room temperature for even mixing
  • 1 cup almond flour no substitutions suggested; essential for texture
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour slightly thickens the frangipane
Assembly
  • 1 cup sliced almonds can substitute with other nuts if desired

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pan by greasing it with butter and lining with parchment paper.
    Almond Croissant Cookie Bars
  2. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in vanilla extract. Combine flour and salt in another bowl, then mix with the butter mixture and press into the prepared pan.
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  3. Bake the crust for about 15 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
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  4. In a mixing bowl, beat together butter, vanilla, almond extract, and sugar. Add eggs, mix well, then fold in almond flour and all-purpose flour.
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  5. Spread the frangipane mixture over the crust. Top with crumbled shortbread dough and sliced almonds. Bake for 35-37 minutes until edges are golden brown.
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  6. Let the bars cool completely in the pan. Dust with powdered sugar, slice, and serve.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 30mgPotassium: 80mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store the bars in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat in the microwave if desired.

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