Almond Croissants (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1/2 cup sliced almonds.
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6 croissants.
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1/4 cup water.
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1/4 cup granulated sugar.
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1 tablespoon dark rum or 1 teaspoon vanilla.
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1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour.
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1 large egg.
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1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
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1 cup almond flour.
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Powdered sugar for dusting.
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1 cup powdered sugar.
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened.
# Instructions:
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Warm up your oven to 350°F and get a baking sheet ready.
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Combine sugar, water, and rum in a saucepan. Let the sugar melt.
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Whisk together almond flour, regular flour, and salt for the frangipane.
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Beat butter and powdered sugar to make it creamy.
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Mix the egg and almond extract into the butter blend.
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Carefully stir the dry ingredients into the butter mix till it's smooth.
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Cut the croissants open in half and coat them with syrup.
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Spoon about 2.5 tablespoons of frangipane into each croissant.
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Put 1.5 tablespoons of frangipane on top and scatter almond slices on them.
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Bake them for 20 minutes or till the almonds turn golden.
# Notes:
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They’re best enjoyed on the day they’re made.
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The frangipane can be made ahead of time.
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Make sure butter is at room temp.
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Store the croissants at room temperature.