The Best Almond Croissant Blondies Recipe with Frangipane

It is made with brown sugar and almond blondie paste and topped with a homemade almond croissant filling and sliced almonds. The whole thing is topped with a dusting of powdered sugar to give it that almond croissant vibe.

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This is the best almond croissant blondies recipe!

The classic almond croissant is loved by so many because of its deep almond flavors, buttery notes, and crunchy croissant. Since I didn’t have croissants on hand to recreate this delicious French pastry, I decided to take it upon myself to make something easy that all of us can recreate in the comfort of our own kitchen but still have it give off those almond croissant flavors.

I also added a bit of orange zest to the frangipane layer to add extra depth of flavor and a pop of freshness. Don’t worry, though. It can be completely omitted if you’re not a citrus person.

Ingredients for this almond croissant blondies recipe

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this almond frangipane blondie recipe. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements. 

• Butter: You can use salted or unsalted butter for this almond blondie recipe. 
• Brown sugar: We are using brown sugar to add extra depth in the blondie base of this recipe. It also adds extra moisture to keep our blondies extra chewy. 
• Granulated sugar: The white sugar is used to make the frangipane cream that will be using to top the bond base. 
• Eggs: We are using large eggs for this recipe. One will go into the blondie batter, and for the second, we will only need the egg yolk. 
• Vanilla extract and Almond extract: These will embody the flavors of the almond croissant 
• All-purpose flour: Regular all-purpose flour works great in this recipe. 
• Almond flour 
• Salt: I like to use a little kosher salt to help balance out the sweetness of the blondies. 
• Sliced almonds: This will be used to top out blondies before them go into the oven. 
• Powdered sugar: The addition of powdered sugar will give this sweet treat even more of an almond croissant vibe. It is an optional ingredient but definitely worth it to make your treat look that much cuter!
• Orange zest (optional)

How to make this almond croissant blondies recipe

This is how you can make this frangipane blondie recipe. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions! 

1. Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside. 
2. In a large bowl add the softened butter and the brown sugar. 
3. Whisk in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract. 
4. Mix in the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, so the flour, baking powder, salt, and almond flour and mix until combined. 
5. Spread this easy blondie batter into the prepared pan into an even layer then top with dollops of the frangipane filing. 
6. Swirl around the creamy filling with an offset spatula then top with the sliced almonds and bake in the preheated oven. 
7. Allow the blondies to cool down completely before adding a generous dusting of icing sugar on top. 

Make the almond paste

1. Cream the softened butter with the white sugar in a medium bowl.  
2. Add in an egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract and mix to combine. Add in the orange zest if using now.
3. Mix in the almond flour, and salt until you form a paste. 
4. Top the blondies with this frangipane filling, almond slices, and bake.

Why you need to make this recipe!

• This recipe is easy to make and only uses a handful of simple ingredients.
• It is much easier than making homemade almond croissants from scraps and will be ready in less than an hour!
• This recipe uses an almond blondie base that is topped with that almond filling that usually goes into the almond croissant so it will definitely deliver as far as taste goes. 
• It is such a versatile recipe that you can make for any holidays to impress your family and friends or just as a fun weeknight baking project.  

Frequently asked questions – FAQ

How to store almond croissant blondies?

These cookie bars can be store in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature. 

To store them for longer place the bars into the fridge and store for up to a week. 

Can I freeze these blondies?

Of course! These blondies can be stored a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. 

Once you are ready to enjoy this the dessert, microwaving a slice for a few second would be a great way to get it gooey gooey again. You can alternatively place the blondies in the fridge overnight or on the counter for a few hours until they’re fully thawed.

Does this almond croissant blondies recipe have any croissants in it?

Actually, no it doesn’t.

I know the title of the recipe says almond croissant blondies but I guess they could also be called almond frangipane blondies because they are made with a buttery blondie base that we spread at the bottom of the pan then we top it all with the same filling that would go inside of the actual almond croissant. To tie it all together we also use sliced almonds on top and a dusting of powdered sugar. 

What to serve with this almond croissant blondies recipe?

This is a delicious cookie bar to have on its own but here are some of my favorite things to top it with. 

• Coffee
• London Fog
• Hot tea
• vanilla milk

​The best part is that this recipe is perfect to make for the holidays to impress everyone, but it can also be made any time you are craving an almond dessert. 

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