This almond croissant blondies recipe is what all almond croissant lovers dream of. It combines the buttery, chewy blondie bar experience with the almond croissant flavors thanks to the almond frangipane and sliced almond toppings.
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!
- Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl add the softened butter and the brown sugar.
- Whisk in the egg, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Mix in the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, so the flour, baking powder, salt, and almond flour and mix until combined.
- Spread this easy blondie batter into the prepared pan into an even layer then top with dollops of the frangipane filing.
- Swirl around the creamy filling with an offset spatula then top with the sliced almonds and bake in the preheated oven.
- Allow the blondies to cool down completely before adding a generous dusting of icing sugar on top.
Make the almond paste
- Cream the softened butter with the white sugar in a medium bowl.
- Add in an egg yolk, vanilla extract, and almond extract and mix to combine. Add in the orange zest if using now.
- Mix in the almond flour, and salt until you form a paste.
- 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.
The Best Almond Frangipane Blondies
Almond Croissant Blondies
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg at room temperature
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 & ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- ⅓ cup almond flour
- ½ cup sliced almonds to top the blondies
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Frangipane
- 4 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon almond extract
- ¼ teaspoon orange zest optional but helps elevate the croissant blondies
- ⅔ cup almond flour
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Make the frangipane
- Cream the butter, and white sugar sugar together.4 tablespoon butter, ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Mix in the egg yolk, orange zest, vanilla extract, and almond extract together.1 egg yolk, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon almond extract, ¼ teaspoon orange zest
- Fold in salt, and almond flour until a paste forms. Set aside.⅔ cup almond flour, pinch of salt
Make the blondies
- In a large bowl, mix the softened butter and brown sugar until well combined.½ cup unsalted butter, 1 cup light brown sugar
- Add the egg, and almond extract, and mix until smooth.1 large egg, ¼ teaspoon almond extract, 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Add the flour, baking powder, salt, and almond flour and stir until just combined. Do not over-mix.¼ teaspoon salt, 1 & ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon baking powder, ⅓ cup almond flour
- Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. top with the frangipane then swirl using a wooden skewer. Top with the sliced almonds½ cup sliced almonds
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly firm.
- Allow the blondies to cool in the pan before dusting with powdered sugar, and slicing into squares.Powdered sugar
Nutrition
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Heather
I doubled the recipe and for some reason mine took forever to cook, I don’t know if it’s because I used a glass pan?
Chahinez
That could affect the bake time or how close your dish is to the heat source in the oven. I hope they still turned out good for you at least 🙂
CToth
A+++
This was excellent, looked beautiful and turned out perfectly. I subbed Einkorn flour for the regular flour and used 2/3 cup brown sugar instead of 1 cup. It was sooo good, we absolutely loved it. Especially nice with a cup of tea.
It will be in our regular dessert rotation.
Thank you for a wonderful recipe.
Chahinez
Yay!! I love to hear it. I am glad the substitution worked out 🙂
Abbey
Can I substitute almond meal for the almond flour ?
Chahinez
Yes, you can substitute almond meal for almond flour but it will slightly change the texture.
Almond flour gives a smoother, more-cakey texture while Almond meal will make the blondies a bit denser and grainier since it’s coarser.
If you don’t mind a more rustic texture, you can swap them 1:1 without major issues. For a closer match, try pulsing the almond meal in a blender or food processor to make it finer.
Becky
I look forward to making these! Please note that the granulated sugar quantity in the frangipane section indicates 50g or 1/2 c. I plan to use 50g because I think you are more likely to use metric, but that is only 1/4 cup.
Chahinez
Thank you for catching that! You are right in your assumption. Just fixed it 🙂
Debbie
I don’t see the recipe part for the frangipani?? What did I miss?
Chahinez
The specific instructions are in the recipe card at the bottom of the article 🙂
Trish
These sound wonderful. I can’t waitto make them. I have a friend that’s gluten free. Can this recipe be altered to maje it gluten free?
Thanks
Chahinez
It can, as long as you’re using a gluten-free flour blend that includes binding ingredients like xanthan gum.
KB
Think of making these but I’m confused on the amount of sugar for the frangipane…the us is 1/2 cup but then for grams it’s 50..that’s not correct conversion so which is it?? Thanks! Excited to try
Chahinez
Hi there! Not sure why it says 1/2 cup, it’s supposed to be a 1/4 cup.
Val
Could I use regular flour?
Chahinez
Yes you can replace the amount of almond flour with regular flour if you want.
Lucia Castelo
These turned out great! I like sharing with my neighbors and everyone loved them. Thank you.
Chahinez
Absolutely, I am glad everyone enjoyed them!
Raadhiya
Great recipe. Good texture. Followed as is. Amazing. Already ate half of the brownie and it was made today!
Chahinez
I am so glad you like them!
greta
i love almond croissants, and these turned out incredible! some notes: mine took closer to 38 minutes baking, i used 180g of brown sugar for the blondie base and 75g of white sugar for the frangipane, definitely include the orange zest!
Chahinez
Glad you liked it and thanks for sharing what worked for you!
NoreneA
I made these today and they are excellent! They definitely taste a bit like an almond croissant & which I love. I had to make an adjustment as I didn’t have enough almond flour for both. the bar & the frangipane. I had almond paste (from last year!) which I warmed /softened with a bit of cream, butter, powdered sugar, then added the orange zest & pinch of salt. Next time I make them I’ll for sure make the frangipane. I love how most of her recipes are easy, without a crazy long ingredient list. Thanks so much for another great recipe!
Chahinez
Thank you so much for giving these a try!