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Tara's Tasty Treats

Almond Croissant Cookies

almond croissant cookies.

Ingredients

  • 150 g almond flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • pinch salt
  • 3 tsp almond essence
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 tbsp date purée (or sweetener of choice)
  • chocolate chips (for topping)
  • flaked almonds (for topping)
  • icing sugar (for dusting)

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, mix together the almond flour, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Add the almond essence, eggs, and date purée, then mix until a dough forms.

  4. 4

    Refrigerate the dough for 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the lined baking tray, leaving space between each one.

  6. 6

    Gently smooth each scoop into a disc shape. Top with chocolate chips and flaked almonds.

  7. 7

    Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown around the edges.

  8. 8

    Allow to cool slightly, then finish with a dusting of icing sugar for that bakery-style touch.