Almond Croissants
"Here's the hack: buy Kirkland butter croissants, split them, fill with almond cream, rebake, and you've got bakery-style almond croissants for a fraction of the price. This is literally what bakeries do with their day-old croissants."
Costco Copycat — This is a homemade version of the Costco Bakery item. See it in store →
The Game Plan
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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**Almond cream:** Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg, then fold in almond flour, all-purpose flour, almond extract, and salt.
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**Simple syrup:** Heat sugar and water in a small saucepan until sugar dissolves.
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Slice each croissant in half horizontally. Brush the cut sides with simple syrup.
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Spread 2 tablespoons of almond cream on the bottom half. Replace the top. Spread another tablespoon of almond cream on top of the croissant. Press sliced almonds into it.
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Bake 12-15 minutes until the almond cream is golden and set.
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Dust with powdered sugar while warm.
