The Holidays are near and this is perfect for holiday entertaining and gifting. This recipe was given to us by John’s sister, Suzanne, and of course we had to add the Cajunville touch to it. This recipe may become a holiday tradition for you and your family.
Mais C’est Bon!
Enjoy!!
Ingredients:
1 bag premade mini croissants (about 20)
7 Tbl butter
½ cup sugar
1 cup almond flour
1 Tbl all purpose flour
Pinch of salt
1 egg
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp pure almond extract
8-12 oz sliced almonds
Powdered sugar for sprinkling
Heat Oven – convection oven to 325 or conventional oven to 350
Soften butter
Combine butter & sugar
Add salt and flours
Mix until incorporated and smooth
Add egg, vanilla & almond extract
Mix until well combined
Cut Croissants in half lengthways
Spread a layer on croissant bottom, about 1 tsp
Place croissant top on
Spread mixture on top
Cover top with almonds
Place on baking sheet lined with parchment paper
Bake for 15-20 min (we bake for 15 min)
Remove from oven and place on cooling rack
Sprinkle powdered sugar over top of croissants
Enjoy!
