Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of almond croissants and chewy cookie bars with these Vegan Almond Croissant Cookie Bars. Perfect for a sweet treat that’s plant-based and bursting with nutty flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup vegan butter, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds
- 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar
Cookies:
Topping:
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, almond flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, beat vegan butter and powdered sugar until creamy. Mix in maple syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until a soft dough forms. Fold in sliced almonds.
- Prepare pan and bake: Press the dough into the pan, sprinkle with slivered almonds and turbinado sugar, then bake for 22–25 minutes until golden. Cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Add a dusting of powdered sugar for a bakery-style finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
