Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of a buttery almond croissant and a moist muffin with these easy-to-make Almond Croissant Muffins. Perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat with your coffee!
Ingredients
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Croissant Muffins:
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for dusting)
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds (for topping)
- powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a muffin tin.
- Prepare the filling: Mix almond flour, sugar, butter, egg, almond extract, and salt until smooth.
- Prepare the dough: Roll out and cut crescent dough, press into muffin cups.
- Add filling: Spoon almond filling into each cup, top with sliced almonds.
- Bake: Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden.
- Finish: Cool slightly, dust with powdered sugar, and serve.
Notes
- Enhance the almond flavor with a teaspoon of amaretto in the filling.
- Puff pastry can be used instead of crescent dough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
