Description
These Almond Croissant Muffins are a delightful fusion of a classic croissant and a fluffy muffin, with the rich flavor of almonds in every bite. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat with a cup of coffee.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- 2 tablespoons almond paste, crumbled (optional for richer flavor)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a 12-cup muffin tin.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, almond flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the melted butter, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and almond extract until smooth.
- Mix wet and dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
- Add almond paste: Gently fold in the almond paste if using.
- Fill muffin cups: Divide the batter among the muffin cups and top with sliced almonds.
- Bake: Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let cool in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- For a croissant-like experience, try splitting the muffins and adding butter or almond cream.
- These muffins freeze well and reheat beautifully in the oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 muffin
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
