Almond Croissant Bites

These Almond Croissant Bites are a melt-in-your-mouth treat with all the flavor of a classic croissant, made easier and naturally nutty with almond flour. Each bite has a tender, buttery center and a golden, crisp edge, topped with a generous sprinkle of toasted sliced almonds for that irresistible crunch. Lightly sweetened and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar, they’re the perfect bite-sized pastry for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon coffee break.

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet Puff Pastry, thawed
• 1 cup Almond Flour
• ½ cup Light Brown Sugar
• ½ cup Salted Butter
• 1 ½ tbsp All Purpose Flour, and additional for rolling the puff pastry
• 1 Large Egg
• 1 tsp Pure Almond Extract
• Pinch of Salt
• ¼ cup Sliced Almonds
• Powdered Sugar for garnish  

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
2. Using a hand mixer, combine almond flour, brown sugar, flour, butter, flour, egg, almond extract, and a pinch of salt. Do not over mix, set aside. 
3. On a lightly floured surface, rollout the puff pastry to an 11×11 square. Cut 4×4 inch squares. Gently press each square into the cavity of a muffin pan.
4. Using a 1 tablespoon scoop, fill each pastry cup with filling.
5. Press a few sliced almonds on top of each.
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown.
7. Remove the pastries from the pan onto a wire rack, and dust with powdered sugar.
8. Enjoy!