Classic Almond Croissants (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar.
02 - 1/4 cup water.
03 - 1 tablespoon dark rum or 1 teaspoon vanilla.
04 - 1 cup almond flour.
05 - 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour.
06 - 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt.
07 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened.
08 - 1 cup powdered sugar.
09 - 1 large egg.
10 - 1/2 teaspoon almond extract.
11 - 6 croissants.
12 - 1/2 cup sliced almonds.
13 - Powdered sugar for dusting.

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line baking sheet.
02 - Heat sugar, water, rum until dissolved.
03 - Mix almond flour, flour, salt for frangipane.
04 - Blend butter and powdered sugar until smooth.
05 - Add egg and almond extract to butter mixture.
06 - Fold in flour mixture until smooth.
07 - Split croissants, brush with syrup.
08 - Spread 2.5 tbsp frangipane inside each croissant.
09 - Top with 1.5 tbsp frangipane, sprinkle almonds.
10 - Bake 20 minutes until almonds toast.

# Notes:

01 - Best served same day.
02 - Can prepare frangipane ahead.
03 - Use room temperature butter.
04 - Store at room temperature.

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