Description
Delight in these Vegan Almond Croissant Cookie Bars, inspired by the rich, nutty flavors of traditional almond croissants. These buttery, slightly sweet cookie bars combine almond flour and all-purpose flour with maple syrup and coconut oil for a moist texture, topped with crunchy sliced almonds and a dusting of powdered sugar. Perfect for a dairy-free French-inspired dessert that’s easy to make and sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups almond flour
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons slivered almonds (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 tablespoon plant-based milk (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easier.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients: In a large bowl, combine almond flour, all-purpose flour, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, almond extract, and sea salt. Stir thoroughly until a soft dough forms, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form the base: Press the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan to create an even layer for cookie bars.
- Add almond topping: Sprinkle the sliced almonds evenly over the dough and gently press them into the surface to ensure they adhere during baking.
- Brush with plant-based milk: Lightly brush the top of the dough and almonds with plant-based milk to help the almonds brown beautifully while baking.
- Bake: Place the pan in the oven and bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden and the center is firmly set.
- Cool: Remove the pan from the oven and allow the cookie bars to cool completely in the pan, which helps them set properly and makes cutting easier.
- Final touches: Once cool, sprinkle the top with slivered almonds and dust with powdered sugar if desired for a sweet finish.
- Serve: Cut into 9 bars and enjoy your vegan almond croissant cookie bars as a delicious dessert or snack.
Notes
- These cookie bars capture the essence of almond croissants with nutty, buttery, and slightly sweet flavors.
- For enhanced flavor, toast the almonds lightly before adding them to the dough and topping.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature; they stay fresh for up to 3 days.
