Almond Bear Claws
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 13, 2026Share
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0.33333334326744 cup almond paste
2.75 cups ground almonds
0.5 cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
2 tablespoons butter
2 egg whites
0.5 teaspoon almond extract
2 teaspoons amaretto liqueur
3 pounds puff pastry
1 egg
1 tablespoon water
3 tablespoons sliced almonds, for garnish
3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar for dusting
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Step 1 (Beat 0.33333334326744 cup almond paste in a large bowl with an electric mixer until it breaks apart. Add 2.75 cups ground almonds, 0.5 cup white sugar, and 1 pinch salt. Mix until the almond paste is smooth. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter, 2 egg whites, 0.5 teaspoon almond extract, and 2 teaspoons amaretto liqueur until fluffy. Set aside.)
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Step 2 (Roll out half of the 3 pounds puff pastry on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle that is 8 inches wide and 1/4 inch thick. Trim the edges and cut in half lengthwise to make two 4 inch wide strips.)
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Step 3 (Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.)
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Step 4 (Fill a pastry bag halfway with the almond filling and pipe a stripe down the center of each strip. Whisk 1 egg and 1 tablespoon water. Brush onto one edge of each strip. Fold each strip over the filling and press gently to seal. Brush with egg wash and sprinkle 3 tablespoons sliced almonds on top. Cut into 3 to 4 inch pieces and make 1/2 inch slits into the sealed edge. Place the bear claws at least 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Refrigerate and repeat with the second half of the dough.)
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Step 5 (Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the almonds are toasted and the pastry is golden brown. Cool and dust with 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar before serving.)
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 419 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 26g
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Saturated Fat 7g
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Cholesterol 10mg
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Sodium 157mg
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Total Carbohydrate 36g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 10g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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