1 ½ cups sliced almonds, divided 8 ounces (about 1 cup) almond paste, broken into small pieces ⅓ cup cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ½ teaspoon fine sea salt 8 large day-old croissants, homemade , split horizontally Powdered sugar Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread 1 cup of the sliced almonds in an even layer on a small rimmed baking sheet. Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes, stirring half
