Cheat’s Chocolate Almond Croissant

4 croissants (non fresh croissants work best), sliced but leaving a hinge (a bread knife works best)

icing sugar, for dusting

50g plus 1 tbs caster sugar

2 tsp vanilla extract

50 g ground almonds

50-100g flaked almonds

1/4 tsp salt

40g unsalted butter, at room temperature, roughly chopped

2 eggs, at room temperature.

1 egg, at room temperature, lightly whisked

1/4 cup dark chocolate chips