Cookie Croissant Craze
Experience a delightful fusion of flaky croissants and chewy chocolate chip cookies in this easy-to-make recipe. Perfect for a sweet breakfast or dessert treat!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or milk chocolate
Assembly Ingredients
- 4 large croissants store-bought or homemade, day-old is best
- 1 tablespoon egg wash 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Cookie Dough Preparation
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes, or until firm enough to handle.
Assembly and Baking
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut each croissant in half horizontally to create a top and bottom layer.0.75 cup unsalted butter
- Spoon about 2 tablespoons of cookie dough onto the bottom half of each croissant, spreading it evenly.0.75 cup unsalted butter
- Place the top half of the croissant over the cookie dough.
- Brush the tops of the assembled cookie croissants with egg wash.0.75 cup unsalted butter
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the cookie dough is golden brown and cooked through, and the croissants are warmed and slightly crisp.
- Let cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving.
Notes
These cookie croissants are best enjoyed warm. You can also add a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the cookie dough before baking for an extra touch of flavor.