Cookie Croissant Fusion Pastry (Printable)

Flaky croissants filled with melty chocolate chip cookie dough for a rich breakfast or dessert treat.

# Ingredient List:

→ Croissants

01 - 6 large all-butter croissants (fresh or day-old)

→ Cookie Dough

02 - 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
04 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
07 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
09 - 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
10 - 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

→ Finishing

11 - 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
12 - Icing sugar, for dusting (optional)

# How to Prepare:

01 - Set oven to 350°F (180°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, beat together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
03 - Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until the ingredients are fully combined.
04 - Sift the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and fine sea salt into the bowl and mix until just integrated.
05 - Gently fold the semi-sweet chocolate chips into the cookie dough batter.
06 - Slice each croissant horizontally, cutting only partially so they open like a book without separating fully.
07 - Spoon 2 to 3 tablespoons of cookie dough into the center of each croissant, pressing slightly to spread evenly.
08 - Fold croissants closed and brush the exterior lightly with the beaten egg.
09 - Place the filled croissants on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 16 to 18 minutes until golden and the cookie dough is set yet soft inside.
10 - Allow croissants to cool slightly before optionally dusting with icing sugar. Serve warm to enjoy maximum gooey texture.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The contrast between crispy, buttery croissant layers and soft, melting cookie dough inside is genuinely addictive.
  • They come together in under 35 minutes, making them perfect for when you want something impressive without spending all morning in the kitchen.
  • Warm from the oven with that golden exterior and oozing chocolate, they feel like an indulgence you're getting away with.
02 -
  • Don't skip the baking soda—it's what makes the cookie dough rise slightly in the oven and prevents it from being dense and heavy.
  • If your croissants are very fresh and puffy, they might puff even more in the oven; watch them closely the first time you make these so you know how your oven behaves.
03 -
  • If your croissants are starting to dry out, don't worry—day-old croissants actually hold their shape better when filled and can be revived beautifully in the oven.
  • The egg wash is your friend; don't skip it or skimp on it, because it's what creates that shiny, professional-looking golden exterior that makes these feel special.
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