Description
Indulgent chocolate croissant cookies blend French pastry elegance with classic cookie comfort. Buttery layers and rich chocolate create an irresistible treat you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (175 g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips, finely chopped
Secondary Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Cream together butter and cream cheese in a spacious mixing bowl until achieving a silky, uniform consistency with no visible lumps.
- Gently incorporate flour and salt into the creamy mixture, stirring methodically until a tender, pliable dough emerges.
- Segment the dough into two equal portions, shaping each into a compact disk.
- Encase each disk securely in transparent plastic wrap, ensuring no air pockets remain.
- Chill the wrapped dough disks in the refrigerator for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing the ingredients to rest and flavor to develop.
- The resting period will help the dough firm up, making it easier to handle and roll during the next preparation stages.
Notes
- Chill the dough thoroughly to ensure a flaky, tender texture that mimics traditional croissant layers.
- Use high-quality chocolate with at least 60% cocoa content for a rich, intense flavor that elevates the cookie’s taste.
- Roll the dough on a lightly floured surface to prevent sticking and maintain the delicate structure of the cookies.
- For gluten-free alternatives, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg