Description
Parisian pastry chefs crafted the cookie croissant (le crookies) with buttery, flaky layers merging classic French technique and American cookie inspiration. Sweet innovation beckons with crisp edges and gooey centers that delight palates craving delectable international dessert magic.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chocolate chunks
- 6–8 butter croissants
Cookie Dough Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (170 grams) butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
Flavor and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, combine softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Whip on medium speed until the mixture becomes airy and pale, approximately 3 minutes.
- Introduce egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture. Mix on low speed until integrated, then increase to medium-high for 1 minute to ensure proper emulsification.
- Incorporate cornstarch, baking soda, and salt into the mixture. Gradually add flour, mixing until fully blended after each addition.
- Gently fold chocolate chunks into the dough, ensuring even distribution throughout the mixture.
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Slice croissants horizontally with a serrated knife, maintaining an attached back edge to create a book-like opening.
- Spread a thin layer of cookie dough inside each croissant, carefully closing them after filling.
- Flatten remaining dough portions and press onto the top and ends of each croissant, creating a complete cookie-croissant hybrid.
- Position croissants on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the cookie dough turns light golden but not overly dark.
- Remove from oven and let crookies rest briefly on the baking sheet before serving while still warm.
Notes
- Precision Matters: Use room temperature butter for smoother, more evenly incorporated cookie dough that ensures a perfect texture.
- Chocolate Selection: Opt for high-quality chocolate chunks or chopped chocolate bars for more intense flavor and better melting properties.
- Customize Easily: Experiment with different mix-ins like nuts, dried fruits, or alternative chocolate types to create unique flavor combinations.
- Storage Hack: These crookies are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for 1-2 days to maintain optimal taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg