Description
Indulgent chocolate croissant cookies blend French pastry elegance with classic cookie comfort. Buttery layers and rich chocolate create a delightful treat that transports taste buds to Parisian patisseries with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (175 g) semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips, finely chopped
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 tbsps granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: Blend butter and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth and creamy, ensuring no lumps remain. Gradually fold in flour and salt, kneading gently to create a cohesive, soft dough.
- Chill and Shape: Divide the dough into two equal rounds, wrapping each tightly in plastic film. Refrigerate for at least an hour to allow the ingredients to settle and the dough to firm up, which enhances its rollability and flavor development.
- Chocolate Preparation: While dough chills, finely chop chocolate into uniform pieces, preparing for the filling stage. Toast chopped nuts (if using) in a dry skillet until fragrant and golden brown.
- Rolling and Filling: On a lightly floured surface, roll each dough disk into a thin, circular shape. Sprinkle chocolate pieces and toasted nuts evenly across the surface, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Cutting and Shaping: Slice the circular dough into triangular wedges, similar to pizza slices. Carefully roll each triangle from the wide end towards the point, creating a croissant-like shape with the chocolate tucked inside.
- Final Baking: Arrange shaped cookies on a parchment-lined baking sheet, ensuring spacing between each. Brush with egg wash for a golden, glossy finish. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 15-18 minutes until edges turn a delicate golden brown.
- Cooling and Finishing: Transfer baked cookies to a wire rack, allowing them to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar for an elegant, final touch that enhances their visual appeal and adds a subtle sweetness.
Notes
- Chill Dough Thoroughly: Refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour to ensure optimal texture and prevent spreading during baking, which helps maintain the delicate croissant-like structure.
- Handle Dough Gently: Work with cold dough quickly and minimally to prevent butter from warming up, preserving the flaky, layered texture characteristic of croissant-inspired cookies.
- Watch Butter Temperature: Use cold butter and cream cheese for the most consistent and tender cookie results, preventing greasy or flat cookies.
- Rolling Technique Matters: Roll dough on a lightly floured surface with gentle, even pressure to maintain the delicate layers and prevent tough cookies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg