Cookie Croissant: The Ultimate Bakery-Style Dessert You Can Make at Home
Indulge in the heavenly delight of Cookie Croissants, the ultimate bakery-style dessert that combines the flaky texture of croissants with a rich cookie dough filling. Perfect for any occasion, these decadent pastries are sure to impress your guests or elevate your breakfast experience. With customizable flavors and an easy-to-follow recipe, you can create a stunning treat that looks and tastes like it came from a professional bakery. Whether served warm with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt or drizzled with chocolate sauce, these cookie-filled croissants are a delightful fusion of textures and flavors that will leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Bakery-style
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large butter croissants
- 1 cup chocolate chip cookie dough (homemade or high-quality store-bought)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon milk or cream
- Flaky sea salt (for finishing)
Instructions
- If using homemade dough, brown the butter for extra flavor and let it cool slightly before mixing.
- Scoop golf ball-sized portions of cookie dough and chill until firm but pliable.
- Cut a slit in each croissant and gently open it to create a pocket.
- Insert the chilled cookie dough into each croissant, pressing gently toward the center.
- Place filled croissants on a baking tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven and bake until golden brown.
- Sprinkle lightly with flaky salt while warm and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant (75g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg