Viral Crookie Hybrid Treat (Printer View)

A luscious blend of flaky pastry and chocolatey filling creating an irresistible dessert experience.

# Components:

→ Croissant Dough

01 - 1 sheet (8.8 oz) ready-made all-butter puff pastry or croissant dough, thawed if frozen

→ Cookie Filling

02 - 1/2 cup (4 oz) unsalted butter, softened
03 - 1/2 cup (3.5 oz) light brown sugar
04 - 1/4 cup (1.75 oz) granulated sugar
05 - 1 large egg
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
07 - 1 1/4 cups (5.3 oz) all-purpose flour
08 - 1/2 tsp baking soda
09 - 1/4 tsp salt
10 - 2/3 cup (6 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips

→ Optional Topping

11 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
12 - Extra semi-sweet chocolate chips for garnish

# Method:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
02 - In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
03 - Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined.
04 - Add all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to the mixture and stir until just combined. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips gently.
05 - Roll out croissant dough on a lightly floured surface and cut into 8 triangles as per traditional croissant shaping.
06 - Place about one tablespoon of cookie dough at the wide end of each croissant triangle. Roll up from the wide end, fully enrobing the cookie dough within the dough.
07 - Place assembled crookies seam side down on the prepared tray. Optionally brush with beaten egg and sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top.
08 - Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until pastries are golden brown and fully cooked through.
09 - Allow crookies to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving to achieve optimal texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The croissant layers get impossibly flaky while the cookie inside turns into a molten river of chocolate
  • They are easier to make than they look, especially with store bought dough
02 -
  • Overfilling the dough makes it burst open in the oven, so stick to one tablespoon per croissant
  • Warm filling is dangerous, so let them cool at least 10 minutes or you will burn your tongue on molten chocolate
03 -
  • Chill the cookie dough for 15 minutes if it feels too sticky to handle
  • Use a sharp knife or pizza wheel to cut the pastry triangles so the layers do not squish
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