How to Make the Perfect Crookie Croissant Cookie
French-American Fusion · Medium · 38 min · 4 servings
A flaky buttery croissant stuffed with gooey chocolate chip cookie dough and baked until golden. This viral mashup delivers the best of both worlds in every single bite.
Why this recipe works
This Crookie Croissant Cookie recipe has been crafted to deliver restaurant-quality results in your home kitchen. At just 38 minutes from start to finish, it fits perfectly into a busy schedule without sacrificing flavor. Each serving comes in at 520 calories with 7g of protein, making it a balanced choice for any meal.
What you will need
This recipe uses 10 simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store:
- 4 whole store-bought croissants
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 whole large egg
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.25 tsp salt
Step by step instructions
Step 1: Make the Cookie Dough
Beat butter with both sugars until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla and mix well. Stir in flour baking soda and salt until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips. Do not overmix the dough.
Step 2: Prepare the Croissants
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Using a serrated knife slice each croissant along the side lengthwise leaving a hinge so it opens like a book. Do not cut all the way through.
Step 3: Stuff and Top the Croissants
Spoon about 3 tablespoons of cookie dough inside each croissant. Press gently to close. Place additional cookie dough on top of each croissant pressing it lightly to adhere.
Step 4: Bake Until Golden
Place stuffed croissants on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the cookie dough on top is golden and the croissant is warmed through and slightly crisp.
Step 5: Cool and Serve
Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before serving. The interior will be gooey and melty. Serve warm for the best experience.
Easy substitutions
Missing an ingredient? Here are some swaps that work perfectly:
- semi-sweet chocolate chips → dark chocolate chunks or peanut butter chips
- store-bought croissants → homemade croissants for a more elevated result
- unsalted butter → salted butter and omit the added salt
Common mistakes to avoid
Watch out for these pitfalls that can affect your results:
- Overfilling the croissant causes the dough to spill out and burn on the pan
- Baking at too high a temperature makes the outside burn before the inside heats through
- Using cold butter in the dough results in a lumpy mixture that does not bake evenly
Nutrition facts
Per serving: 520 calories, 7g protein, 58g carbs, 29g fat, 2g fiber.
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