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Crookies

French-American · Dessert · Easy

Crookies

Total
25 min
Prep
10 min
Serves
4
Calories
570
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Buttery croissants bake again with a thin layer of chocolate chip cookie dough, giving crisp pastry edges and a soft, chocolate-studded middle.

Two bakery textures meet in Crookies: flaky croissant layers around a warm cookie center, with a little extra dough baked on top. Keeping that dough thin lets the center heat through before the pastry becomes too dark.

Use day-old, full-size croissants and refrigerated cookie dough labeled safe to eat raw as well as suitable for baking. That choice keeps the soft center intentional without relying on undercooked homemade flour and egg.

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Method

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment and split the croissants horizontally, leaving a hinge.

  2. Divide the chocolate chip cookie dough into 4 portions. Flatten three-quarters of each portion into a thin layer inside a croissant, then flatten the remaining quarter over its top.

  3. Bake for until the cookie tops are golden at the edges and set on the surface. Loosely cover with foil if the croissants darken too quickly.

  4. Rest for so the soft centers settle. Sift the powdered sugar lightly over the tops before serving.

Forkue tips

  • Keep the filling about 1/4 inch thick; a thick lump of dough stays cold in the middle while the croissant browns.

Storing and reheating

Keep covered at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate for 3 days. Reheat in a 325°F oven until the pastry crisps again and the chocolate softens.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

570Calories
8gProtein
67gCarbs
30gFat

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Crookies: FAQ

Can I use homemade cookie dough?

Yes, but use a version made for eating raw with heat-treated flour and no raw egg. Standard raw cookie dough needs a fully cooked center, which can overbrown the croissant.

Can I assemble them ahead?

Yes. Fill and refrigerate them for up to 1 day, then bake when ready to serve. Give chilled pastries a few extra minutes and watch the tops closely.

How do I store and reheat Crookies?

Keep covered at room temperature for 1 day or refrigerate for 3 days. Reheat in a 325°F oven until the pastry crisps again and the chocolate softens.

How long does Crookies take?

About 25 min in total: 10 min prep and 15 min cooking.

What do I need to make Crookies?

The key ingredients are croissants and chocolate chip cookie dough, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Crookies?

Keep the filling about 1/4 inch thick; a thick lump of dough stays cold in the middle while the croissant browns.

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