Cookie Croissant (Le Crookie)

Buttery, gooey cookie dough studded with chocolate chunks layered in a flaky croissant topped with cookie dough baked to crunchy golden perfection

What is a cookie croissant?

The viral TikTok sensation featuring the cookie dough croissant isn’t a creation from the platform itself. This innovative recipe actually hails from Maison Louvard, a quaint French bakery nestled in Paris. The bakery introduced its newest offering with the description “Croissant pur beurre garnit d’une généreuse pâte à cookie mi-cuite.” Which translates to a buttery croissant with chocolate chip cookie dough inside and on top.

And after a lot of hesitation, I decided to give these a go, and this viral cookie croissant is one thing that won’t disappoint.

Ingredients

• Croissants: The main pastry component of the cookie croissant, providing the flaky, buttery layers that are characteristic of croissants.
• Unsalted Butter: Provides richness, flavor, and moisture to the cookie dough. It also helps create a tender texture in the baked cookie.
• Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the cookie and helps to create a crisp exterior while contributing to browning during baking.
• Brown Sugar: Adds moisture, a hint of caramel flavor, and chewiness to the cookie. It also aids in creating a softer texture compared to granulated sugar.
• Plain Flour: Serves as the main structure of the cookie, providing gluten for the dough to hold together. It also gives the cookie its structure and chewiness.
• Cornstarch: Often used in cookie recipes to create a softer texture by inhibiting gluten formation. It also helps to thicken the dough and promotes a more tender crumb.
• Baking Soda: Acts as a leavening agent, causing the cookie to rise and spread during baking. It also reacts with acidic ingredients (such as brown sugar) to produce carbon dioxide, which helps create a softer texture.
• Egg: Adds moisture, richness, and structure to the cookie dough. It helps bind the ingredients together and contributes to the cookie’s chewiness and tenderness.
• Dark Chocolate: Adds depth of flavor, richness, and texture to the cookie. It melts during baking, creating pockets of gooey chocolate throughout the cookie and providing bursts of intense chocolate flavor.

Tips For The Best Cookie Croissant

• Use cold butter in the cookie dough for a flakier texture: Cold butter helps create flaky layers when it melts during baking. For an extra tender cookie dough filling, ensure the butter is straight from the fridge.
• Sprinkle sea salt on top of the croissants for a balance of sweet and salty flavors: A touch of sea salt enhances the flavors of both the cookie dough and the croissant, providing a delightful contrast to the sweetness.
• Chill the assembled croissants before baking: Chilling the croissants in the fridge for about 10 minutes before baking helps them hold their shape and prevents the cookie dough from spreading too much.

Variations:

• Add caramel or Nutella to the cookie filling for extra indulgence: Adding a swirl of caramel or Nutella inside the cookie dough intensifies the flavor and gives a rich, gooey center to the croissants.
• Try using white or milk chocolate chunks instead of dark chocolate: Swap out dark chocolate with white or milk chocolate for a sweeter, creamier taste. It can completely change the flavor profile and appeal to different preferences.
• Add a swirl of peanut butter to the cookie dough for a nutty twist: Incorporate peanut butter into the dough to add a rich, nutty flavor that pairs well with chocolate. It also adds extra moisture to the filling.

Serving Suggestions:

• Drizzle melted chocolate over the baked croissants for added richness: After baking, drizzle a generous layer of melted chocolate on top to elevate the croissants’ decadence, making them perfect for special occasions or dessert.
• Serve warm with vanilla ice cream for a decadent dessert: Freshly baked cookie croissants pair wonderfully with cold, creamy vanilla ice cream, creating a balance between warm and cool textures.
• Pair with a hot cappuccino or latte for a perfect breakfast treat: These croissants are an indulgent breakfast option. A warm, flaky croissant alongside a frothy cappuccino or latte is a delightful combination for morning enjoyment.

Cookie Croissant (Le Crookie)

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Buttery cookie dough studded with chocolate chunks layered in a flaky croissant topped with cookie dough baked to crunchy golden perfection

• Author: Catherine Zhang
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 4 Crookies 1x
• Category: Bread
• Method: Easy
• Cuisine: French

Ingredients

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• 4 Croissants
• 105g Unsalted butter, chilled and cubed (1/2 cup)
• 50g Granulated sugar (1/4 cup)
• 75g Brown sugar (1/2 cup 2 tbsp)
• 170g All purpose flour (1 1/2 cup 2 tbsp)
• 3 tbsp Cornstarch
• 1/2 tsp Baking soda
• 1 Egg
• 160g Dark chocolate, 40% cocoa, roughly chopped

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 180C/350F
2. Line a baking tray with parchment paper
3. Combine butter, sugar, and brown sugar in a bowl, and beat until well combined
4. Add the eggs and beat until just combined
5. Add the flour, cornstarch, and baking soda, and beat until the dough begins to come together
6. Add the chocolate and mix
7. Slice the croissants in half horizontally, making sure you don’t cut the full way through (you should be able to open the croissant up like a book)
8. Place a scoop of cookie dough in each croissant and use the back of a spoon to spread it out
9. Close the croissants and place flattened pieces of cookie dough on each side of the croissant
10. Place the croissants on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, or until the cookie dough is golden brown
11. Cool for 5 minutes, then enjoy warm!

Catherine Zhang

My name is Catherine, a food blogger and dessert lover. If I look familiar you may have seen me on NETFLIX's Zumbo’s Just Desserts S2! As an Australian-Chinese pastry chef and recipe developer I share recipes and tips on desserts inspired by amazing flavours, fresh produce and of course my Asian background.

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