Cookie Croissant (Le Crookies)
Cookie Croissant (Le Crookies) is a viral Paris-inspired dessert combining a buttery, flaky croissant with gooey chocolate chip cookie dough for a crispy, chewy, melt-in-your-mouth treat!
Equipment
- Saucepan
- Mixing Bowls
- Whisk
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
Ingredients
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup salted butter browned
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips plus more for topping
Assembly
- 5 butter croissants store-bought or bakery-style
- sea salt for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Melt butter over low heat in a saucepan until browned. Let cool slightly.
- Whisk sugars into browned butter, then add egg and vanilla. Mix well.
- Whisk together flour and baking soda separately. Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients, then fold in chocolate chips.
- Slice croissants in half horizontally. Fill with 2 tablespoons of cookie dough. Close the croissant gently.
- Top croissants with another 2 tablespoons cookie dough and sprinkle more chocolate chips on top.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Arrange crookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until golden brown and gooey inside. Garnish with sea salt if desired.
Notes
Best enjoyed warm. Use high-quality croissants for maximum flakiness. Adjust baking time slightly if you want them extra gooey (8–9 minutes).