Cookie Croissant

Flaky butter croissants stuffed with chocolate chip cookie dough create an indulgent treat that marries French pastry elegance with American comfort food. This viral sensation from Paris bakery Maison Louvard delivers the perfect balance of textures—crisp, layered exterior giving way to a gooey, chocolate-studded center. The contrast between the delicate, airy croissant and rich, slightly underbaked cookie dough creates a truly memorable dessert experience worth every calorie.

I tried making these for a Sunday brunch with friends, and the moment they bit into the warm pastries with molten chocolate chunks, conversation stopped completely. Everyone just closed their eyes and savored the experience. One friend actually drove across town the following weekend to ask if I had made more!

Premium Ingredients

• All-purpose flour: provides the perfect structure for cookie dough that remains slightly soft after baking
• Unsalted butter: allows complete control over salt content while contributing rich flavor to both components
• Brown sugar: adds moisture and caramel notes that complement the buttery croissant beautifully
• Granulated sugar: balances the brown sugar and helps create the perfect cookie texture
• Large eggs: bind ingredients while adding richness and contributing to the soft interior
• Pure vanilla extract: enhances all other flavors with its complex aromatic profile
• Baking soda and baking powder: work together to create the ideal cookie dough consistency
• Semi-sweet chocolate chips: offer the perfect balance of sweetness and chocolate intensity
• Quality butter croissants: provide the essential flaky layers that make this dessert special
• Kosher salt: enhances all flavors without overwhelming, creating perfect sweet-savory balance

Baking Process

Prepare Your Space:

Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Combine Dry Elements:

Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly distributed.

Create Butter Base:

Place softened butter in a large mixing bowl with both sugars and beat for a full two minutes until light and creamy.

Add Moisture Slowly:

Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition until just combined.

Blend Carefully:

Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture on low speed, mixing just until combined.

Incorporate Chocolate:

Fold chocolate chips gently into the dough using a spatula.

Prepare Croissants:

Use a serrated knife to slice croissants horizontally, creating a hinged pastry that opens like a book.

Fill Generously:

Place 2-3 tablespoons of cookie dough inside each croissant, spreading it somewhat thinly across the interior.

Top Artistically:

Add additional cookie dough to the top of each croissant, gently pressing to adhere.

Bake To Perfection:

Space filled croissants several inches apart on your prepared baking sheet and bake for approximately 12 minutes.

Cool Slightly:

Transfer baked pastries to a wire rack and allow to cool for at least 10 minutes.

Finish Beautifully:

Dust cooled pastries lightly with powdered sugar just before serving.

I became fascinated with these after seeing them repeatedly on my social media feed. After making my first batch, I understood why people were traveling across Paris just to try them. My husband, who typically prefers savory foods, now requests these for special occasions. The way the butter from the croissant infuses the cookie dough creates something that truly tastes greater than the sum of its parts.

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Serving Possibilities

With Berries:

Pair these decadent treats with fresh berries for a beautiful color contrast and slightly tart counterpoint to the rich sweetness.

Coffee Pairing:

For coffee lovers, serve alongside a strong espresso or cappuccino.

Dessert Board:

When entertaining, create a dessert board featuring these cookie croissants alongside small scoops of vanilla ice cream and warm caramel sauce.

Creative Adaptations

Snickerdoodle Version:

Transform this treat by substituting traditional chocolate chip cookie dough with snickerdoodle dough rolled in cinnamon sugar.

Nutella Variation:

For nut lovers, incorporate chopped toasted hazelnuts and use chocolate-hazelnut spread as a thin layer inside the croissant.

White Chocolate Option:

White chocolate enthusiasts can swap the semi-sweet chips for white chocolate chunks and add dried cranberries.

Freshness Tips

Room Temperature Storage:

Store any leftover cookie croissants in an airtight container at room temperature for optimal texture up to two days.

Refrigeration:

For longer storage, refrigerate in a sealed container for up to five days.

Freezing:

Freeze individually wrapped cookie croissants for up to two months by wrapping tightly in plastic wrap.

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These cookie croissants have become my signature bring-along for brunches and celebrations. There's something incredibly satisfying about watching someone take their first bite and seeing that moment of surprise and delight spread across their face. While they look impressively complex, the simplicity of execution makes them perfect for those times when you want maximum impact with minimal effort. The combination of flaky, buttery layers with gooey chocolate chunks creates an experience that truly exemplifies why some food trends are absolutely worth the hype.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ Can I use store-bought cookie dough for Cookie Croissants?

Absolutely! While the recipe includes instructions for homemade cookie dough, store-bought dough works perfectly. One 16.5 oz package of refrigerated cookie dough (like Toll House) will make approximately 12 cookie croissants.

→ How do I know when my Cookie Croissants are done baking?

Cookie Croissants should be baked for about 12 minutes at 350°F. They'll be golden brown on the outside with the cookie dough slightly soft in the middle. Remember that the cookie dough will continue to set as it cools.

→ Can I prepare Cookie Croissants ahead of time?

You can stuff the croissants with cookie dough and refrigerate them for up to 24 hours before baking. This actually helps the flavors meld together. Just bring them to room temperature for about 15 minutes before baking.

→ What's the best way to store leftover Cookie Croissants?

Store cooled cookie croissants in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Reheat them in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes to restore some of their crispness. For longer storage, freeze them and reheat from frozen at 325°F for 10 minutes.

→ Can I make these with homemade croissants?

Yes! If you're an ambitious baker, homemade croissants would make these even more spectacular. Just make sure they're completely cooled before stuffing with cookie dough to avoid melting the butter in the dough.