Description
Flaky, buttery chocolate croissants that are perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold water
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chunks
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl.
- Cut cold butter into small cubes and blend into the flour mixture.
- Add cold water and mix until dough forms.
- Roll dough into a rectangle, fold into thirds, and chill for 30 minutes.
- Repeat rolling and folding twice more.
- Roll dough into a large rectangle, cut into triangles, and place chocolate at the wide end.
- Roll each triangle into a croissant shape.
- Brush with egg wash and bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until golden.
Notes
- Keep butter cold for flaky layers.
- Chill dough between folds for best results.
- Use high-quality chocolate for better taste.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg