Save to Pinterest Last winter my sister sent me a tiktok of these viral crookie hybrids at midnight and by noon the next day we were elbow deep in flour and butter trying to recreate them. The kitchen smelled like a bakery crossed with a cookie shop and we may have burned our tongues testing them fresh from the oven. Now they are the most requested treat at every family gathering.
The first time I made these for a dinner party I hid two in the back of the fridge just to have something to look forward to after everyone left. My friend caught me eating one cold over the sink at midnight and instead of judging me she asked where I had stashed the other one.
Ingredients
- Ready made puff pastry sheet: All butter dough creates the most flaky layers so do not skimp here
- Unsalted butter: Room temperature butter creams perfectly into the sugars for that classic cookie texture
- Light brown sugar: This adds moisture and a deep caramel flavor that white sugar alone cannot achieve
- Granulated sugar: Creates crisp edges on the cookie filling while balancing the brown sugar
- Large egg: Binds everything together and adds structure to the cookie dough
- Vanilla extract: Pure vanilla makes all the difference in baked goods
- All purpose flour: Provides the right structure for the cookie center without becoming tough
- Baking soda: Gives the cookie filling just enough lift to stay soft inside the pastry
- Salt: Enhances all the flavors and balances the sweetness
- Semi sweet chocolate chips: Hold their shape during baking and create those perfect gooey pockets
- Egg wash: Makes the pastry golden and beautiful but you can skip it if you want
Instructions
- Preheat your oven:
- Heat to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper so nothing sticks.
- Make the cookie dough:
- Cream the butter with both sugars until fluffy then beat in the egg and vanilla until everything is smooth.
- Add the dry ingredients:
- Mix in the flour baking soda and salt just until no dry streaks remain then fold in those chocolate chips.
- Prep the pastry:
- Roll out your croissant dough on a floured surface and cut it into 8 triangles just like you are making regular croissants.
- Fill and roll:
- Plop a generous tablespoon of cookie dough on the wide end of each triangle then roll up starting from that wide end.
- Get ready to bake:
- Place them seam side down on your tray brush with egg wash if you want them shiny and add extra chocolate chips on top.
- Bake until golden:
- Slide them into the oven for 18 to 22 minutes until they are golden brown and you can smell buttery chocolate heaven.
- Patience pays off:
- Let them cool for at least 10 minutes because the cookie center needs time to set up slightly.
Save to Pinterest My niece declared these better than both croissants and cookies combined which is basically the highest compliment a nine year old can give. Now she asks to make them every time she sleeps over and has developed her own technique for rolling them tighter than I ever could.
Making Them Your Own
Chopped hazelnuts or walnuts folded into the cookie dough add a lovely crunch that plays so well with the chocolate. Sometimes I swirl a bit of Nutella into the pastry before adding the cookie dough because why not go all in on the indulgence.
Serving Suggestions
These are absolute magic served warm when the chocolate is still molten but room temperature gives you a cleaner slice. A cup of black coffee cuts through the richness perfectly or go classic with a cold glass of milk.
Storage And Reheating
They keep surprisingly well in an airtight container for two days though the pastry does lose some of its crisp. A quick 10 second zap in the microwave brings back that just baked warmth or pop them in a 180°C oven for 5 minutes to recrisp the exterior.
- Freeze unbaked crookies on a tray then transfer to a bag and bake straight from frozen adding a few minutes
- These do not reheat well in the air fryer because the pastry dries out too fast
- Never store them while still warm or condensation will make everything soggy
Save to Pinterest Every time I pull these from the oven I am still amazed that something so simple and a little silly creates such pure joy. Hope they become a favorite in your kitchen too.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of dough works best for this hybrid treat?
All-butter puff pastry or ready-made croissant dough works best, providing a flaky and buttery base.
- → Can I add nuts to the filling?
Yes, chopped hazelnuts or walnuts can be folded into the cookie filling for added texture and flavor.
- → How should I bake these for optimal texture?
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 18-22 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked through.
- → Is an egg wash necessary?
Egg wash is optional but adds a glossy, golden finish and helps chocolate chips adhere on top.
- → How can I serve for different textures?
Serve warm to enjoy a gooey chocolate center or at room temperature for a firmer bite.
- → What beverages pair well with this pastry?
This treat pairs beautifully with coffee or a cold glass of milk.