Description
Indulge in these quick and easy Brownie Batter Croissant Pastries, baked to golden perfection for a delightful dessert that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of frozen croissant dough
- 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup of unsalted butter
- 1 cup of granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- ½ cup of all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon of salt
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
- Chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans) for topping (optional)
- Ice cream or whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the unsalted butter and chocolate chips in a saucepan over low heat, stirring until smooth. Let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Gradually add the melted chocolate mixture to the egg mixture, stirring continuously.
- Fold in the flour and salt until just combined.
- Roll out the croissant dough into a large rectangle, approximately ¼ inch thick.
- Cut the dough into triangles, about 4 inches wide at the base.
- Place a tablespoon of brownie batter at the base of each triangle and gently roll from base to tip.
- Place the rolled croissants on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving; dust with powdered sugar and add chopped nuts if desired.
- Serve warm, possibly with ice cream or whipped cream.
Notes
For a healthier option, substitute coconut oil for butter or use coconut sugar instead of granulated sugar. Gluten-free flour is also an option for those with dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pastry
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg