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Chocolate Croissants

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Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade chocolate croissants that feature warm, flaky layers and a rich, gooey chocolate center. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these pastries will transport you to a Parisian café with every bite. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can impress your family and friends with this easy-to-follow recipe.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Makes about 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cold)
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup whole milk (warm)
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 egg (for egg wash)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Gradually add warm milk to form a soft dough. Knead for 5 minutes until smooth.
  2. Pound cold butter between parchment paper to 1/2 inch thick; chill for 15 minutes.
  3. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, place chilled butter in the center, fold like an envelope, and roll out again.
  4. Let the dough rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  5. Roll the dough into triangles, add chocolate chips at the base, and roll tightly from base to tip.
  6. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C), brush croissants with egg wash, and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  • Author: Olivia Carter
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 croissant (70g)
  • Calories: 280
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg