Description
These Brownie Batter Croissants combine the flaky, buttery texture of crescent roll dough with a rich, fudgy brownie batter filling. Perfect for a decadent breakfast treat or an indulgent dessert, they’re quick to assemble and bake to golden perfection with melty chocolate chips inside.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Croissants:
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent roll dough
For the Brownie Batter:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick, melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare the Brownie Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Then sift in the cocoa powder, flour, salt, and baking powder, stirring gently until just combined. If you like, fold in the chocolate chips for extra chocolatey goodness.
- Prepare the Croissants: Open the can of crescent roll dough and unroll it carefully. Separate the dough into triangles along the perforated lines to create the croissant shapes.
- Add Brownie Batter: Spoon about a tablespoon of the prepared brownie batter onto the wide end of each dough triangle, ready to be enclosed inside.
- Roll Up: Starting at the wide end, roll each triangle toward the pointed tip, enclosing the brownie batter within the dough. Place each rolled croissant on the prepared baking sheet with the point side down to hold the shape while baking.
- Bake Croissants: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the croissants are puffed up and golden brown, indicating they are fully cooked and flaky on the outside.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the croissants to cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy them warm for the best gooey texture of the brownie filling inside.
Notes
- You can optionally add nuts like chopped walnuts or pecans into the brownie batter for some extra crunch.
- These croissants are best eaten fresh out of the oven but can be reheated gently for a warm treat the next day.
- Ensure not to overmix the brownie batter once the dry ingredients are added to keep the texture tender.
- If preferred, use dark chocolate chips for a more intense chocolate flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: brownie batter croissants, crescent roll dessert, chocolate croissants, easy brownie recipe, quick dessert
