The viral cookie croissant from a bakery in Paris is all over TikTok. It's also know as the crookie or Le Crookie. A cookie dough stuffed croissant that is crispy on the outside and warm gooey on the inside.
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What is a Cookie Croissant or Crookie?
The original crookie is a warm crispy and buttery croissant stuffed with chocolate chip cookie dough. It’s from a bakery called Maison Louvard in Paris, France.
If you love chocolate croissants or Pain au Chocolat this is the copycat recipe for you. It’s only two ingredients, store bought cookie dough and croissants.
Croissant
The best croissants are made from scratch and freshly baked, you really can’t beat it. A local bakery is ideal, but a grocery store can also be a great option.
My store sells them both individually wrapped and in packages of four. I purchased two all butter from Walmart's bakery section. They were pretty good and affordable at $1.24 USD.
Check out this Upside Down Puff Pastry that went viral last year on TikTok.
Cookie Dough
Although I love homemade cookie dough, pre-made is just so convenient. I highly recommend to pick a safe to eat raw version, so you do not have worry is this cookie dough fully cooked? Possibly over cooking it and not getting that gooey texture.
Pillsbury is my pick and they have so many flavors available. If you choose to use cookie dough that needs to be fully baked, make sure the croissant has an internal temperature of 160°F.
I really wanted to recipe test a simple base flavor so mix in’s can be easily added, so I chose sugar cookie.
It turned out so good, the addition of sprinkles was the perfect funfetti flavor. Great for a birthday or celebration.
Have extra cookie dough? Try these Cookie Dough Dessert Wontons recipe.
Crookie Filling Flavors and Mix In’s
Start with the sugar cookie base flavor and add any delicious toppings and mix in’s you like.
- Nutella
- Cookie Butter
- Nut Butters - Peanut, almond or cashew.
- Mini Marshmallows or Fluff
- Cookie Crumbles - Oreo, Vanilla Wafers or Graham Crackers.
- Sliced or Chopped Nuts - Almonds, Walnuts or Pecans.
- Cereal - Cinnamon Toast Crunch or Fruity Pebbles
- Chocolate - Traditional Cocoa or White Chocolate.
- Jam’s or Jelly- Strawberry, Blueberry and Pineapple.
- Lemon Curd
- Freeze Dried Fruit
- Sprinkles
- Toffee or Caramel Pieces
- Powdered Sugar
- Chocolate or Caramel Sauce
Tips & Suggestions
Keep an eye on the on the croissants, oven temperatures can vary and you do not want to over bake them.
This recipe is for a single serving but can be easily doubled, triple or made for crowd.
Line the baking tray with parchment paper for easy clean up.
If you like a lot of cookie filling add a couple more tablespoons. Bake an additional 1-2 minutes more.
Don’t forget to dust with powdered sugar.
This recipe is perfect for a birthdays and special occasions, bake sales or during the holiday's for breakfast.
Leftovers and Storage
If there are any leftovers, they can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and easily reheated in the microwave or on low heat in the oven.
Both the croissant and cookie dough can be frozen for up to 3 months. A great way to have a crookie anytime you have a craving.
Step By Step Photos and Directions
Assemble The Chocolate Chip Crookie
- Grab the ingredients and prep them. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
2. With a knife cut the croissant in half. Add about 3-4 tablespoon of chocolate chip cookie dough inside of the croissant. I like to roll them into balls.
3. Use a spoon or knife to spread the dough out evenly. Top with extra chocolate chips, if preferred.
4. Close the croissant. Add about 1 tablespoons of cookie dough on each side of the croissant.
Assemble The Funfetti Crookie
5. Grab the ingredients and prep them. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
6. With a knife cut the croissant in half. Add about 3-4 tablespoon of sugar cookie dough inside of the croissant.
7. Use a spoon or knife to spread the dough out evenly. Top with a generous amount of sprinkles.
8. Close the croissant. Add about 1 tablespoons of cookie dough and some sprinkles on each side of the croissant.
Baking The Cookie Croissants
9. Put the croissants on the prepped sheet pan. Place into the oven and bake for about 8-10 minutes. Try not to over bake them. Keep an eye on them, oven temperatures and cooking times can vary. Reduce temp if needed.
10. Carefully remove from the oven and allow them to cool for about 4-5 minutes.
11. Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy.
Viral Cookie Croissant
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Knife and Spoon
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 5-6 tablespoon Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Safe To Eat Raw (4 portioned squares)
- 1 Croissant Store Bought
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- With a knife cut the croissant in half.
- Add about 3-4 tablespoon of cookie dough inside of the croissant. I like to roll them into balls. Use a spoon or knife to spread the dough out evenly.
- (Optional) Top with extra chocolate chips, if preferred.
- Close the croissant. Add about 1 tablespoons of cookie dough on each side of the croissant.
- Put the croissants onto the prepped sheet pan.
- Place into the oven and bake for about 8-10 minutes. Try not to over bake them. Keep an eye on them, oven temperatures and cook times can vary. Reduce temp if needed.
- Carefully remove from the oven and allow them to cool for about 4-5 minutes. Dust with powdered sugar and enjoy.
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