Whats even more fun is that its a great way to use past-prime store bought croissants.
Heres my favorite way to make them (and then make them even better).
This instance of pastry profanity is actually credited to have started at a French bakery,Maison Louvard.
It only requires two ingredients and about 12 minutes in the oven.
How to make a “Crookie at home
I choose the path of least resistance.
I used mini croissants, so if you have full-sized ones you may want to use more cookie dough.
Put the lid back on and secure another flattened spoonful of dough on top.
Bake the whole monstrosity in a 350F oven for about 12 minutes.
Any cookie dough that doesnt bloom out to the surface stays gooey.
Its so gooey, actually, its basically liquid.
This time, dont stack the layers.
Instead, place the two halves onto a sheet tray, cookie-side up, and bake them.
Use the same temperature, and the same amount of time.
Since the cookie dough is exposed, theyll bake through completely.
Stack the halves once the croissant comes out of the oven, and enjoy.
Why stop with the basics?
Cookie dough alone is good, but Im in the business of great, dammit.
Croissants are a versatile buttery dough, so anything pairs well with them.
Cookies are also, oddly, rather flexible.
Anything youd stir into your cookie dough can be tucked it into your crookie.
you could switch up the cookie dough flavor too.
Chocolate chip cookie dough pairs well with crispy bacon crumbles, pretzels, potato chips, or corn flakes.
Sugar cookie dough is a friend to granola, cashews, or rosemary.
My favorite pairing today was adding a long slice of banana along with Reeses Pieces cookie dough.
With just a little experimentation, youll have your next favorite snack ready in less than 15 minutes.
