Description
These Cookie Croissant Thanksgiving Bites combine flaky mini croissants with gooey chocolate chip cookie dough and crunchy pecans, finished with a drizzle of rich caramel sauce. Perfect for an easy, indulgent dessert or festive treat.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 8 mini croissants
- 7 ounces ready-to-bake cookie dough (chocolate chip or preferred flavor)
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 4 tablespoons caramel sauce
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.
- Slice Croissants: Slice each mini croissant horizontally, being careful to leave one edge attached so it forms a hinge, allowing the croissant to open like a pocket.
- Stuff with Cookie Dough: Take small 1-tablespoon balls of cookie dough and carefully insert one ball into each opened croissant, placing it inside the pocket formed.
- Add Pecans: Gently press the chopped pecans onto the exposed surface of the cookie dough inside each croissant to add crunch and flavor.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the stuffed croissants on your prepared parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them evenly.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes until the croissants are golden brown and the cookie dough is fully set and cooked through.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and allow the croissant bites to cool for 5 minutes, letting them set slightly for easier handling.
- Drizzle with Caramel: Just before serving, drizzle each croissant bite generously with caramel sauce to add sweetness and a glossy finish.
Notes
- You can use any flavor of ready-to-bake cookie dough to customize these bites to your taste.
- For a nut-free option, omit the pecans or substitute with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
- These bites can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving.
- Make sure not to overfill the croissants, so the dough cooks evenly inside.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
