Chocolate Chip Cruffins (Croissant Muffins)
Indulge in the delightful world of Chocolate Chip Cruffins (Croissant Muffins), where flaky pastry meets rich chocolate goodness. These treats are a perfect fusion of croissants and muffins, making them an irresistible choice for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. With layers of buttery dough enveloping gooey semi-sweet chocolate chips, every bite provides a melt-in-your-mouth experience. Simple to prepare and visually stunning, they are sure to impress your family and friends at any gathering or cozy morning at home. Customize them with various fillings like nuts or fruits for a personal touch!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Pastry
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour
- Granulated sugar
- Salt
- Instant yeast
- Unsalted butter (softened)
- Warm milk
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast; mix well.
- Add softened butter and mix until crumbly. Gradually pour in warm milk to form a soft dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Let it rise in a greased bowl covered with plastic wrap for about 1 hour.
- Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle and sprinkle half with chocolate chips.
- Fold over the other half of the dough, cut into strips, twist each strip, and place them in a muffin tin.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow cooling slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cruffin (65g)
- Calories: 213
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg