Description
Start your morning with warm chocolate croissants and a comforting cup of hot chocolate.
Ingredients
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- For Croissants:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, chilled
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- For Hot Chocolate:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Dissolve yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
- Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly.
- Add yeast mixture and knead into dough; refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Roll out dough, add chocolate chips, and fold into croissants.
- Bake at 400°F for 15-20 minutes until golden.
- For hot chocolate, heat milk in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in cocoa powder, sugar, and vanilla until smooth and hot.
- Serve croissants with hot chocolate immediately.
Notes
Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor; pair with fresh fruit for a balanced breakfast.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Breakfast
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 18g
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Protein: 8g