Cookie Croissant Thanksgiving Bites (Printable Version)

Mini croissants with cookie dough, pecans, and caramel offer a gooey, golden treat ideal for fall gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Pastries

01 - 8 mini croissants

→ Filling

02 - 7 ounces ready-to-bake cookie dough, chocolate chip or preferred flavor

→ Toppings

03 - 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
04 - 4 tablespoons caramel sauce

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Slice each mini croissant horizontally, leaving one edge attached to form a hinge.
03 - Form 1-tablespoon balls of cookie dough and insert one ball into each croissant.
04 - Press chopped pecans gently onto the exposed cookie dough in each croissant.
05 - Transfer stuffed croissants to the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Bake for 10–12 minutes until croissants are golden and cookie dough is set.
07 - Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
08 - Drizzle each croissant bite with caramel sauce before serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick to assemble in under half an hour
  • Perfect dessert for last minute guests or potlucks
  • Can be made with pantry basics and store—bought dough
  • Kids can help and everyone loves the gooey center
02 -
  • Vegetarian friendly
  • A true crowd pleaser with classic flavors
  • Can be prepped ahead and baked fresh so no last minute stress
03 -
  • Choose croissants that are sturdy, not too flaky to prevent splitting
  • Do not overfill with cookie dough or it may ooze out during baking
  • Let the caramel cool slightly before drizzling for the neatest presentation and fewer sticky fingers from little helpers
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