Chocolate Drizzled Croissants (Print-Friendly Version)

Buttery croissants baked golden and topped with a smooth dark chocolate drizzle.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Pastry

01 - 1 package (226 g) store-bought croissant dough

→ Chocolate Topping

02 - 170 g dark chocolate chips
03 - 30 g unsalted butter, melted

→ Garnish

04 - 30 g powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)

# Detailed Directions:

01 - Set the oven temperature to 190°C and allow it to fully heat.
02 - Unroll the croissant dough onto a clean surface and stretch slightly if needed to adjust size.
03 - Combine the dark chocolate chips and melted butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and fully melted.
04 - Roll each dough triangle tightly from the base point to the tip and place them spaced apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
05 - Bake the rolled croissants in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes until the exterior turns golden brown.
06 - Once warm, drizzle the melted chocolate evenly over the croissants using a spoon or piping bag.
07 - Optionally, dust the finished croissants lightly with powdered sugar prior to serving.

# Helpful Advice:

01 - Utilize high-quality dark chocolate for enhanced depth of flavor. Serving croissants warm optimizes texture and taste. Consider adding chopped nuts or sprinkles for decoration.