Cookie Croissant Thanksgiving Bites Recipe
Delight in these festive Cookie Croissant Thanksgiving Bites featuring flaky mini croissants filled with gooey chocolate chip cookie dough, topped with crunchy pecans and luscious caramel sauce. Perfect as a sweet holiday treat or dessert snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Pastries
- 8 mini croissants
Filling
- 7 ounces ready-to-bake cookie dough, chocolate chip or preferred flavor
Toppings
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 4 tablespoons caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Oven and Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Slice Croissants: Slice each mini croissant horizontally, leaving one edge attached to form a hinge so they open like a small pocket for the filling.
- Stuff with Cookie Dough: Form 1-tablespoon balls of cookie dough and insert one ball into the opened croissant, distributing evenly among all croissants.
- Add Pecans: Press chopped pecans gently onto the exposed cookie dough on each croissant to add a crunchy texture and nutty flavor.
- Arrange on Baking Sheet: Place the stuffed croissants on the prepared baking sheet, spaced evenly to allow proper baking.
- Bake Croissant Bites: Bake in the preheated oven for 12 minutes until the croissants are golden brown and the cookie dough is fully set and cooked through.
- Cool Slightly: Remove from the oven and let the bites cool for 5 minutes to firm up before handling.
- Drizzle with Caramel and Serve: Drizzle each croissant bite generously with caramel sauce just before serving for an indulgent finishing touch.
Notes
- Use your favorite cookie dough flavor to customize this recipe—oatmeal raisin or peanut butter work wonderfully.
- For extra gooey bites, slightly underbake the cookie dough before removing from the oven.
- Chopped walnuts or almonds can be substituted for pecans if desired.
- Serve warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
- Caramel sauce can be homemade or store-bought; warm slightly for easier drizzling.
