Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Easy Chocolate Croissants

Back in our Halloween candy post, I suggested using candy instead of chocolate chips to make these super easy chocolate croissants I’d learned to make via Real Simple.  I decided to take my own advice and give it a try for Easter!  OK, so in reality, it was just an excuse to buy a variety of chocolate eggs and eat them for breakfast.  All in the name of research, people!

These really are super easy to whip up, even if you don’t have a big Easter brunch planned! It will make a nice treat even for just the kiddos on Easter morning. It might stop the incessant begging for candy from their Easter basket before breakfast!

Ingredients:  Pillsbury crescent rolls and your chocolate of choice.

I tried regular chocolate eggs, mini Cadbury Cream Eggs (LOVE those things), and also a mix of mini caramels and chocolate chips, then some more traditional with just chocolate chips.  You could say I’ve become addicted to these delicious breakfast pastries.  All in the name of research, I said!

Directions: Unroll the dough and layout the triangles.  Place your candy selection down on the larger end and roll up!  Make sure it is sealed well so you won’t have a chocolatey mess on the baking sheet.
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Simply bake as directed.  Serve these warm if possible so they are gooey and yummy.  But I will admit they are still delicious the next day!

Hershey’s Chocolate Egg Croissant
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Mini Cadbury Cream Egg Croissant (YUM)
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Top with candies or chocolate chips before baking if you are making more than one version and want to know which is which before you bite!

Chocolate Caramel Croissant
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Chocolate Croissant
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Now I just need to try mini peanut butter eggs! I’d love to hear your ideas for variations on this easy recipe!
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14 comments:

Christine said...

I am going to try these. Thanks for the tip!

Lissa (Bellenza) said...

What a clever idea! Would be a great treat at a chocolate-themed bridal shower, too!

Melanie said...

All in the name of research.... :) Saw you at Tip Junkie..I'd love for you to come link this up at my Tuesday Time Out Linky Party! The link is below!
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Events DEE-signed said...

These look soooooooooooo delicious, and even better, easy enough for even me to cook!! Can't wait to give it a try.

Anonymous said...

So cute and what a GREAT idea!! How come I couldn't think of something so simple yet divine!! Thanks for linking up to Foodie Friday.

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Miriam said...

Those DO look easy, amazing! Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters

Kristy said...

Ohhhhh you are a genius! I definitely want to try these. Now I have the perfect excuse to run and buy some 1/2 price chocolate the day after Easter :) for research, of course!!

PaperVine said...

These look delicious! Can't wait to try and make these!

Susie Buetow said...

Yum yum!!! Just saw you on the It's a Keeper Thur. Hop! Stop on over at my blog and link up this tasty recipe in my Easter/Spring Recipe/Idea Hop! If you have others, feel free to link up! I'll keep it going for a few months so you should get some visits from it!!!

http://cafescrapper-scrapsoflife.blogspot.com/2011/04/easter-holiday-goodies-in-jar-and-blog.html

Have a great weekend, SusieQTpies at Scraps of Life

I'm following you on GFC and Facebook now!!! yay!

Melody said...

YUM! That's all I need! (Croissants are my "crack" anyhow - adding chocolate is just asking for t.r.o.u.b.l.e.) Thanks for the great idea!

Ladybird Ln said...

Oh my goodness what a fabulous way to use up those Easter Candies, thanks for sharing. You have a darling blog, full of great ideas, I am your newest follower (99 whoop whoop)! Come visit me when you get a chance!

Carlee
www.ladybirdln.com

Rebecca @ My Girlish Whims said...

this is such a good idea! looks very yummy :)

I'd love for you to link this up to my link party, Your Girlish Whims! http://mygirlishwhims.blogspot.com/2011/04/your-whims-wednesday-4-and-features.html

Anna and Liz Recipes said...

These are amazing ! I will try these..I just started a blog. www.2sistersrecipes.com. Iwould love to link up. As well ! Thanks again

nicolette {momnivores dilemma} said...

Now if I could only find a decent GF croissant...this would be heaven.

:)

Thanks for linking to Creative Juice Thursday...Hope to see more of your ideas this week!

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