Description
Delight in these easy-to-make Cookie Puff Pastries featuring flaky puff pastry filled with optional chocolate chips and dusted with sugar and cinnamon for a sweet, crisp treat perfect for dessert or snack time.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (store-bought or homemade)
Filling and Topping
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Egg Wash
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Thaw Puff Pastry: If using frozen puff pastry, thaw it according to package instructions until pliable but still cold to work with easily.
- Prepare Pastry Squares: Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to smooth it out. Cut the dough into squares or rectangles sized to preference for individual pastries.
- Add Butter and Toppings: Brush the tops of the pastry squares with melted butter. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon evenly over the buttered surface. Optionally, add a few chocolate chips in the center of each pastry for a chocolaty filling.
- Fold and Seal: Fold each pastry square into a triangle or rectangle shape, pressing the edges gently with fingers or a fork to seal in the filling.
- Apply Egg Wash: In a small bowl, whisk the egg until smooth. Brush the egg wash over the folded pastries to give them a golden, glossy finish when baked.
- Bake Pastries: Arrange the filled pastries on the prepared baking sheet spaced evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the pastries puff up and turn golden brown and crisp.
- Cool and Serve: Remove pastries from the oven and let them cool slightly on a wire rack. Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving for an elegant touch.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry remains cold but pliable to handle easily and achieve the best flaky texture.
- Chocolate chips and cinnamon are optional but add extra flavor and richness.
- Using an egg wash helps achieve a beautifully golden and shiny crust.
- For a dairy-free version, use vegan butter and omit the egg wash or brush with plant-based milk.
- Serve these pastries warm for the best texture and flavor experience.
