CHOCOLATE CROISSANTS

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From time to time, we have stuffed French toast made from rich buttery brioche. One Father's Day when I wanted to make it for my husband, the store was out of brioche, so I tried croissants instead. They turned out to be even simpler to use.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

12 unsliced croissants
2 cups milk chocolate chips
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup milk
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
3 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Cut a slit into the side of each croissant; fill with about 2 tablespoons chocolate chips. In a shallow bowl, combine the sugar, cornstarch and cinnamon; whisk in milk until smooth. Whisk in the eggs, cream and vanilla. , Dip croissants into egg mixture. Place in two greased 15x10x1-in. baking pans. Bake at 400° for 7-9 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 123mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

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