Chocolate Hazelnut Croissants: Your Lazy Shortcut to Fancy

Let’s be real—you don’t wake up at 6 a.m. to proof dough and laminate butter like a French pastry chef. (Unless you do, in which case, wow… also, why?) For the rest of us who want that golden, flaky, oh-so-fancy croissant vibe without losing an entire weekend, I got you.

So, you’re craving something indulgent, kinda bougie, and dangerously easy to eat five of in one sitting? Say hello to chocolate hazelnut croissants. They’re buttery, chocolatey, slightly nutty, and honestly… way too easy to make.

What Are Chocolate Hazelnut Croissants, Anyway?

Imagine a croissant, but instead of plain ol’ air inside, there’s gooey chocolate-hazelnut spread (yes, Nutella—we’re not reinventing the wheel here). Now imagine you made them in your pajamas. With store-bought dough. Yeah. It’s that kind of recipe.

These babies are perfect for lazy brunches, late-night cravings, or impressing people who don’t realize how low-effort this really was.

Why You’ll Love Them (Besides the Obvious)

• Minimal effort. Max payoff. No baking degree required.
• Flaky, golden exterior with a melty, sweet center.
• Works for breakfast, dessert, or just standing over the sink at midnight.
• Fancy enough to fool people into thinking you tried.

Ingredients You Actually Need

Let’s keep it simple. Here’s what’s going into this buttery dream:

• 1 can of store-bought crescent roll dough (yeah, the pop-open kind)
• About ½ cup of chocolate-hazelnut spread (aka Nutella, unless you’re fancy)
• Chopped hazelnuts (optional, but they add that crunch and make you look like you care)
• 1 egg, beaten (for that glossy, golden finish)
• A little powdered sugar (for the aesthetic, obviously)

FYI: You can go rogue and add stuff like sea salt, cinnamon, or banana slices. But let’s not complicate things unless you’re feeling very extra.

Step-by-Step (Or, “How to Look Like a Baking Pro Without Actually Being One”)

Step 1: Preheat Your Oven

Set it to 375°F (190°C). No, you can’t skip this part. Unless you enjoy sadness and raw dough.

Step 2: Roll Out the Dough

Unroll the crescent dough and separate it into triangles along the perforated lines. They did the hard part for you already. Just don’t rip them like a savage.

Step 3: Add the Good Stuff

Spread a teaspoon-ish of chocolate-hazelnut goodness onto each triangle. Don’t go overboard—unless you want lava oozing out and burning your hopes and dreams. Sprinkle on some chopped hazelnuts if you’re feeling fancy.

Step 4: Roll It Up, Baby

Starting from the wide end, roll up each triangle into that signature croissant shape. Give them a little bend to form a crescent. Or don’t. I’m not the croissant police.

Step 5: Egg Wash Like a Boss

Brush the tops with beaten egg. This is what gives them that golden, “yes I am a professional” finish.

Step 6: Bake

Pop them in the oven for 12–15 minutes or until they’re golden brown and your kitchen smells like Paris. (Okay, maybe like the Nutella aisle at Target. Close enough.)

Step 7: Dust and Devour

Let them cool a bit (or don’t, and burn your mouth—your call), then dust with powdered sugar. Boom. You’re a star.

Tips from Someone Who’s Eaten Way Too Many

• Don’t overstuff. I know, more Nutella = better. But also = mess. There’s a sweet spot.
• Reheat in the oven, not the microwave. Unless you like sadness and soggy pastry.
• Want a little extra? Drizzle melted chocolate over the top and hit it with crushed hazelnuts.
• These freeze surprisingly well. Just pop them in a zip bag and reheat in a toaster oven later. Midnight-you will thank you.

Pairing Ideas (Because You’re Fancy Now)

• Coffee. Duh. Preferably something strong and black to cut through the sweetness.
• Espresso martini? Look, I don’t know your life. But I like where this is going.
• Fresh berries for a touch of tartness. (And to pretend this is healthy.)

Final Thoughts (aka The Hard Sell)

Let’s be honest: these are dangerously easy to whip up. Too easy, maybe. One minute you’re thinking, “I’ll just make a little treat,” and the next thing you know, you’ve eaten three and invited people over to “sample your baking.”

They’re crispy, gooey, buttery, and just indulgent enough to make you feel like you live in a rom-com set in Paris. Minus the heartbreak and subtitles.

So go ahead—buy that can of dough. Open the jar of Nutella. Pretend you’ve been planning this all week. We won’t tell 😉