Christmas Croissant Bake: A Festive Holiday Treat
The Christmas croissant bake is a delightful pastry that combines the flaky layers of a croissant with the sweet and festive flavors of the holiday season. It's a perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, and it's sure to impress your family and friends.
To make a Christmas croissant bake, you will need:
* 1 can (12 ounces) refrigerated crescent roll dough
* 1/2 cup butter, melted
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
* 1/4 cup chopped pecans
* 1/4 cup dried cranberries
* 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
* 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Unroll the crescent roll dough and separate into triangles.
3. Brush each triangle with melted butter and sprinkle with granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
4. Sprinkle with pecans, cranberries, and chocolate chips.
5. Starting at the wide end, roll up each triangle.
6. Place the rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Let cool for a few minutes before dusting with powdered sugar.
The Christmas croissant bake is a versatile pastry that can be customized to your liking. For example, you can add different nuts, fruits, or chocolate chips. You can also drizzle the bake with a glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
No matter how you choose to make it, the Christmas croissant bake is sure to be a hit this holiday season. So gather your ingredients and give this delicious pastry a try!
Tips:
* For a sweeter bake, use more granulated sugar.
* To make the bake more festive, use Christmas-themed sprinkles or colored sugar.
* The bake can be made ahead of time and reheated in the oven before serving.
* Leftover bake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.