Recipe Card
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Turnovers
Ingredients
- 1sheet puff pastry (thawed - Puff pastry is the star of this dish, providing a light, flaky texture that is perfect for enclosing the rich cookie dough.)
- 1/2 cupchocolate chip cookie dough - The heart of these turnovers (the cookie dough delivers a deliciously sweet flavor. You can use store-bought or homemade dough to suit your preferences.)
- 1beaten egg - This egg will be used for the wash (providing a beautiful golden color to the pastry as it bakes.)
- —Powdered sugar (for dusting - A light dusting of powdered sugar adds a sweet finishing touch to your turnovers.)
- 1/2 cuppowdered sugar - For sweetness and a glazed look.
- 1-2 tbspmilk - Adjust the consistency of the glaze (making it as thick or thin as you prefer.)
- 1/4 tspvanilla extract - Adds a depth of flavor and sweetness to the glaze.
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven: Start by preheating your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- 2
Roll out the pastry: Once the puff pastry is thawed, roll it out lightly on a floured surface. Cut the pastry into four equal squares, approximately 5x5 inches in size.
- 3
Add the cookie dough: Take 1/2 cup of chocolate chip cookie dough and place a generous spoonful in the center of each pastry square.
- 4
Fold and seal: Gently fold the pastry over the cookie dough, creating a triangle shape. Using a fork, press down the edges to seal the turnover securely, ensuring the dough doesn’t leak during baking.
- 5
Brush with egg wash: In a small bowl, beat one egg and then brush the top of each turnover with the egg wash. This will give the pastries a lovely golden brown finish as they bake.
- 6
Bake: Place the turnovers on the prepared baking sheet and bake them in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and puffed. Monitor closely to avoid over-browning.
- 7
Drizzle with glaze: If desired, mix together 1/2 cup of powdered sugar, 1-2 tbsp of milk, and 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract in a small bowl to create a glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the warm turnovers and dust with powdered sugar for an added touch of sweetness.