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Ingredients

• 1 sheet Puff Pastry Sheet (rectangular, thawed slightly, keep refrigerated until use)
• 100 g Unsalted Butter (softened at room temperature (remove from fridge 1 hour before))
• 80 g Blond Sugar (also called light brown sugar)
• 80 g Blonde Vergeoise (golden‑brown unrefined sugar, adds caramel notes)
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract (or 1 sachet vanilla sugar)
• 1 large Egg (room temperature)
• 150 g All‑Purpose Flour (type T80 works well, sifted)
• ½ tsp Bicarbonate of Soda
• 2 pinches Fleur de Sel (adds a pleasant crunch)
• 100 g Chocolate Chunks (roughly broken, dark or milk chocolate)
• 1 tbsp Water (for sealing puff pastry layers if they separate)

Instructions

1. Prepare Puff Pastry

   Remove the rectangular puff pastry sheet from the freezer and let it sit at room temperature for about 5 minutes, then place it back in the freezer to firm up.

   Time: PT5M

2. Soften Butter & Mix Sugars

   In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, blond sugar, and blonde vergeoise. Beat until the mixture is smooth and slightly fluffy.

   Time: PT5M

3. Add Flavorings

   Stir in the vanilla extract (or vanilla sugar) and the whole egg. Mix until fully incorporated.

   Time: PT2M

4. Incorporate Dry Ingredients

   Sift the flour, add the bicarbonate of soda and the two pinches of fleur de sel. Fold the dry mixture into the butter‑sugar mixture until just combined; the dough should be slightly shaggy.

   Time: PT5M

5. Add Chocolate Chunks

   Toss the chocolate chunks into the dough and give a quick stir to distribute evenly.

   Time: PT1M

6. Roll Out Cookie Dough

   Place a second sheet of parchment on the work surface, put the dough on top, and roll it into a rectangle the same size as the puff pastry sheet. Use the second parchment to prevent sticking.

   Time: PT5M

7. Chill Rolled Dough

   Transfer the rolled dough (still on parchment) back to the freezer for another 5 minutes to firm up before layering.

   Time: PT5M

8. Preheat Oven

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 180°C

9. Layer Dough on Puff Pastry

   Place the chilled cookie dough on top of the puff pastry sheet, gently press together, then roll the combined layers lightly to seal.

   Time: PT3M

10. Cut and Arrange

    Using a sharp knife, cut the layered dough into 1 cm thick strips or desired shapes. Transfer them onto a parchment‑lined baking sheet, spacing them a few centimeters apart as they will spread.

    Time: PT5M

11. First Bake

    Bake for 18 minutes. Halfway through, check if the top puff pastry layer is separating; if so, brush a thin line of water along the seam and press gently to re‑seal.

    Time: PT18M

    Temperature: 180°C

12. Cool and Store

    Remove the cookies from the oven, let them cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

    Time: PT10M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

150

Protein

2 g

Carbohydrates

18 g

Fat

8 g

Fiber

1 g

Ingredient Substitutions

• Instead of Puff Pastry Sheet: homemade puff pastry, store‑bought croissant dough
• Instead of Unsalted Butter: margarine (use only for flavor‑neutral version)
• Instead of Blond Sugar: regular granulated sugar (will be less moist)
• Instead of Blonde Vergeoise: demerara sugar, light muscovado
• Instead of Vanilla Extract: vanilla bean paste, almond extract (use half amount)
• Instead of Egg: flax egg (1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water)
• Instead of All‑Purpose Flour: bread flour (will be chewier), gluten‑free flour blend (adjust liquid)
• Instead of Bicarbonate of Soda: baking powder (use 1½ tsp)
• Instead of Fleur de Sel: coarse sea salt
• Instead of Chocolate Chunks: chocolate chips, cocoa nibs

Equipment Needed

• Mixing Bowl
• Wooden Spoon or Spatula
• Rolling Pin
• Baking Sheet
• Parchment Paper
• Sharp Knife
• Oven
• Freezer

Critical Steps — Do Not Skip

• Keeping the puff pastry and rolled cookie dough cold (steps 1 and 7).
• Mixing the dough only until just combined to avoid tough texture.
• Sealing the puff pastry layers with a touch of water if they separate during baking.

Chef Tips from the Video

• Use a light hand when rolling the dough to keep the puff pastry layers distinct.
• For extra flavor, substitute half of the blond sugar with demerara sugar.
• A pinch of sea salt sprinkled on top just before baking enhances the chocolate flavor.

Troubleshooting

Storage

Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Freezer: Freeze in a single layer on a tray, then transfer to a zip‑lock bag; keep for up to 1 month.

Room temperature: Best consumed the same day; can stay fresh for up to 12 hours if kept in a cool, dry place.

Make-Ahead Tips

• The layered dough can be assembled, cut, and frozen raw; bake from frozen adding 2‑3 extra minutes.
• Baked cookies reheat well in a 150°C oven for 5 minutes to restore crispness.

Frequently Asked Questions