French Chocolate Croissants ($0.14 per Serving)

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French Chocolate Croissants ($0.14  per serving)


Several years ago I found so many Pinterest Pins on making French Chocolate Croissants, but they
were the same recipes with very minor changes.  I tried this basic recipe and it quickly became one
of my son’s favorite breakfast holiday treat. I tend to make it for Christmas, Easter, Etc.


Here is how I do it:


Ingredients
¼ cup of Chocolate Chips
Refrigerator Crescent rolls (8 count)
1 Egg
Directions:
I open up the crescent rolls and separate them into their individual triangles.  


I then divide the chocolate chips between the eight triangles and slightly press them into the dough.


I roll them up into the croissant shape and apply an egg wash.


Bake at 350 degrees for 12-16 minutes.  


Enjoy.


Recipe Notes:
  • Mini Chocolate Chips work the best.
  • Egg Wash is created by cracking an egg into a bowl, adding a little water and whisking.  
  • If you have a child, make 2 batches because they will not last.


~ Savings ~
Cost Breakdown:
Strategic Shopping
¼ cup of Chocolate Chips (Aldi Chips @$1.29 per bag), ¼ cup = $.016
Refrigerator Crescent rolls (8 count) (generic)= $.89
1 Egg (1 dozen= $.88), 1 egg = $.07
Total Recipe Cost = $1.12 for 8 Crescent Rolls
Cost per Crescent Roll = $0.14
Regular Shopping
¼ cup of Chocolate Chips 3.39 per bag, ¼ cup= $0.42
Refrigerator Crescent rolls (8 count)- $2.49
1 Egg (1 dozen= $1.19), 1 egg= $ 0.10
Total Recipe Cost = $3.01 for 8 Crescent Rolls
Cost per Crescent Roll = $0.38
The Contender:
Kroger Bakery Plain Crescent Rolls ($3.49 for 4 Count)
Cost Per Roll= $0.87
Savings:
Strategic Shopping= 73%
Regular Shopping=49%
"Over a Year" Scenario:
Strategic Shopping
Homemade Chocolate Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 1 X per month or 12 X per year = $13.44
Kroger Crescent Rolls (8 Count) $6.98 X 12 = $83.76
*Money Saved = $70.32
General Shopping
Homemade Chocolate Crescent Rolls (8 Count) 1 X per month or 12 X per year = $36.12
Kroger Crescent Rolls (8 Count) $6.98 X 12 = $83.76
*Money Saved = $47.64- $70.32

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