PETIT PAIN AU CHOCOLAT

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I've had this recipe for over 20 years and it's still one of my most treasured. The presentation is just fancy enough for special occasions, yet the recipe is very achievable. -Denise Wheeler, Newaygo, Mi.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips
1 egg, beaten
DRIZZLE:
1/4 cup milk chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons hot water

Steps:

Unfold puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out into a 10-in. square. Cut into four squares., Place 2 tablespoons chocolate chips in the center of each square. Brush edges with egg. Fold one corner over filling to the opposite corner, forming a triangle; press edges to seal. Brush tops with remaining egg. Transfer to a greased baking sheet., Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to a wire rack to cool., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and butter; stir until smooth. Whisk in confectioners' sugar and enough water to achieve a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over pastries.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 652 calories, Fat 33g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 285mg sodium, Carbohydrate 83g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 9g protein.