Baked Chocolate Croissant French Toast (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 6 medium-large croissants (9.5 ounces/270g)
02 - 3 large eggs
03 - 1 cup (237ml) milk
04 - ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
05 - 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
06 - ½ cup (85g) mini chocolate chips

# Instructions:

01 - Spray an 8x8" pan with cooking spray.
02 - Rip or cut croissants into bite size pieces. Place your croissants in the pan in a single layer, squeezing them into fit so the entire pan is full.
03 - Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla in a large measuring cup or bowl. Pour over the croissants. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top. Press gently to submerge all the croissants.
04 - Let the mixture soak for 1 hour at room temperature or cover and refrigerate overnight. Occasionally press down to make sure all the croissants are submerged and absorb the custard mixture.
05 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Remove pan from refrigerator, remove the plate, and cover with foil. Bake for 40-45 minutes until set.
06 - Serve warm with maple syrup or a sprinkling of powdered sugar.

# Notes:

01 - Use any kind of milk (whole milk will be richer and more flavorful).
02 - You can prepare this the night before and bake it in the morning for an easy breakfast.