Creating your Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake is straightforward. Follow these easy steps to produce a dish your family will love:

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Prepare the Croissants: Cut the chocolate croissants into bite-sized pieces and place them in a buttered baking dish.
3. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and cinnamon (if using).
4. Combine: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the croissant pieces, ensuring they soak up the liquid.
5. Add Chocolate Chips: If desired, sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate chips over the top for extra decadence.
6. Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and set.
7. Cool Slightly: Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before serving.
8. Dust with Powdered Sugar: Before serving, lightly dust with powdered sugar for a lovely finish.

By following these steps, you’ll have a beautiful Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake ready in no time!