Description
Delicious homemade chocolate crescent rolls made with refrigerated crescent dough, filled with semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips, and baked to golden perfection. These flaky, buttery rolls can be enhanced with optional nuts, fruit infusions, or spices for a delightful treat perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Basic Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough (about 8 oz)
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup chocolate chips or chopped chocolate (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- 1 beaten egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp butter (for brushing dough)
Optional Fillings and Toppings
- Chopped nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, or pecans) for filling
- Raspberry jam or sliced strawberries (for fruit infusion)
- Cinnamon or chili powder (for spice addition)
- Powdered sugar for dusting after baking
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Your Work Area: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking.
- Unroll and Separate the Crescent Dough: Carefully unroll the refrigerated crescent dough and separate it into the triangular segments provided in the package, which will form the base of your rolls.
- Add Chocolate: Place a small handful of chocolate chips or chopped chocolate pieces along the wider edge of each dough triangle, avoiding overfilling to prevent leakage. Optionally, add chopped nuts or a small amount of raspberry jam or sliced strawberries for flavor variation. Sprinkle cinnamon or chili powder if desired for spice.
- Roll Up the Dough: Starting at the wide edge with chocolate, gently roll each triangle toward the pointed end, tucking the tips underneath to secure the shape during baking.
- Brush with Egg Wash: Lightly beat one egg and brush it over the tops of each crescent roll to achieve a shiny, golden-brown finish.
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Arrange the rolls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them evenly, and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until fully cooked and golden brown on top.
- Optional Finishing Touches: Let the rolls cool for a few minutes, then optionally sprinkle with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate before serving.
Notes
- Do not overfill the dough triangles to prevent chocolate from leaking during baking.
- You can substitute chocolate chips with chopped chocolate bars for different textures.
- Adding fruit jam or nuts enhances the flavor but may slightly increase sweetness and texture variations.
- Brushing with egg wash is key to achieving a glossy, attractive crust.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat gently before serving.
