Chocolate Crescent Rolls from Scratch
Indulge in the buttery, flaky perfection of homemade **Chocolate Crescent Rolls from Scratch**, a decadent treat that combines tender yeast dough with pockets of melted semi-sweet chocolate in every bite. This recipe takes an approachable step-by-step approach to creating bakery-quality crescent rolls, starting with kneading a soft, elastic dough and mastering the art of rolling perfect crescents. Each triangle of dough is filled with semi-sweet chocolate chips for a gooey, rich center, then brushed with a golden egg wash before baking to crisp perfection. Ready in under 2 hours, these irresistible chocolate-filled pastries are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a special sweet snack. Serve them warm for the ultimate melt-in-your-mouth experience! Keywords: homemade crescent rolls, chocolate crescent rolls, easy pastry recipe, chocolate-filled pastries, from-scratch baking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups All-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1 cup Warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 whole Egg (large)
- 0.75 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 whole Egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon Water (for egg wash)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
Add the warm milk, softened butter, and one egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until the dough begins to come together.
Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook to knead the dough for about 5 minutes.
Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a greased bowl, and cover it with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
After the dough has risen, punch it down to release air. Turn it onto a lightly floured surface and roll it into a 14-inch circle.
Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into 12 equal triangles (like slicing a pizza).
Place 1-2 teaspoons of chocolate chips at the wide end of each triangle. Roll each triangle up tightly, starting from the wide end and rolling toward the tip, to form a crescent shape.
Arrange the crescent rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover them lightly with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel and let them rise for 30 minutes while the oven preheats to 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the egg wash evenly over the tops of the crescent rolls.
Bake the crescent rolls in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until they are golden brown and puffed.
Let the rolls cool slightly on a wire rack before serving. Enjoy warm for the meltiest chocolate filling!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2943 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 121.3 g | 156% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.8 g | 359% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 578 mg | 193% | |
| Sodium | 2611 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 413.5 g | 150% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.3 g | 72% | |
| Total Sugars | 119.5 g | ||
| Protein | 70.0 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 431 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 22.0 mg | 122% | |
| Potassium | 987 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
