CHOCOLATE CRESCENT ROLL

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Chocolate Crescent Roll image

This is a delicious, simple dessert recipe that I adapted with Pillsbury crescent rolls. I whipped it up one weeknight, and it baked while we ate dinner. It's best served warm, and it's moist & chocolate-y. This could also be a nice sweet treat for a brunch.

Provided by newspapergal

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter
1 (8 ounce) can crescent rolls
2/3 cup chocolate chips, i use special dark chips, plus
1/3 cup chocolate chips (optional)
1/4 cup chopped nuts (I use pecans)
1/2 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375ºF.
  • In small bowl, combine flour, sugar and cinnamon.
  • Cut in 1 tablespoon butter until crumbly; set aside.
  • Unroll crescent dough; firmly press perforations to seal.
  • Sprinkle with 2/3 cup chocolate chips, nuts and 3/4 of the streusel mixture.
  • Starting at long side, roll up the dough; pinch edge to seal.
  • Place in greased pan; I use a regular-sized loaf pan.
  • Brush with melted butter; sprinkle with remaining streusel.
  • Bake at 375°F for 30 to 40 minutes or until deep golden brown.
  • Cool 10 minutes.
  • While cooling, melt remaining 1/3 cup chocolate chips, and spread or drizzle on top of crescent roll.
  • Serve warm.

There are no comments yet!