MOM'S CHOCOLATE BREAD

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My mom made this divine chocolaty bread only for holidays or special requests, but it makes any old morning even better. I always think of our family when I smell it baking. -Rachel Rhodes, Bedford, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 tablespoons sugar, divided
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon cold butter
1 to 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 tube (8 ounces) refrigerated crescent rolls
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. For streusel, in a small bowl, mix 3 tablespoons sugar and flour; cut in butter until crumbly. Reserve half of the streusel for topping. Stir cinnamon and remaining sugar into remaining streusel., Unroll crescent dough into one long rectangle; press perforations to seal. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and cinnamon mixture. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Fold roll in half lengthwise; transfer to a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Brush with butter; sprinkle with reserved streusel., Bake until golden brown, 30-35 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 164 calories, Fat 9g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 5mg cholesterol, Sodium 165mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.