Description
Crescent Roll Chocolate Croissants are quick, flaky pastries made with refrigerated crescent roll dough and rich chocolate. They’re easy to prepare, customizable with toppings, and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
- 1 can refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips or 8 small pieces of chocolate bar
- Optional: 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Optional toppings: powdered sugar, melted chocolate, or slivered almonds
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll the crescent dough and separate into triangles along perforated lines.
- Place a few chocolate chips or a piece of chocolate near the wide end of each triangle.
- Roll each triangle up from the wide end to the tip, tucking the tip under to secure.
- Place croissants seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Optional: Brush lightly with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly, then dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with melted chocolate if desired.
Notes
Seal edges tightly and avoid overfilling to prevent chocolate from leaking.For extra flavor, try variations like Nutella with hazelnuts, white chocolate, or spiced chocolate.Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2 days or refrigerate up to 4 days.Reheat in a 300°F oven for 5–7 minutes or microwave briefly (15–20 seconds).Can be frozen before or after baking for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 croissant
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
