Easy Chocolate Croissant Cinnamon Rolls
Indulge in the delightful experience of Easy Chocolate Croissant Cinnamon Rolls, a perfect blend of flaky pastry and rich chocolate combined with sweet cinnamon. These rolls are quick to prepare and require minimal effort, making them an ideal treat for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Their irresistible aroma and beautiful croissant-like shape will impress your family and friends while delivering a decadent flavor that will keep them coming back for more. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can elevate any meal with this deliciously sweet pastry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed but cold)
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter (softened)
- 0.33 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.33–0.5 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract into a paste.
- Spread the filling evenly over the rolled-out pastry.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the filling.
- Roll the pastry tightly into a log and slice it into 8 equal pieces.
- Brush the tops of each roll with beaten egg for color.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
- Optionally, prepare a glaze using powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to drizzle over warm rolls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg