Easy Nutella Crescent Rolls: A Sweet and Simple Treat for Beginner Bakers
Warm, flaky crescent rolls filled with rich Nutella. A simple and delicious dessert or snack.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: 8 rolls 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can refrigerated crescent rolls (8 oz)
- 1/3 cup Nutella or Homemade Nutella
- Optional: chopped hazelnuts, powdered sugar, melted chocolate chips for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Preheating ensures even baking and prevents the rolls from being undercooked or overcooked. Beginner Note: Preheating ensures even baking.
- Prepare the Dough: Break the dough at the seams to form triangles. Gently unroll the dough to avoid tearing and maintain its shape. Beginner Note: Gently unroll the dough to avoid tearing.
- Line the Baking Sheet: Place the triangles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Parchment paper prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier. Beginner Note: Parchment paper prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- Add the Nutella: Spread about two teaspoons of Nutella onto each triangle, leaving a small border around the edges. Don’t overfill, as the Nutella can ooze out during baking and create a mess. Beginner Note: Don’t overfill, as the Nutella can ooze out during baking.
- Add Optional Toppings: Add any optional toppings of choice, such as chopped hazelnuts, to the Nutella filling. These add texture and flavor. Beginner Note: These add texture and flavor.
- Roll the Crescents: Roll up the triangles into crescents, starting from the wide end and rolling towards the pointed end. Roll tightly to seal in the Nutella and create a neat crescent shape. Beginner Note: Roll tightly to seal in the Nutella.
- Bake: Bake for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Watch closely to avoid burning, as crescent rolls bake quickly. They should be golden, not dark brown. Beginner Note: Watch closely to avoid burning. They should be golden, not dark brown.
- Garnish (Optional): If desired, drizzle with melted chocolate and powdered sugar after baking. This adds a decorative touch and extra sweetness. Beginner Note: This adds a decorative touch and extra sweetness.
- Cool and Serve: Let them cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving. They’re best served warm, as the Nutella filling will be gooey and delicious. Beginner Note: They’re best served warm.
- Store Leftovers: Store leftovers in a covered container at room temperature for up to 2 days. These Nutella crescent rolls do not need to be refrigerated, as they can become soggy. Beginner Note: These Nutella crescent rolls do not need to be refrigerated.
Notes
- Use softened Nutella for easier spreading.
- Don’t overfill with Nutella.
- Roll tightly to seal in Nutella.
- Watch baking time closely.
- Use parchment paper.