Crispy Chocolate Rolls with Creamy Vanilla Filling
Crispy chocolate rolls with creamy vanilla filling are the perfect indulgence. After making these many times, I’ve discovered the trick to keeping the dough soft and the filling creamy. If you love recipes like this, you’ll also enjoy Easy High Protein Smoked Salmon Quinoa Breakfast Bowls and Easy High Protein Pepperoni Pizza Rolls Recipe.
Why This Crispy Chocolate Rolls with Creamy Vanilla Filling Is Pure Comfort
- Crispy exterior with soft, tender dough
- Creamy vanilla filling that's not too sweet
- Easy to make and better than store-bought
What You'll Need for Crispy Chocolate Rolls with Creamy Vanilla Filling
Choosing the right ingredients makes a big difference, but this recipe is forgiving enough to work with what you have.
- Pillsbury refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Chocolate chips
- Vanilla extract
- Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting
- Optional: Chocolate syrup for drizzling
📝 Ingredient Notes
- Pillsbury refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough: You can use any brand, but I find Pillsbury works best.
🛒 Tools & Equipment I Recommend
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How to Make Crispy Chocolate Rolls with Creamy Vanilla Filling
- Prepare the filling: Soften cream cheese, mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Unroll the dough: Unroll the cookie dough and press it flat.
- Spread the filling: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough.
- Roll up the dough: Roll the dough tightly into a log, then cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Bake the rolls: Place the rolls on a baking sheet, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18-20 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Let the rolls cool, then dust with powdered sugar and serve.
Cook's Tips for Perfect Crispy Chocolate Rolls with Creamy Vanilla Filling
- Common mistake and fix: Avoid overbaking to prevent dry rolls. Check them at 18 minutes.
- Tip for soft dough: Let the dough sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before unrolling to make it easier to work with.
- Tip for creamy filling: Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
Storing & Reheating Crispy Chocolate Rolls with Creamy Vanilla Filling
Short-Term Storage
Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftover rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Make-ahead tip: You can make the filling a day ahead and store it in the fridge.
Freezing Crispy Chocolate Rolls with Creamy Vanilla Filling
Freeze baked rolls for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat in the oven.
How to Reheat Without Drying It Out
Oven: Reheat at 300°F (150°C) for 10-15 minutes. Microwave: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, but be careful not to overheat.
Recipe Notes
- Chef tip: For a richer filling, add a tablespoon of butter to the cream cheese mixture.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the chocolate chip cookie dough with refrigerated sugar cookie dough for a different flavor.
- Make-ahead: You can make the rolls ahead, but wait to dust with powdered sugar until ready to serve.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled to make 24 rolls.
- Troubleshooting: If the dough is too hard to roll, let it sit at room temperature for a few more minutes.
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Crispy Chocolate Rolls with Creamy Vanilla Filling
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- Pillsbury refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
Seasonings
- Chocolate chips
- Vanilla extract
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar for dusting
- Chocolate syrup for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: Soften cream cheese, mix in powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Unroll the dough: Unroll the cookie dough and press it flat.
- Spread the filling: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the dough.
- Roll up the dough: Roll the dough tightly into a log, then cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Bake the rolls: Place the rolls on a baking sheet, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 18-20 minutes.
- Cool and serve: Let the rolls cool, then dust with powdered sugar and serve.
Notes
- Chef tip: For a richer filling, add a tablespoon of butter to the cream cheese mixture.
- Best substitution: You can substitute the chocolate chip cookie dough with refrigerated sugar cookie dough for a different flavor.
- Make-ahead: You can make the rolls ahead, but wait to dust with powdered sugar until ready to serve.
- Scaling: This recipe can be doubled to make 24 rolls.
- Troubleshooting: If the dough is too hard to roll, let it sit at room temperature for a few more minutes.
Storage
- Fridge: Store leftover rolls in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freezer: Freeze baked rolls for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat in the oven.
- Oven reheat: Reheat at 300°F (150°C) for 10-15 minutes.
- Microwave reheat: Reheat in the microwave for 20-30 seconds, but be careful not to overheat.
- Make ahead: You can make the filling a day ahead and store it in the fridge.
Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 210
- Protein: 3g
- Fat: 10g
- Carbs: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sat. Fat: 6g
Nutritional values are estimates only. Actual values may vary by brand and portion size.
Crispy Chocolate Rolls with Creamy Vanilla Filling FAQs
Yes, you can make the filling ahead and assemble the rolls before baking. Store them in the fridge until ready to bake.
Overbaking is the most common reason for dry rolls. Check them at 18 minutes and adjust baking time as needed.
Yes, freeze baked rolls for up to 3 months. Thaw and reheat in the oven.
No, this recipe is best made in the oven. The air fryer may not cook the rolls evenly.
You can use any brand of refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough, but Pillsbury works best for this recipe.
A Warm Final Note
I can’t wait for you to try Crispy Chocolate Rolls with Creamy Vanilla Filling and see how effortlessly it comes together. When you make it, pop back here and leave a rating or share how it turned out — I love hearing from you!
