Creamy Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Crescent Roll Cookies
Indulge in these delectable Creamy Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Cookies, featuring a glorious blend of creamy cheese and rich chocolate chips wrapped in warm, flaky crescent rolls. Perfect for sharing at gatherings or enjoying as a late-night snack, each cookie is an explosion of flavors and textures. The peanut butter and chocolate chips meld together beautifully with the velvety cream cheese, while the buttery crescent rolls provide a satisfyingly light crunch. Easy to make and even easier to devour, these cookies are sure to become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
20
Servings
N/A
Calories
5
Ingredients
Ingredients
Seamless crescent rolls
1 (12 ounce) can (Unrolled)
Cream cheese
8 ounces (Room temperature)
Sugar
1/3 cup (Granulated)
Vanilla extract
2 teaspoons (Pure or imitation)
Peanut butter chips or chocolate chips
3/4 cup (Mixed, your choice)
Instructions
1
In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well blended.
2
On a lightly floured surface, unroll the seamless crescent roll dough. Use a rolling pin to gently stretch the dough into a rectangular shape, trimming the edges with a pizza cutter for neatness. Pinch together any seams to ensure it stays intact.
3
Evenly spread the cream cheese mixture over the dough, leaving about a 1/2 inch border around the edges.
4
Sprinkle the peanut butter or chocolate chips over the cream cheese mixture. Gently press them in slightly to help them adhere when rolling.
5
Starting from one long end, carefully roll the crescent sheet tightly into a log shape. Wrap the log in cling wrap and place it in the freezer for at least 2 hours until firm.
6
When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
7
Remove the log from the freezer and slice it into 1/4-inch thick rounds. While they may not hold a perfect round shape, they will bake beautifully.
8
Bake the cookies on the prepared baking sheet for 12 to 14 minutes or until they are golden brown and fragrant.
9
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet or transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Creamy Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Crescent Roll Cookies?
These are dessert cookies featuring a blend of cream cheese and chocolate chips wrapped in flaky crescent roll dough.
What ingredients are needed for the cream cheese filling?
The filling requires cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract.
How long should the dough log be frozen before slicing?
The log should be wrapped in cling wrap and frozen for at least 2 hours until it is firm.
What is the recommended oven temperature for this recipe?
The cookies should be baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
How many cookies does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes approximately 20 servings.
What type of dough is best for this recipe?
Seamless crescent roll dough is recommended for the best results.
Can I use imitation vanilla extract?
Yes, you can use either pure or imitation vanilla extract.
How thick should I slice the cookies?
The dough log should be sliced into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
What should I do if the slices do not hold a perfect round shape?
Do not worry if they aren't perfectly round; they will still bake beautifully.
How do I prepare the baking sheet?
Line the baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
How long do these cookies need to bake?
Bake the cookies for 12 to 14 minutes.
What are the visual signs that the cookies are done?
The cookies are finished when they are golden brown and fragrant.
Does the cream cheese need to be at a specific temperature?
Yes, the cream cheese should be at room temperature for smooth blending.
What tool can I use to trim the dough edges?
A pizza cutter is recommended for trimming the edges of the dough neatly.
Which chips can be used in this recipe?
You can use peanut butter chips, chocolate chips, or a mixture of both.
Why is it important to pinch the dough seams?
Pinching the seams ensures the dough stays intact and doesn't separate during rolling or baking.
How much sugar is used in the cream cheese mixture?
The recipe calls for 1/3 cup of granulated sugar.
How much border should be left when spreading the filling?
Leave about a 1/2 inch border around the edges of the dough.
Where should the cookies cool after baking?
Allow them to cool on the baking sheet or transfer them to a wire rack.
Is a rolling pin necessary?
A rolling pin is used to gently stretch the dough into a rectangular shape.
When are these cookies best served?
They are perfect for gatherings or as a late-night snack.
What is the texture of the crescent roll cookies?
They have a velvety cream cheese center and a buttery, light crunch.
Is this recipe considered easy to make?
Yes, it is described as an easy recipe with a short ingredient list.
How do I roll the crescent sheet?
Starting from one long end, carefully roll the sheet tightly into a log shape.
Should I flour my work surface?
Yes, unroll the crescent dough on a lightly floured surface.
How much vanilla extract is required?
The recipe requires 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract.
What is the first step in the instructions?
The first step is to combine the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 5 ingredients in this recipe.
How much of the chips should be sprinkled on?
The recipe calls for 3/4 cup of peanut butter or chocolate chips.
What category of food is this recipe?
This recipe is categorized as a Dessert.